About
MY BACKGROUND
Hi, my name is Claire Griggs, and I received my Bachelor's Degree in Advertising from the University of North Texas. I graduated in May 2020 and am currently seeking a paid internship or full-time job. I’m skilled in strategy, research, art direction, copywriting, data analysis, and lots more. I pride myself on having been an accomplished Account Planner and Web Designer at SWOOP Agency in Denton, Texas. Freelance Web and Logo Design are my go-to side hustles. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer.
Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Data Analysis
Copy & Technical Writing
Web Design (HTML, CSS, & JavaScript)
SEO & SEM
UX & UI
Account Planning & Strategy
Project & Campaign Management
Social Media Strategy & Integration
Art Direction
Leadership
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Range of Skills
Reaction to Criticism
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2018 -- 2020
University of North Texas – Denton, TX; Class of 2020.
BA in Advertising, Minor in Social Sciences
2017 -- 2018
Associate of Arts – Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX.
Advertising and Marketing.
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2020 - Present
Project Manager & Web Designer
Working With Small Business Startups in DFW, TX.
Jan. 2020 -- August 2020
Account Planner and Web Designer.
UNT SWOOP Agency, University of North Texas, Denton.
Feb. 2019 -- Present
2015 -- 2016
The University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Online Grocery Pickup Associate.
Walmart Neighborhood Market, Colleyville, TX.
June 2015 -- Feb. 2019
Stocker Associate.
Walmart Neighborhood Market, Colleyville, TX.
Work
WEB DESIGN
PDF Files
In-depth website analysis report I did for Game On Productions, a sports broadcasting production company in DFW, TX.
In-depth website analysis report I did for Oak Knoll Ranch, a wedding venue located in Springtown, TX.
Fun Fact:
I was the first official Web Designer at SWOOP Agency and had up to five clients during the Spring semester.
ART DIRECTION
ACCOUNT PLANNING
PDF Files
Brief Package I did for The Old Warsaw Restaurant campaign. I chose a younger target market because I wanted a challenge.
Strategy and Market Profile my team and I did for Rotel. We chose an "experimental" strategy so as to infuse the brand name with excitement.
COPYWRITING
MISCELLANEOUS
MP3 Files
Radio spot my team and I wrote and recorded for a faux non-profit, called Good Samaritan Socks, which gives out socks to homeless individuals in Denton, TX.
Hobbies & Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Playing with my dog, Marley.
Making dad jokes, puns, and wordplay.
Watching history documentaries.
Adding to my collection of sock monkeys.
Playing video games, such as The Sims 4 and Minecraft.
Listening to music and making playlists on Spotify.