Ella Hedin
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Summary
Accomplished graphic design student with a diverse background including strong academics, leadership, extracurricular involvement and community service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Lawrence Humane Society
10.2023 - Current
- Collaboratively work with shelter staff on facilities cleaning as well as feeding, bathing and caring for dogs awaiting adoption
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Volunteer
Starfish Project
09.2018 - Current
- Deliver excess Starbucks food to a local shelter that provides meals to those in need
- Personally deliver food from two different area Starbucks locations directly to food pantry
Graphic Design Assistant
Essense of Australia
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Supported the lead designer with conceptualization and execution of various projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Assisted in creating visually appealing presentations that effectively communicated key information to clients.
- Conceptualized and developed creative designs for the 2024 Summer Selling Event including, banners, signs, presentations and maps.
Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Blue Valley Northwest High School
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Led, managed, and motivated a group of 38 student staff members in delivering a yearbook of around 400 pages viewed by 1,000+ students
- Structured work activities, managed deadlines and ensured quality standards were met
Design Editor
Blue Valley Northwest High School
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked collaboratively with other editors and staff members to create an outstanding book, recognized by Walsworth as one of their top 3% books globally
- Managed a team of five designers, demonstrated skills of leadership, creativity, communication and management to create a visually appealing, trendy, and unique book
Cheerleader
Blue Valley Northwest High School and KC Cheer
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Cheered on a competitive squad and worked to help create multiple award-winning performances incorporating jumps, tumbling, cheers and dances
Education
Visual Communications - Graphic Design
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2027
High School -
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Overland Park, KS01.2023
Skills
- Creative
- Organization
- Efficiency
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal
- Detail Oriented
- Communications
- Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- 4th place in Yearbook design, National Scholastic Press Association, 04/01/23
- Leadership Award in Student Journalism, National Scholastic Press Association, 04/01/23
- 2nd place in Yearbook Design: Infographics, Kansas Scholastic Press Association, 03/01/23
- 1st place in Yearbook Theme & Graphics, Kansas Scholastic Press Association 5A/6A, 04/01/23
- 1st place in Yearbook Best Overall Design, Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City, 2023
Timeline
Graphic Design Assistant
Essense of Australia
05.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Lawrence Humane Society
10.2023 - Current
Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Blue Valley Northwest High School
05.2022 - 05.2023
Design Editor
Blue Valley Northwest High School
05.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Starfish Project
09.2018 - Current
Cheerleader
Blue Valley Northwest High School and KC Cheer
09.2017 - 06.2020
High School -
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Visual Communications - Graphic Design
University of Kansas
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