Jaelah Wiggins
Greensboro,NC
Summary
As an aspiring Graphic Designer, Full-time student, Part-time employee, designing and developing graphics before High School, pursuing the career Freshman year of High School, 2020, at Baltimore School for the Arts, the opportunities I have been afforded inside and outside of school heightened my optimism and eagerness to kick start my Graphic Design career. I have experienced what it is like to be a Graphic Designer, what people expect from me as a Graphic Designer. Outside of school, starting in my Freshman year of High School, I constructed my own business creating graphics for people and I am working and hoping to improve business strategies in order to get my business up and running again. Now, I am a freshman student at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University with a major in Computer Graphics Technology (Technical Design).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator & Promoter
Baltimore School for the Arts
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Communicate with colleagues.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Brainstormed and developed creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
- Increased brand visibility through strategic placement of promotional materials at high-profile events.
Graphic Designer
Wide Angle Youth Media
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Attend weekly design classes.
- Build design portfolio.
- Meet deadlines.
- Create projects according to design style and instructions in a timely matter.
- Develop innovative and creative design concepts for various digital media platforms.
Graphic Designer
Baltimore School for the Arts
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Have occasional meetings with Director about expectations for promotion and pamphlet information.
- Show design intentions, ideas and process.
- Complete daily design goals in order to complete the final product in a timely matter.
- Have Weekly meeting with assigned design mentor.
Summer Intern
Arts Every Day
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines under high-pressure situations during the internship period.
- Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.
- Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Gained valuable industry knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the field of expertise during the summer internship program.
- Design signage easy to navigate organizations during conferences.
- Design social media posts.
- Visit design companies.
- Be prompt.
- Stay on top of tasks.
- Frequently check e-mails.
- Dress professionally.
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Arrive to work for shift on time.
- Treat customers with a respectful attitude.
- Be able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Be able to Multitask.
- Be able to come up with solutions quickly and effectively.
- Develop and maintain a positive customer service attitude to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Expect to work holidays.
High School Art Curator
Arts Every Day
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Achieved greater recognition for lesser-known artists through curated shows highlighting their work alongside established counterparts.
- Conducted thorough research on artwork provenance, contributing to the field's knowledge base.
- Presented lectures and gallery talks to share expertise with visitors, scholars, and colleagues.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with artists, galleries, and vendors for exhibition loans and purchases.
- Attend meetings to determine schematics and logistics.
- Design schematics to guide visitors and scholars easily.
Graphic Designer
Cranleigh Arts
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Have occasional meetings with Director(s) about expectations and design information.
- Present design ideas and processes.
- Complete daily goals in order to complete the final product in a timely matter.
- Weekly meetings with stage crew.
- Present design intentions, ideas, and process to the Director and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with the school's vision and goals.
- Observe rehearsals for design inspiration.
Lighting Board Operator
Baltimore School for the Arts
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Attend rehearsals, frequently after school hours.
- Attend every performance.
- Learn and familiarize myself with the run of show.
- Work diligently with other Crew Members (Co-Workers).
- Be able to actively listen in order to take cues from the Stage Manager.
- Collaborate with the Director and Lighting Designer to create the desired lighting effects for each scene.
- Be able to develop solutions quickly.
Stage Crew
Baltimore School for the Arts
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Attend rehearsals, frequently after school.
- Attend every performance.
- Learn and familiarize myself with the run of show.
- Work with other Crew Members.
- Be able to create solutions quickly and effectively.
- Be able to actively listen in order to take cues from the Stage Manager.
- Collaborate with other crew members and follow the direction of the Stage Manager to ensure seamless execution of performances.
Education
No Degree - Computer Graphics Technology
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro05.2028
AP Literature -
Baltimore School for the Arts
09.2024
No Degree - Stage Design And Production
Baltimore School For The Arts
Baltimore, MD06.2024
AP Language and Composition -
Baltimore School for the Arts
06.2023
Honors Biology -
Baltimore School for the Arts
06.2021
Skills
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Communication
- Graphic Design
- Stage Design
- Lighting Effects
- Theatre
- Electrical
Hobbies and Interests
Modeling - Runway & Print
Fashion Design / Fashion Marketing
Social Media Management
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Wide Angle Youth Media
10.2024 - 11.2024
Event Coordinator & Promoter
Baltimore School for the Arts
09.2024 - 06.2025
Graphic Designer
Baltimore School for the Arts
08.2024 - 11.2024
Summer Intern
Arts Every Day
07.2024 - 08.2024
High School Art Curator
Arts Every Day
11.2023 - 12.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2023 - 05.2024
Graphic Designer
Cranleigh Arts
05.2023 - 06.2023
Lighting Board Operator
Baltimore School for the Arts
04.2023 - 05.2023
Stage Crew
Baltimore School for the Arts
12.2022 - 02.2023
AP Literature -
Baltimore School for the Arts
AP Language and Composition -
Baltimore School for the Arts
Honors Biology -
Baltimore School for the Arts
No Degree - Computer Graphics Technology
North Carolina A&T State University
No Degree - Stage Design And Production
Baltimore School For The Arts
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