Erica Thrift
Part-Time Instructor, Art
- Master of Fine Arts in Media Design
Full Sail University - Bachelor of Art in Art, minor in Psychology
Valdosta State University
Professional Experience
City of Valdosta - Media/Branding/Social Media Management
- Developed comprehensive branding for Valdosta Police Department (VPD), Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) and Metro 17, including brand awareness: cohesive visual identity and style guidelines.
- Designed branding assets and printed materials such as recruitment brochures, promotional materials, and apparel graphics for VFD, VPD, and Metro 17.
- Produced multimedia content for VFD & VPD social media platforms including graphics, professional photography, and short-form videos.
- Developed branding for the HEART program, including branding assets such as logo, color palette, etc..
- VFD & VPD Annual Reports: 2022, 2023, 2024
- VFD Strategic Five-Year Plan Publication
North Brooks Elementary School - Muralist
Worked in collaboration with five artists to design and complete a mural in a small library room.
- Created and painted art pieces to meet client's approval
- Crafted functional and decorative elements by hand
- Ensured artwork was completed on time and in a neat manner
Gallery & Publication
- Valdosta Scene Magazine - Photography August 2022
- September 2022 October 2022 September 2023
- Georgia Cities Magazine Nov/Dec 2023
- Valdosta Magazine - Photography 2024 Love & Marriage Edition
- Valdosta Daily Times - Volume 118, Issue 138- Front Page
- National Weather Channel Website - Homepage -August 2023
- Spring Into Art 2021 Exhibition at The Turner Center for the Arts
- Teeny Tiny Print Exchange Exhibition at Martha G. Smart Student Gallery
- 12 Metier Senior Capstone Exhibition at Dedo Maranville Fine Art Gallery