Jones Hope McDowell
Venice Beach,CA
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented junior graphic designer with a foundation in Adobe Photoshop, social media content creation, and visual merchandising. Skilled at blending artistic design with practical communication strategies, drawing from experience in beauty, retail, and social media management.
Organized. Quiet, Introvert. Professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist / Esthetician
Face Haus
Santa Monica, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Balanced creative and organizational roles while delivering a polished, brand-consistent client experience.
- Gained experience in client-facing communication, scheduling systems, and brand presentation.
Beauty Advisor / Visual Merchandising Support
Blue Mercury, Ulta Beauty
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted with store displays, product arrangements, and in-store branding to align with luxury beauty retail standards.
- Developed an eye for color palettes, product presentation, and customer experience design.
- Created visually appealing retail environments that attracted and retained customers.
Junior Social Media Manager
Coldest Buzz
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed graphic slideshows and short-form videos for influencer, brand, and mental health clients.
- Collaborated with content teams to create visually consistent branding across campaigns.
- Boosted engagement by actively monitoring analytics and adjusting creative strategies.
- Gained hands-on experience in layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
Education
Photoshop I - Graphic Design
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA01.2025
Esthetic Credential - Aesthetics Program
The Academy For Salon Professions
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing
Santa Monica Community College
Santa Monica12-2021
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
Manhattan Beach, CA06-2021
Summer of Art Youth Program -
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles08-2019
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Social media content creation
- Branding and visual identity
- Digital marketing and engagement strategies
- Customer experience and presentation design
- Strong team collaboration
- Visual merchandising
- Social media management
- Customer experience
- Scheduling systems
- Color theory
- Email and telephone decorum
- Clerical support
- Filing and sorting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/15/03
Made in Venice Beach
Accomplishments
- Nationally ranked competitive cheerleader.
Certification
Esthetician License, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
License # Z165430
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist / Esthetician
Face Haus
09.2024 - Current
Junior Social Media Manager
Coldest Buzz
11.2022 - 05.2023
Beauty Advisor / Visual Merchandising Support
Blue Mercury, Ulta Beauty
05.2022 - 12.2024
Photoshop I - Graphic Design
UCLA Extension
Esthetic Credential - Aesthetics Program
The Academy For Salon Professions
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing
Santa Monica Community College
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
Summer of Art Youth Program -
Otis College of Art And Design