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Hello

Ashley is a passionate and reliable designer who engages across all media in marketing making sure brand identity is front of mind. I bring my ideas to life through editorial layouts, print and digital advertising, typography, and digital illustrations. 

When I am not designing, I am exploring behind my camera lens. It allows me to take a moment to see things from a different perspective. 

Designing allows me the freedom of creativity. If you like to share your ideas, I am always looking forward to my next project. 

If you wish to connect, please find me on LinkedIn. 
You can also view my full resume

Education

Master of Arts
in Strategic Communication &
Public Relations

Sacred Heart University
August 2025

Bachelor of Arts
in Art & Design

Sacred Heart University
May 2020

Adobe CC
Skills

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

AfterEffects

Acrobat

Interpersonal
Skills

Communication

Flexible

Teamwork

Team Management

Organization

Achievements

Educational
Advertising Awards 

Bronze Award 2022:
SHU Performing Arts Brochure

Honor Society 

Member of the
Delta Epsilon Sigma

Experience

Assistant Director of Graphic Design
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut
February 2021- Present
  • Supervise the visual communication's graphic design intern

  • Design and manage the production of print, digital and other communications within allocates budgets and timelines

  • Collaborate with our in-house and external vendors to bring design pieces into production and ensure files are prepared for print or digital creative

  • Maintain brand style guides to ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all marketing materials

  • Provide design support and be a resource to other departments

Graphic Design Coordinator
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut
October 2020- February 2021
  • Created and managed the production of visual assets across a range of channels, including web, email, social media and print

  • Designed templates for recurring communications and updated as needed

  • Regularly meet with clients and project managers to assess and produce their design needs 

  • Maintained and archive of digital files and graphic design samples

Graphic Design Intern
The Pulse, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut
Spring 2019- February 2020
  • Developed a graphic design standard manual

  • Created graphics such as a studio introduction and templated graphics for broadcast production

  • Organized and uploaded graphics during pre-production

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