GRAPHIC DESIGNER
MCKENNA
FELLOWS.
about me
Thank you for visiting my portfolio! I am an experienced graphic designer from Raleigh, North Carolina. I graduated from the NC State College of Design, where I double-minored in Graphic Communications and Art + Design.
I am a huge nerd, gamer, crazy cat lady, and sports enthusiast. I'm always prepared for any Star Wars trivia, video games with friends, sharing adorable pet photos, and jumping in goal in a pick up hockey game.
In 2020 I started my own prop replica business, KM Creations, where I work with 3D printing, casting resins and silicones, sewing, embroidery, prosthetics, and more! I created a website and Instagram account for this business that I manage day-to-day.
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree in Graphic Design
Minor in Art + Design
Minor in Graphic Communications
North Carolina State University 2012 -2015
NCSU College of Design
NCSU College of Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Dean's List Fall 2012 - Fall 2015
Member of the NC State University Scholar’s Program
“Pursued opportunities for personal and cultural development, engaged in activities to promote civic and global engagement, achieved academic excellence, and demonstrated a commitment to advanced academic inquiry through participation in this program for high-achieving students.”
International Experience
Studied abroad at the Prague Institute in the Czech Republic in Summer 2014. Was nominated for and participated in the People2People Student Ambassador Program. Traveled to England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in 2009 as a Student Representative.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
MY KNOWLEDGE IN SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
Motion & Video
AFTER EFFECTS
PREMIERE
CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Miscellaneous
ADOBE XD
LIGHTROOM
DIMENSION
DREAMWEAVER
Additional Software
Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Working knowledge of Fram.io, Adobe CC Bridge, Wordpress, GoogleSites, Weebly, Wix, Solidworks, FormZ
Other Skills
UX/UI, presentations, motion graphics, photo editing, photo compositing, print collateral, social media templates, video editing, photography, iconography, illustration, retail displays, website design, email marketing, brand identity
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, Tumblr
EXPERIENCE
LEARNING BY DOING
Self Employed
KM Creations & The Other Edge
2020 - Present
Owner, Prop Master, and Designer at KM Creations, my prop replica business. Curates and manages the online website and shop pages, social media pages, creates print collateral, and creates the props. Splits time with previous studio, The Other Edge, returning as a part-time graphic designer.
Senior Graphic Designer
UFC Gym Corporate
2019 - 2020
Design brand identity materials for print and web, including but not limited to manuals, catalogs, infographics, posters, sales collateral, and promotional items. Assist the videographer/photographer at video and photoshoots when necessary.
Freelance Designer
House of Sillage & UFC Gym
2018 - 2019
Developed graphic elements for various web, print and multimedia formats, including campaigns, concepts, social media posts, banner ads, tradeshow materials, website content, catalogues, posters, etc. UFC contract turned into full time.
Graphic Designer
ALPHA Marketing
2016 - 2017
Produced visual material for product launches, print ads, collateral, promotions, trade shows, events, direct mail, email direct mail, packaging, online, social media, and interactive campaigns. Developed creative elements and visual concepts that were integrated into print, presentations, video, web, or multimedia programs.
Graphic Designer
SurveyMe
2017 - 2018
Designed UX and UI for SurveyMe's website, mobile application and social media. Translated needs from marketing teammates into functional, high-converting designs for email. Created templates, web banners, blogs, infographics, eBooks, social media posts and landing pages.
Part Time Graphic Designer
The Other Edge Design Studio
2014 - 2016
Assisted with a wide range of projects for multiple global clients. Projects included rebranding campaigns, web design, video editing, and document layouts. Worked with TOE during classes at NC State Univeristy.
Production/Design Intern
Gale Force Media/CanesVision
2012 - 2013
Created digital graphics for the “jumbo-tron” for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes hockey team and NCSU Basketball displayed at PNC Arena. Also designed jumbo-tron assests for NCSU’s Football. Worked with CanesVision during classes at NC State University.
Graphic Design Intern
Angela Miller Creative
2011 - 2012
Internship as part of high school early release program. Was able to leave campus one period early to intern. Assisted with branding, digital and print layouts, logos, and various print deliverables for local businesses and charities.
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