Mina Orlic
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Publication Production Specialist 2
California Sea Grant
07.2024 - Current
- Write and design range of instructional, educational, and promotional materials to maximize efficiency, clarity, and visibility among target audiences
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards
- Create design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles
Multimedia Intern
California Sea Grant
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Designed marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite
Lead Production Editor
The Daily Nexus, UC Santa Barbara
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Ranked third best collegiate newspaper in California by the California College Media Association in 2023
- Promoted within one year for optimizing layout processes, reducing production time by 3 hours per issue
- Led design efforts of weekly 12-20 page layouts for a student-run publication; Directly managed team of four individuals
- Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud to design News pages, collaborating with 8+ teams to integrate diverse content
- Coordinated and designed weekly print and online advertisements to align with editorial content
- Created comprehensive InDesign/Production training guide for improved company efficiency
- Directed the design team for UCSB 2023-24 Senior Book, having previously designed spreads for the 2022-23 edition
Assistant Production Editor
The Daily Nexus, UC Santa Barbara
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Created page layouts using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
- Developed and maintained editorial guidelines to ensure brand consistency across sections
Communications & Business Development Intern
UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute (SEI)
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Aided logistics and communication for the seamless relocation of a 100+ member department, ensuring minimal disruption and efficient transition
- Executed in-depth SEI website evaluation and developed insightful recommendations, several of which will be implemented in the upcoming website redesign
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records
- Provided administrative support to the executive team in a timely manner
Customer Care Specialist
Guild Mortgage
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Made 60-100+ outbound calls daily to customers, promoting refinancing options
- Trained 3 new hires on proper team procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency across the team
Education
B.A. - Communication, Minor in Multimedia Writing
UC Santa Barbara
06.2024
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Canva
- Figma
- Wix
- WordPress
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Deadline compliance
Languages
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Publication Production Specialist 2
California Sea Grant
07.2024 - Current
Multimedia Intern
California Sea Grant
04.2024 - 06.2024
Communications & Business Development Intern
UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute (SEI)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Production Editor
The Daily Nexus, UC Santa Barbara
04.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Production Editor
The Daily Nexus, UC Santa Barbara
09.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Care Specialist
Guild Mortgage
07.2020 - 08.2020
B.A. - Communication, Minor in Multimedia Writing
UC Santa Barbara
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