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Lilian Tapa

Elkridge,MD

Summary

As a chosen cover artist for Howard Community College's 'The Muse' magazine, spring 2023, and a graphic design major student of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I have a strong eye for aesthetics and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Passionate about creating engaging visuals and eager to contribute innovative design solutions in a collaborative environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Freeland Graphic Designer

Self Employed
Elkridge, MD
01.2020 - Current
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and branding design.

Graphic Designer and Organizer

hackUMBC
Catonsville, MD
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Produced promotional displays, packaging, and marketing collateral.
  • Edited photographs and illustrations for use in digital media platforms, including social media posts.
  • Created print materials, such as brochures, flyers, and sticker sheet from concept to completion.

Social Media Assistant

Wellness Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created and managed contents for multiple social media platforms
  • Skills learned: Critical-thinking, Team works, Communications, and Online public relations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Design Major And Print Media Minor

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
05.2027

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
05.2023

Skills

  • Image manipulation
  • Designing pages
  • Image Editing
  • Branding
  • Design thinking
  • Logo creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Digital graphics
  • Corporate Branding
  • Visual design
  • Visual Communication
  • Adobe Premiere

Affiliations

  • Used to be a member of Art club at Howard Community College
  • Obtained the opportunity to participate in student exhibition at The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • Participated in the volunteer program of Calvary Burmese Church for refugees from Myanmar.

Timeline

Graphic Designer and Organizer

hackUMBC
03.2024 - 12.2024

Social Media Assistant

Wellness Center
01.2022 - 01.2023

Freeland Graphic Designer

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Design Major And Print Media Minor

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

Howard Community College
Lilian Tapa