Kayla Marchese

Graphic Designer

EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor’s of Art in Art and Design

Graphic Design

Deans List

EXPERIENCE

Make-A-Wish Foundation- Connecticut

Graphic Design Intern

Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually engaging promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and social media.

Design print assets such as flyers, posters, brochures, and banners to raise awareness for Make-A-Wish’s mission and events.

Manage and organize design assets for easy access by team members, improving workflow and efficiency across departments.

2024-Present

ACTIVITIES

Sacred Heart University Dance Ensemble, Member 2021-Present

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Member 2022-Present

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Greek Week Chair Person 2023-2024

AIGA- American Institute of Graphic Arts, Event Coordinator 2023-Present

DISTINCTIONS

Annual Acceptance to the Juried Art and Design Student Exhibition, 2022-2025

Deans List- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

PROFILE

Highly creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 5 years of training at Sacred Heart University in developing visually compelling and innovative designs for both digital and print media. My expertise spans a wide range of design projects, including branding, web design, social media graphics, marketing materials, and editorial layout, with a strong eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition. In professional client collaboration I was able to work in unison transforming ideas and concepts into impactful designs that resonated with their target audience, while ensuring that each project met the highest standards of quality and consistency. My passion for design is matched only by my dedication to delivering creative solutions that drive engagement and enhance brand identity.

Photoshop

SKILLS

Illustrator

InDesign

AfterEffects

Figma

Squarespace

Strong Design Thinker

Problem Solver

Project Managment Skills

Sacred Heart University, College of Arts and Sciences