ABOUT RAIN
My name is Rainie May, and I am a graphic artist. I was born in Colorado with the vibrant orange hues of Garden of the Gods, but raised in New Hampshire with the lush green foliage of the White Mountains. I have learned much about trending design, successful branding, and innovative art, and I am constantly putting my abilities to the test. Art is forever evolving, and I am determined to evolve with it.
I have an Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Delaware County Community College located outside of Philadelphia. For years, I strengthened my skill set, expanded my artistic creativity, and gained experience working with multiple clients, non-profit organizations, and different design platforms.
Since August of 2021, I have been the graphic artist and web designer for Waterville Valley Ski Resort in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. As part of the Marketing & Events Department, I contribute to and manage the brand development and visual identity of the resort, event & campaign coordination and visual assets, design and complete multiple collateral projects including alpine, nordic, valley and town maps, base and town signage, displays, banners, posters, marketing advertisements & assets, photography, and social media campaigns & graphics, as well as design and manager three different web platforms including Waterville.com, VisitWatervilleValley.com, and Silver Fox Inn.com.
Apart from my daily roles, I have great experience in managing multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, gathering website, social, and google analytics, and creating informative & intricate slide decks, presentations, one-pagers, flyers, email campaigns, packages, and marketing reports.
Before working at Waterville Valley Resort, I spent three years as a senior graphic artist at American Marketing Inc. in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. I designed and digitized logos, designs, and prints in both the screen-printing and embroidery departments. In this position, I gained skills and knowledge in communicating with clients and contract costumers one-on-one in a professional environment while also managing multiple art orders and deadlines in a timely manner. After being employed by American Marketing Inc., I learned and increased my knowledge of brand management, types of garments & materials, customized products, and color theory.
I am exceptionally proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. I am incredibly knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, web hosting platforms, Canva, print, digital, & web design, and also have extensive experience in screen-printing, embroidery, marketing & events, advertising, and brand management. I have worked on many projects which include the use of all applications, and produced a multitude of pieces for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, BMW, 603 Brewery, Wintersticks, The Tesla Science Foundation, The Communitarian Newspaper, Pegasus Literary Magazine, and more.
PROJECT COLLABORATIONS
2024 United Airlines Waterville Freestyle World Cup
Waterville Valley Resort / U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Event Design & Management, Logo & Asset Creation
2024
603 Brewery
603 Brewery / Waterville Valley Resort
Sunnyside Sour Can Design & Launch
2023
Wintersticks Magazine Coverage
Wintersticks / Snowboarder’s Journal
Two Page Print Coverage
2023
The Communitarian Newspaper & Website
Delaware County Community College
Webmaster & Graphic Artist
2020-2021
Pegasus Literary Magazine
Delaware County Community College
Magazine Cover & Interior Design Layout
2020
DHE Logo Design & Animation
Divine Hand Ensemble
Logo Design & 10 Second Intro Animation
2020
Almost, Maine
Wings of Paper Theatre
Poster Print & Set Backdrop Design
2019
Starting a Tesla Club
Tesla Science Foundation
Design Package - Bookmark Design, Vertical Banner Design, English & Serbian Poster Prints
2019-2021
Nikola Tesla, An Educators Guide
Tesla Science Foundation
Complete Book Cover Design, English & Serbian
2019
DESIGN AWARDS
Purchase Award
Delaware County Community College AFA Graduation Exhibition
Altered Shadows Brand Suite
2020
Honorable Mention Award
Delaware County Community College AFA Foundation Exhibition
Nikola Tesla, An Educators Guide Book Cover
2019
Tesla Spirit Award
Tesla Science Foundation
Starting a Tesla Club Design Package
2020