Résumé as of August 2022

Grace Porter

856-571-2442 | Kutztown, PA | Newtown, PA | graceporter23@gmail.com 

Qualifications

• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Knowledgeable in HTML, CSS, and Adobe AfterEffects

• Experience working with print and digital media

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Mental Health First Aid Certified

Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design

Expected Graduation: December 2022

Specialization: Advertising

GPA: 3.9

Achieved Dean’s List every semester thus far

Design Experience

Social Media Chair | KU Presidential Ambassadors                                                                                             2021-Present

• Designed and posted social media graphics to the KU Presidential Ambassadors’ Instagram and Facebook

• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva

• Attended bi-weekly committee meetings

• Volunteer

Graphic Designer | KU Actors Creating Theatre Club                                                                                                       2021

• Designed three fundraiser merchandise designs for ACT

• Volunteer

Graphic Designer | I Heart KU Week Committee                                                                                                     2020-2021

• Designed the logo, two thank you cards, and a re-design of a previous poster all used for the KU Presidential Ambassadors’ I Heart KU Week Committee of 2021

• Adobe Illustrator

• Attended bi-weekly committee meetings

• Volunteer

Graphic Designer | KU New Student Orientation                                                                                                2019-Present

• Designed and occasionally physically made projects for the New Student Orientation Office like six button designs on a button press, event posters, and job interest postcards for print

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & a button press

Leadership Experience

Student Program Coordinator | KU New Student Orientation                                                                           2021-Present

• Worked directly with new students, parents, and organizations within Kutztown University to present information during orientation days

• Attended weekly leadership meetings and train new staff

• Planned schedule for future freshmen orientation programs

Transfer Program Coordinator & Facilitator | KU New Student Orientation                                                          2019-2021

• Worked directly with new students, parents, and organizations within Kutztown University to present information during orientation days

• Attended weekly leadership meetings and trained new staff

• Planned schedule for future transfer orientation programs

Other Experience

Sales Associate | Norman’s Hallmark                                                                                                                         2018-2020

• Worked register and helped customers find what they need while being personable

• Stocked shelves of products daily, set up displays and helped count inventory

• Organized, cleaned, and closed the store on nights and weekends

Campus Involvement

Secretary | KU American Institute of Graphic Artists | Fall 2021-Spring 2022

Membership Chair | KU Presidential Ambassadors | Fall 2021-Spring 2022

Social Media Chair | KU Presidential Ambassadors | Fall 2021-Spring 2022

Facilitator & Transfer Program Coordinator | KU New Student Orientation | 2019-2021

Student Program Coordinator | KU New Student Orientation | 2021-Present