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I’m Daria Danielle Giraud,
Remote · Austin, TX
I design digital experiences and write content that doesn't sound like AI wrote it — even when AI helped me build it. My foundation is 16+ years of high-stakes federal proposal production (KPMG, NTT DATA, Torres AES, American Institutes for Research), and I bring that same precision and deadline discipline into everything. I focus on UX design, brand content, and AI-augmented copywriting.
Remote · Austin, TX · Open to DC Metro / Proposal Development & Entry-level Grant Work
Federal Contracts
% Client Satisfaction Increase
Resolution Rate (Meta)
Years Experience
Experience
Senior Proposal Architect & Principal Consultant
Giraud Strategy and Consulting
2026 - Present
Proposal coordination, desktop publishing, and graphic design support for federal and nonprofit bid teams — built on 16+ years of production experience at KPMG, NTT Data, Torres AES, and AIR. Currently expanding into nonprofit grant readiness and entry-level grant development support for DC Metro-area organizations.
Senior Proposal Architect & Principal Consultant
Giraud Strategy and Consulting (Contract)
2026 - Present
Proposal coordination, desktop publishing, and graphic design support for federal and nonprofit bid teams — built on 16+ years of production experience at KPMG, NTT Data, Torres AES, and AIR. Currently expanding into nonprofit grant readiness and entry-level grant development support for DC Metro-area organizations.
Senior Proposal Architect & Principal Consultant
Giraud Strategy and Consulting
2026 - Present
Proposal coordination, desktop publishing, and graphic design support for federal and nonprofit bid teams — built on 16+ years of production experience at KPMG, NTT Data, Torres AES, and AIR. Currently expanding into nonprofit grant readiness and entry-level grant development support for DC Metro-area organizations.
Creative Director | UX Content Strategist
DariaCreativeCo.
2025 - Present
Open to freelance and contract opportunities. UX content strategy and writing, including journey mapping, information architecture, microcopy, Figma-supported content design. Copywriting and brand voice work; web copy, long-form content, campaign messaging, AI-augmented workflows for accelerated content production.
Creative Director | UX Content Strategist
DariaCreativeCo.
2025 - Present
Open to freelance and contract opportunities. UX content strategy and writing, including journey mapping, information architecture, microcopy, Figma-supported content design. Copywriting and brand voice work; web copy, long-form content, campaign messaging, AI-augmented workflows for accelerated content production.
Creative Director | UX Content Strategist
DariaCreativeCo.
2025 - Present
Open to freelance and contract opportunities. UX content strategy and writing, including journey mapping, information architecture, microcopy, Figma-supported content design. Copywriting and brand voice work; web copy, long-form content, campaign messaging, AI-augmented workflows for accelerated content production.
Educator, K–12 Public Schools
Kokua Education + Kelly Services
2022-2025
Developed engaging learning experiences, blending creativity with structured content delivery. Led classrooms independently, applying instructional design skills transferable to digital content and UX strategy.
Educator, K–12 Public Schools
Kokua Education + Kelly Services
2022-2025
Developed engaging learning experiences, blending creativity with structured content delivery. Led classrooms independently, applying instructional design skills transferable to digital content and UX strategy.
Social Media Case Management Specialist
Concentrix (META)
2024 - 2024
Managed high-volume social media cases with focus on clarity, trust, and compliance. Analyzed and documented content workflows to ensure seamless escalation processes.
Social Media Case Management Specialist
Concentrix (META)
2024 - 2024
Managed high-volume social media cases with focus on clarity, trust, and compliance. Analyzed and documented content workflows to ensure seamless escalation processes.
Digital Marketing Intern
The MeeHub Inc.
2023 - 2023
Strategized and implemented workflows that improved consistency and brand presence, working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
Digital Marketing Intern
The MeeHub Inc.
2023 - 2023
Strategized and implemented workflows that improved consistency and brand presence, working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
META Social Media Marketing Trainee
Coursera Apprentice
2022 - 2023
Gained applied training in campaign strategy, advertising, and analytics. Developed a foundation in cross-platform content creation and optimization.
META Social Media Marketing Trainee
Coursera Apprentice
2022 - 2023
Gained applied training in campaign strategy, advertising, and analytics. Developed a foundation in cross-platform content creation and optimization.
Google UX Design Professional Apprentice
Coursera Apprentice
2021-2023
Designed and developed interactive projects in Figma, showcasing end-to-end UX workflows. Built case studies applying user-centered design methods to real-world problems, with a focus on accessibility and seamless digital experiences.
Google UX Design Professional Apprentice
Coursera Apprentice
2021-2023
Designed and developed interactive projects in Figma, showcasing end-to-end UX workflows. Built case studies applying user-centered design methods to real-world problems, with a focus on accessibility and seamless digital experiences.
Google UX Design Professional Apprentice
Coursera Apprentice
2021-2023
Designed and developed interactive projects in Figma, showcasing end-to-end UX workflows. Built case studies applying user-centered design methods to real-world problems, with a focus on accessibility and seamless digital experiences.
Senior Visual Designer & Writer
DwriteDesignStudio LLC
2004 - 2017
DwriteDesignStudio LLC was the founding creative business — EIN-registered, established 2004, and operating across graphic design, webdesign, copywriting, digital content, branding, magazine production, andmarketing communications across the DC Metro and Austin markets for 20years.
Senior Visual Designer & Writer
DwriteDesignStudio LLC
2004 - 2017
DwriteDesignStudio LLC was the founding creative business — EIN-registered, established 2004, and operating across graphic design, webdesign, copywriting, digital content, branding, magazine production, andmarketing communications across the DC Metro and Austin markets for 20years.
Operations Analyst (Proposal Coordinator)
NTT Data (Federal Proposals)
2016 - 2017
Supported federal proposal operations in an Operations Analyst capacity— contributing to proposal coordination, process management, layout, andgraphics support across concurrent federal bid pursuits.
Operations Analyst (Proposal Coordinator)
NTT Data (Federal Proposals)
2016 - 2017
Supported federal proposal operations in an Operations Analyst capacity— contributing to proposal coordination, process management, layout, andgraphics support across concurrent federal bid pursuits.
Publications Graphic Designer
Morris Communications
2014 - 2015
Publication Designer for downtown Augusta magazine and media company —designed and produced print and digital content for publication using AdobeCreative Suite.
Publications Graphic Designer
Morris Communications
2014 - 2015
Publication Designer for downtown Augusta magazine and media company —designed and produced print and digital content for publication using AdobeCreative Suite.
Senior Graphic Designer & Proposal Coordinator
Volt
2020 - 2021
Contract placements through Volt Workforce Solutions supporting graphicdesign, marketing communications, and federal proposal coordination acrossmultiple clients in the DC Metro area. Janson Communication, iGov, LMI.
Senior Graphic Designer & Proposal Coordinator
Volt
2020 - 2021
Contract placements through Volt Workforce Solutions supporting graphicdesign, marketing communications, and federal proposal coordination acrossmultiple clients in the DC Metro area. Janson Communication, iGov, LMI.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant — Proposal Production Lead
Torres AES
2008 - 2011
Long-term freelance contract placement through Creative Group / Robert HalfInternational, serving as a four-role Force Multiplier across concurrent federalbid pursuits.▪ Revenue Generation ($8M+): Served as winning Lead Graphic Designeracross multiple awarded federal contracts for DOS, Army, NATO, and USDA— contributed to a consecutive win streak totaling $100M+ (across agencies) in captured contract value
Graphic Designer / Marketing Assistant — Proposal Production Lead
Torres AES
2008 - 2011
Long-term freelance contract placement through Creative Group / Robert HalfInternational, serving as a four-role Force Multiplier across concurrent federalbid pursuits.▪ Revenue Generation ($8M+): Served as winning Lead Graphic Designeracross multiple awarded federal contracts for DOS, Army, NATO, and USDA— contributed to a consecutive win streak totaling $100M+ (across agencies) in captured contract value
Proposal Illustrator & Graphic Designer | K-12 State Assessment Department
American Institutes for Research
2005 - 2007
Initially placed through Robert Half International, converted to full-time —supporting federal proposal operations and K-12 curriculum illustration withinthe State Assessment Department.▪ Process Architect & Trainer: Entrusted to design and lead specializedtraining for departmental staff on end-to-end proposal development usingShipley methodology — an early leadership role proving a consistentmentorship track record.
Proposal Illustrator & Graphic Designer | K-12 State Assessment Department
American Institutes for Research
2005 - 2007
Initially placed through Robert Half International, converted to full-time —supporting federal proposal operations and K-12 curriculum illustration withinthe State Assessment Department.▪ Process Architect & Trainer: Entrusted to design and lead specializedtraining for departmental staff on end-to-end proposal development usingShipley methodology — an early leadership role proving a consistentmentorship track record.
Lead Proposal Desktop Publisher
KPMG
2004 - 2005
Supported the Federal Proposal and Print Department as Lead DesktopPublisher — preparing camera-ready files and coordinating with in-houseCMYK print production staff across multi-billion dollar federal bid pursuits and20+ concurrent client engagements.
Lead Proposal Desktop Publisher
KPMG
2004 - 2005
Supported the Federal Proposal and Print Department as Lead DesktopPublisher — preparing camera-ready files and coordinating with in-houseCMYK print production staff across multi-billion dollar federal bid pursuits and20+ concurrent client engagements.
Proposal Development: Proposal Coordinator, Graphic Designer, DTP, Writer
Robert Half, Aquent, Boss Staffing - Contractor and Freelancer
2003 - 2011
Contract placement through Creative Group / Robert Half International,supporting federal proposal operations at iGov / CSC (Computer SciencesCorporation — now DXC Technology) across concurrent RFP/RFI pursuits forDHS, KBR/Halliburton, Perot Systems, and AAUW.
Proposal Development: Proposal Coordinator, Graphic Designer, DTP, Writer
Robert Half, Aquent, Boss Staffing - Contractor and Freelancer
2003 - 2011
Contract placement through Creative Group / Robert Half International,supporting federal proposal operations at iGov / CSC (Computer SciencesCorporation — now DXC Technology) across concurrent RFP/RFI pursuits forDHS, KBR/Halliburton, Perot Systems, and AAUW.
META Social Media Marketing Trainee
Strengthened skills in content analysis and workflow systems within enterprise platforms.
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Education
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University, NH
2023 - 2027
Completing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, developing expertise in storytelling, narrative craft, and professional writing.
Bachelor of Arts, English & Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University, NH
2017 - 2022
Earned a degree with a strong foundation in storytelling, critical analysis, and creative expression, with a concentration in poetry and a minor in Communications.
UI/UX Design Certification
Google UX Design Professional
2022 - 2024
Gained hands-on experience in UX research, prototyping, wireframing, and usability testing, focusing on designing seamless, user-friendly digital experiences.
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Figma
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Framer
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Make.com
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Zapier
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Zapier
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Adobe CC
Create
Asana
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