MICAELA LOWE
Montevallo,AL
Summary
Hardworking graduate with experience in leadership, customer service, and management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and apt at relationship building. Passionate about helping and serving others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Signage Designer
Lauretano Sign Group
06.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of over 10 projects daily
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Academic Enrichment Facilitator
Gear Up
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Prioritized the improvement of access, opportunities, and outcomes for over 100 students in under-served communities
- Boosted academic progress, elevated educational aspirations, and deepened understanding of post-secondary education choices
- Contributed to the increase in high school graduation rates and post-secondary education participation for GEAR UP students
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies for a conductive learning environment
Graphic Design Intern
Knight Eady
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing graphics for various projects, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software programs to execute high-quality designs quickly and efficiently for various applications.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
Resident Assistant
University of Montevallo
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of educational, recreational, and social activities for over 300 residence hall students
- Collaborated with other departments on campus to coordinate programming efforts within the residence halls
- Created promotional materials for student programs, such as flyers and posters
- Facilitated conversations between residential advisors and residents about policy violations or disciplinary issues
- Organized monthly meetings with residence hall staff to discuss upcoming events and initiatives
- Participated in weekly office hours to provide assistance to residents regarding administrative matters
- Coordinated move-in, move-out days for incoming and outgoing students at the beginning and end of each semester.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
Library Assistant
University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Classified and catalogued items based on their content and purpose
- Assisted patrons with inquiries and locating requested materials
- Provided guidance to patrons on effectively utilizing reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems
- Managed the circulation desk operations, including checking in/out library materials and locating books and periodicals for patrons.
Crew Member
Tropical Smoothie
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests
- Assisted management team with inventory counts of food products and beverage supplies.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
- Guest Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
Timeline
Freelance Signage Designer
Lauretano Sign Group
06.2024 - Current
Graphic Design Intern
Knight Eady
01.2024 - 05.2024
Academic Enrichment Facilitator
Gear Up
06.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Assistant
University of Montevallo
08.2022 - 05.2024
Library Assistant
University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 05.2024
Crew Member
Tropical Smoothie
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Fine Arts
University of Montevallo
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