Ela is a designer located in Chicago, Illinois. In May 2023, she graduated with degrees in Visual Communication and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Ela is passionate about human-computer interaction, digital illustration, and packaging design. Her background in psychology provides valuable insight into user interface design and research.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Major: Visual Communication (B.A.) and Psychology (B.S.)
Graduation Date: May 2023
SKILLS
Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Figma
Proficient in Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe XD, Adobe Bridge, Squarespace, IBM SPSS Statistics, Qualtrics
Working knowledge of Sketch, JavaScript (p5.js)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Intern
Morning Walk: A Performance Branding Company - Chicago, IL
October 2023 – present
◊ Creates and updates assets to match new guidelines for company re-brand including Employee Handbook, social media graphics, PowerPoint templates, stationary, internal documents, business cards, and office design elements, using Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Designs logos, badges, and other vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator to be presented to clients for use in upcoming marketing campaigns
◊ Conceptualizes design direction by creating photograph contact sheets and mood boards in Figma, Adobe XD, and Adobe Bridge
◊ Prepares files including business cards, stationary, stickers, and vinyl wall decals for print production and communicates with Production Team and outside vendors to ensure accuracy of all materials
◊ Collaborates with Junior Copywriters to create blog posts for Morning Walk website by formatting text, creating graphics, and selecting imagery on Squarespace platform
Graphic Design Intern
AIDS Foundation Chicago - Chicago, IL
November 2022 – April 2023
◊ Designed social media graphics, reports, greeting cards, informational one-pagers, and diagrams consistent with AFC brand guidelines, using Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Interpreted and translated design briefs into deliverables to be distributed to clients, donors, and legislators in order to promote increased funding and awareness of AFC’s mission and values
◊ Collaborated with lead designer and External Relations Team to align on deliverable quality, timeline, and brand messaging
Residence Hall Desk Receptionist
Loyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL
August 2021 – April 2023
◊ Kept organized log of keys, temporary IDs, or equipment checked out by residents using RMS Mercury Student Housing Management Software and Microsoft Teams
◊ Verified identity of residents entering residence hall and keeps record of their guests in EasyLobby Visitor Management Software
◊ Managed housing emergencies, communicates guest policy protocols, and files maintenance requests for 170 residents living in hall
Busser
Romaine’s Wood Grill and Bar - Northborough, MA
September 2017 – July 2019
◊ Efficiently and thoroughly cleared and set 25 tables repeatedly throughout shift
◊ Refilled water glasses and attended to requests of up to 200 customers per shift
◊ Set up dining areas for banquets and buffet service meals on weekly basis