
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