Hannah Lara
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Creative professional with experience leading projects, developing engaging visual narratives, and translating audience needs into clear, impactful content. Background in education, branding, and media production with strengths in visual storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and building scalable systems that improve consistency and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
03.2024 - Current
- Design and deliver structured, engaging content tailored to audience needs
- Develop visually organized materials and presentations to improve engagement
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and consistency
- Present information clearly and adapt based on feedback and engagement
- Collaborate with team members to align content and improve outcomes
Freelance Designer - Branding & Social Media
OCI Sewing Machine Co. Inc.
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Led visual rebrand, contributing to logo refinement and cohesive brand identity
- Designed and relaunched social media with consistent, brand-aligned content
- Created reusable templates and visual assets to improve consistency and efficiency
- Wrote captions and paired messaging with visuals to strengthen audience engagement
- Collaborated with stakeholder to align creative direction with business goals
Teaching Assistant → Lead Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Transitioned into lead role, taking ownership of lesson delivery and classroom management
- Developed structured materials and systems to improve organization and consistency
- Collaborated with educators to enhance engagement and learning outcomes
Merchandising Representative
Hensley Beverage
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Designed product displays using layout and visual hierarchy to drive engagement
- Maintained consistent merchandising standards across multiple locations
- Collaborated with teams to deliver cohesive customer-facing experiences
- Ensured quality control and optimized product placement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Video Production
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Visual Storytelling
- UX Thinking
- Branding & Visual Consistency
- Layout & Visual Hierarchy
- Typography
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Content Development
- Image Editing
- Stakeholder Communication
- Template & Asset Creation
- Quality Control
Additional Experience
- Server - Olive Garden; Sunny’s Breakfast & Lunch
- Managed high-volume workflows while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
- Delivered strong customer experiences through clear communication and teamwork
Tools
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop (working knowledge)
- CapCut
- Google Workspace (Docs, Slides)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Avid Media Composer
Timeline
Freelance Designer - Branding & Social Media
OCI Sewing Machine Co. Inc.
06.2025 - 06.2025
Lead Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
03.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant → Lead Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory Academy
10.2023 - 03.2024
Merchandising Representative
Hensley Beverage
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Video Production
Arizona State University