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OLIVER T. WILLIAMS

317-914-8047 | oliver_tw@icloud.com | olivertwilliams.com

Profile

Graphic Designer and Data Analyst with expertise in combining design thinking and technical skills to solve complex problems. Proficient in data-driven visualizations and corporate branding using the Adobe Suite, with experience in project leadership and client management in collaborative environments.

Education

BA Graphic Design

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Graduated: May 2025

BS Data Analytics

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Graduated: May 2025

Skills

Hard Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • R (Tidyverse)
  • Python (Pandas)
  • WordPress

Soft Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Design Thinking

Job Experience

Park Attendant / Graphic Design Intern

2023–2025

City of Shorewood

  • Designed print and digital materials with Adobe Suite for community events.
  • Standardized all public forms by implementing the city branding kit.
  • Developed and deployed new pages for the employee intranet.
  • Contributed design expertise in planning meetings for events.

Drake Relays Logo Designer

2024–2025

Drake University

  • Selected from 11 interviewees as the official designer for the 2025 Drake Relays logo.
  • Logo featured on merchandise from t-shirts to neon signs, for 5,000+ attendees.

Data Club President

2022–2025

Drake University

  • Led the Data Club, directing weekly meetings and delegating tasks to a core group.
  • Created all promotional materials to promote club activities.

Projects

Freelance Branding & Design

2021–Present

Various Clients

  • Created visual identities, including logos and branding packages for two small business startups: Forged Business Consulting and Pyrkia Health Services.
  • Implemented design concepts on apparel, business cards, and merchandise.

Data Visualization & Predictive Modeling

Fall 2024

Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry

  • Analyzed and integrated private data with ACS data to identify at-risk populations.
  • Designed data visualizations to communicate demographic trends to stakeholders.
  • Developed a predictive model to forecast future client needs.
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