Experienced in conceptual, strategic, and story-driven work across graphic design, content development, marketing, and photography. Believes impactful projects resonate with audiences and ignite creativity. Well-equipped marketing and design professional with a proven track record of crafting compelling concepts to enhance brand identities. Recognized for teamwork, adaptability, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, reliability, and creativity that fuels organizational growth.
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Nussa Garti
Marketing, Photography, and Design
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Content Development and Marketing Intern
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed photo and video content for social media, website, and other outlets with a local non-profit that organizes the ongoing cultural redevelopment of Downtown Harrisonburg, VA
- Monitored over 100 downtown businesses’ social media presences daily
- Assisted with marketing activities, event support, or organizational projects for over 3 festivals that held over 10,000 attendees
- Planned, filmed, and released weekly Takeovers featuring downtown businesses and points of interest
- Assisted with the assembly of bi-weekly HDR newsletter in Mailchimp using information provided by HDR staff in Trello (including sourcing assets and links and copywriting)
- Updated and maintained directory entries and event listings for local businesses
- Assisted with social media, email, and other marketing copywriting or research as needed
Freelance
Photographer and Graphic Designer
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Directed and co-directed over 50 creative photoshoots, including over 10 published in 3 magazines
- Recruited and styled models
- Executed client logos and managed strategic planning to satisfy their branding goals
- Delivered high-quality images and logos under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Implemented photo editing software tools like Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
- Showcased diverse photography styles for clients to choose from, increasing portfolio versatility.
Eastern Mennonite University
Fashion Design Teacher Assistant
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Developed a class curriculum with detailed objectives
- Created 4 in-depth presentations covering topics related to fashion design and sustainability
- Designed and crafted 4 outfits for various projects
- Provided resources for students throughout the class
- Interacted and assisted students during the creation of their designs
The Weather Vane
Newspaper Photographer
02.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
Eastern Mennonite University
Art Gallery Work-Study
08.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Planned for upcoming art exhibitions by organizing promotional materials
- Prepared and built pieces to accommodate new art pieces
- Provided professional service to artists and visitors
- Collaborated with faculty and students in event planning, cleaning, organizing shows, etc
Out-of-School Coalition
Logo Designer
02.2024
Job overview
Royal for EMU
Logo Designer
08.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
Education
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Digital & Communication Arts, Psychology
University Overview
- Honors Scholarship
- Dean's List
- Royal Women Award
- Cords of Distinction Award
- GPA: 3.96/4.0
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Canva
- Google Workspace
- Mailchimp
- Office 365
- Trello
- Descriptive Statistics
- Graphic design
- Video Production
- Logo design
- Digital graphics
- Project management
- Branding strategies
LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
French
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced on-campus communities
- Actively pursued EMU values
- Engaged and valued social and community involvement
- Reflected academic excellence and social accountability
- Build community with other honors students
- Collaborate with faculty members on interdisciplinary research
- Explore new ways to think about and respond to our complex global realities
Cords of Distinction Awardee:
One of only 10 senior undergrads selected based on having:
The New Era of Thrifting
Short Documentary Showcase
Slow Fashion Hits The Runway
A Sustainability-Centered Fashion Show, based on the UN Alliance's Sustainable Development Goals
Honors Cord Program - EMU
The Matthew Alan Styer Endowment Award
Awarded to rising seniors majoring in the visual arts 'who [have] demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication' in design and/or photography
(540) Fashion Showcase
Backstage fashion show Manager
Timeline
Content Development and Marketing Intern
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
09.2024 - Current
Logo Designer
Out-of-School Coalition
02.2024
Fashion Design Teacher Assistant
Eastern Mennonite University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Photographer and Graphic Designer
Freelance
09.2023 - Current
Logo Designer
Royal for EMU
08.2023 - 09.2023
Newspaper Photographer
The Weather Vane
02.2022 - 08.2022
Art Gallery Work-Study
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2021 - 04.2022
Eastern Mennonite University
Bachelor of Arts from Digital & Communication Arts, Psychology
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