Oliver T. Williams

Data Analyst & Graphic Designer

317-914-8047 Excelsior, MN 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. Experienced in data visualization, branding, and user-centered design.

Skills & Tools

  • R (Tidyverse)
  • Python (Pandas)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Acrobat Pro
  • Blender (3D Modeling)
  • HTML / CSS
  • Design Thinking
  • Client Management

Education

BA Graphic Design

Drake University

May 2025

BS Data Analytics

Drake University

May 2025

Work Experience

Tax Verification Associate

Feb 2026 – Apr 2026

Thomson Reuters (Contract Role)

  • Reviewed, verified, and categorized tax data with Excel and internal company software for client during the peak of tax season.
  • Maintained confidentiality while handling extremely sensitive personal information.
  • Consistently exceeded daily volume targets while working in a fast-paced environment.

Graphic Design Intern & Park Staff

May 2023 – Feb 2025

City of Shorewood

  • Designed print and digital materials for city events, including brochures, flyers, and social media graphics, ensuring adherence to municipal branding guidelines.
  • Standardized all public forms by converting them into accessible, fillable PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro, improving office efficiency.

Drake Relays Logo Designer

Dec 2024 – May 2025

Drake University

  • Selected from 11 finalists to design the official logo and visual theme for the 2025 Drake Relays ("Racing Through Time"), creating a cohesive brand identity used on merchandise, signage, and digital platforms.

Projects

Freelance Branding & Design

Aug 2021 – Present

Various Clients

  • Designed customized tour and performance flyers in print and digital for Minneapolis musicians Dessa and Jeremy Messersmith.
  • Provided comprehensive design services for clients including The Forged Group and Pyrkia Health. Deliverables included logo systems, brand guidelines, and promotional assets.

Data Visualization & Modeling

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

DMARC

  • Developed a reproducible data pipeline in R to clean and analyze large-scale visitor logs. Created leaflet visualizations to identify service gaps and predictive models to forecast future pantry demand.