Jacob Chelsey
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Ambitious graphic designer working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with one year of experience in a constructive Graphic Design and Social Media internship and six years experience in obtaining freelance work and building a clientage via social media. Enthusiastic about growing professional strengths and contributing to overall organizational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design and Social Media Intern
Michigan State University, OISS
East Lansing, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design social media posts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials
- Reviewed feedback from clients or other stakeholders on existing designs before making necessary modifications
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in graphic design technologies
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly
- Created engaging content for Instagram and Facebook.
- Engaged with and responded to online audience through relevant comments and direct messages
- Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage individuals
Live Television Crew Member
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated camera equipment, replay, graphics and audio during shoots both in studio and on location over the course of the semester
- Learned on the fly and worked well in a high pressure environment
- Maintained a positive relationship with all members of the crew
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2025
Skills
- Expert in Adobe Photoshop
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Character Animator and Lightroom
- Social Media and Promotions
- Content Curation
- Follower and/or Client Engagement
Accomplishments
- Work shown at MSU Electronic Art & Intermedia Festival (2022, 2023)
- Work shown at MSU Day of Design (2023)
Affiliations
July 2018 - Current
- Run a sports design page on Instagram as a way to showcase work to potential clients
- Parlayed the growth of this page into freelance work for college and professional athletes and teams
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graphic Design and Social Media Intern
Michigan State University, OISS
02.2023 - Current
Live Television Crew Member
Michigan State University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Michigan State University
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