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
Photo & Video
AFTER EFFECTS
PREMIERE
LIGHTROOM
Additional Software
Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Fram.io, Wordpress, GoogleSites, Weebly, Wix, Blender, Nomad Sculpt, Google Slides
Other Skills
UX/UI, motion graphics, GIFs, photo editing, photo compositing, presentation decks, social media templates, iconography, video editing, illustration, retail displays, website design, brand identity, mural painting
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat
EXPERIENCE
LEARNING BY DOING
KM Creations
Self Employed
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, as a part-time graphic designer.
UFC Gym Corporate
Senior Graphic Designer
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.
House of Sillage & UFC Gym
Freelance Designer
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.
ALPHA Marketing
Graphic Designer
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.
SurveyMe
Graphic Designer
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.
The Other Edge
Part Time Graphic Designer
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 The Other Edge Design Studio during classes at NC State University.
Carolina Hurricanes
Production/Design Intern
2012 - 2013
Created digital graphics for the “jumbo-tron” for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes hockey team and NCSU Basketball displayed at Lenovo Center. Also designed jumbo-tron assets for NCSU’s Football. Worked with the Hurricanes during classes at NC State University.
Angela Miller Creative
Graphic Design Intern
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.
FEATURED COMPANIES
