Allen Harcourt

Allen Harcourt

Graphic & Apparel Designer · Tactical Distributors

Virginia Beach, VA

In My Own Words

With five years of experience in graphic design, I specialize in creating compelling visuals that communicate powerful messages. My passion lies in transforming ideas into visually striking designs, whether through branding, apparel, digital media, or print.

I've collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established brands, delivering high-quality designs that resonate with their target audience. My expertise includes logo design, social media graphics, apparel design, and marketing collateral.

I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and innovation are key. My goal is to continue pushing the boundaries of design, ensuring each project is not only aesthetically pleasing but also strategically sound.

Let’s connect & create 🔐

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

Tactical Distributors

2023 – Present

Graphic Designer

Freelancer

2017 – Present

-Logo Development -Branding & Identity -Apparel Graphics -Label & Packaging Design

Graphic Designer/Photographer

Wave Riding Vehicles

2019 – 2023

-Designing graphic prints for apparel across five different departments including; Men’s, Women’s, Youth, Toddler, and Infant throughout three retail store locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico -Product photography -Building sale campaigns to run successfully throughout our social, email, and web channels -Building creative content for our social, email, and web channels -Marketing campaigns for our yearly branding -Logo Identity -Graphic art -Graphic window displays for POP

Graphic Design Marketing Intern

ADS, Inc.

2016 – 2016

-Product Sketching -Developed and designed content for Warrior Expo East 2016 -Providing marketing strategies for future trade shows -Assisted in creation of signage and static displays -Created promotional product material -Attended business trade shows

Merchandising Intern

Quiksilver

2015 – 2015

Summer 2015 Intern assisting, Brad Harrell, in the Mid-Atlantic Sales Representative Department

-Implemented marketing events to drive sales into key accounts -Developed strategies for merchandise assortments -Creating stories in key accounts to represent the seasonal marketing campaign -Organized goods for display units to quantify sales -Provided insight for marketing approach -Categorized Spring 2016 & Summer 2016 product line

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Norfolk Academy

2012 – 2013

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Radford University

2013 – 2017

Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignShopifyAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media MarketingCreative DirectionSocial MediaPhotographyFirst AidMusicCpr CertifiedDigital PhotographyFashionMarketingFitnessSalesMarketing StrategyAdvertisingStrategic PlanningGraphic DesignDigital MarketingIllustratorMicrosoft OfficePowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPhotoshopFacebookInDesignManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunicationTeamworkDesign ConsultingAdult CPRSocial Networking