Elizabeth Smith
Marquette
Summary
Creative and technologically literate professional seeking roles to advance career in the digital realm. Expertise in graphic design and classroom management combined with a strong work ethic and reliability provide a key asset to any team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collaborative Artist
BeWellMQT
Marquette, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Manage projects by setting deadlines, assigning tasks and tracking progress.
- Develop designs specifically to market to certain clients, aligning designs with clients' tastes and preferences.
- Brainstorm innovative deliverables to encompass client vision and key design principles.
Classroom Aide
Teachers First
Marquette, MI
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive learning environment and addressing challenges effectively.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by providing individualized support and assistance during class activities.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Central Forest School
Marquette, MI
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities, while encouraging student participation.
- Cleaned classrooms and organized instruction materials in appropriate locations.
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with families.
Yoga Teacher
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Instructed group classes that included warm-up activities, postures and cool down exercises.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring equipment usage during classes.
- Demonstrated asanas, pranayama, kriyas and chanting in classes to ensure proper technique.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and practice Yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation techniques and other related subjects.
Front Desk Agent
BeWellMQT
Marquette, MI
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed and regularly updated company website.
- Designed labels and coordinated with local print companies for retail products.
- Utilized problem solving techniques to resolve customer complaints quickly and satisfactorily.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Used computer and database systems to verify information, process purchases and make notes.
Photography Assistant
Crown Studio
Nashville, MI
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Ensured that all images met the highest professional standards prior to delivery to clients.
- Created detailed reports documenting all activities related to each photoshoot.
- Collaborated with photographers on creative concepts for photo shoots.
Mural Artist
Crown Studios
Nashville, MI
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Created original, unique wall painting piece for use in murals.
- Worked closely with teams of contractors, engineers, and interior designers throughout the mural creation process.
- Leveraged digital tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator to enhance artwork quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Graphic Design
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI, US05.2025
Skills
- Mac OS X proficient
- Adobe creative suite
- Branding
- Layout design
- Deadline adherence
- Visual art creation
- Fashion design
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Class management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Yoga Teacher 200 HR
- CPR, AED, & First Aid
- Intermediate Spanish
Exhibitions
- 2025 NMU's Celebration of Student Scholarship. Group Show. Jamrich Hall, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.
- 2025 303 Student Art Gallery. Group Show. School of Art and Design, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.
Timeline
Classroom Aide
Teachers First
09.2025 - 06.2026
Yoga Teacher
Northern Michigan University
08.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Central Forest School
07.2024 - 08.2025
Collaborative Artist
BeWellMQT
03.2024 - Current
Front Desk Agent
BeWellMQT
03.2024 - 07.2024
Photography Assistant
Crown Studio
06.2022 - 06.2022
Mural Artist
Crown Studios
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Graphic Design
Northern Michigan University