Hello, my name is Annette Elizabeth Allen.
I'm a designer, illustrator, and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) skilled at streamlining operations, advocating for users, and elevating team culture.
With over 10 years of experience in agency, in-house, and startup environments based in DC and remote, I bring an adaptable and seasoned approach to brand, marketing, and visual communications. I create effective visual narratives, tools, and experiences for clients, users, and colleagues.
I enjoy collaborating with kind people, making great work for good reasons, and striving to be better than I was yesterday. Currently, I’m doing all three as a senior designer at Talkiatry.
When I'm not at my desk, you might find me:
Tending to my balcony garden with my dog
Volunteering at my local cat cafe
Taking a new art class or tackling a solo project
Hosting gatherings for loved ones
Experience highlights
Work experience
Talkiatry
Senior Brand Designer, April 2024—present
Brand Designer, Feb 2022—April 2024
The Hatcher Group
Senior Graphic Designer, Jan 2021—Feb 2022
Graphic Designer, Jul 2017—Dec 2020
GlobalGiving
Graphic Design Fellow, Jun 2016—Jun 2017
Volunteer experience
The Purrfect Bean
Cat Lounge and administrative volunteer
DC Design Week 2022
Event Lead
CreateAthon DC 2018
Planning Committee Member
Education & credentials
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts
B.F.A. in Communication Arts
Honors: magna cum laude
Project Management Institute
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Tool literacy
Creative development
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Figma, Microsoft Suite
Project management
Monday.com, ClickUp
Collaboration, facilitation, and synthesis
Miro, FigJam
Documentation and knowledge management
Notion, SharePoint