sophie bailey
GRAPHIC DESIGNER + STORYTELLER +1 971 645–9759 SOPHIEBAILEYDESIGN@GMAIL.COM SOPHIEBAILEYDESIGN.COM
Education
Work experience
Volunteer experience
BS in Graphic Design
Graphic Designer
Product Design Club—Jan. 2019
Walla Walla University 2019
Binder Sign and Design Walla Walla, WA June 2019–Sept. 2019
Walla Walla University
Activities and acknowledgments: Student Association (lead designer, Marketing Department; layout designer, The Collegian), Distinguished Dean’s List (four years)
Study Abroad Graphic Design Studio
Danish Institute for Study Abroad June–July 2019 In this course, I developed a comprehensive understanding of the Scandinavian and European approach to graphic design and branding while creating a complete visual identity system for a local client in under seven weeks.
Allowed the company to deliver more graphic design and branding jobs while learning the processes of print production and methods of shirt printing.
Head Designer for Marketing and University Relations Walla Walla University Walla Walla, WA Sept. 2015–June 2019
Noteworthy
I brought an attention-to-detail and positive attitude that helped create a workspace that minimized mistakes and optimized office community. Major responsibilities include maintaining the university’s image and identity by developing and implementing strategic marketing materials and creating the visual identity for one of the major recruitment activities on campus.
Shark Tank Competition
Head Designer for Associated Students of Walla Walla University
Semi-Finalist Walla Walla University April 2019
ASWWU Marketing Department Walla Walla, WA Sept. 2018–June 2019
Hosted by the WWU School of Business, Department of Technology, Department of Computer Science, and School of Engineering, the event brings together students from different areas of study to collaborate on entrepreneurial projects, such as business start-ups and product inventions.
I helped improve this department by developing a relevant, yearly Student Association visual identity and by designing the annual graphic tee and streamlined marketing materials.
Society of Adventist Communicators
Walla Walla University Walla Walla, WA Sept. 2017–June 2018
Design: Comprehensive WWU Brand Refresh Walla Walla University Oct. 2018 Team and departmental effort.
Distinguished Dean’s List of Students Walla Walla University 2015-2019 To be on the list, an undergraduate student must complete at least 15 credits (graded A-F) and earn a term GPA of 3.75 or above.
Layout Designer for The Collegian
Provided consistent art direction for weekly publications to streamline communication and maintained the publication’s yearly branding and layout standards.
Art Instructor Big Lake Youth Camp Sisters, OR June 2016–Aug. 2016 Responsible for leading the instruction of the art department, managing rotations of hundreds of campers, and improving the camp’s appearance by designing updated staff shirts and promotional merchandise.
As part of the leadership committee, I worked with the team to foster creative activities and design discussions for all students.
Big Lake Youth Camp—Summer 2015 Sisters, OR Created the visual identity for the yearly staff shirt and provided a line of designs to be used on merchandise in the camp store.
New York, NY—April 2013 Staten Island, NYC Mission Trip Assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief through donation sorting/distribution, home repair, and street maintenance.
Skills Software proficiencies Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), G Suite, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Trello, WordPress, basic Rhino 6, basic HTML/CSS, Keynote
Design specialties Branding, graphic design, hand-lettering, typography, layout design, visual presentation design
Industry knowledge Branding, visual identity, graphic design, UX/UI, marketing, advertising, digital design, editorial design, print production
Professional and work environment Detail-oriented, curious, collaborative, approachable, proactive, open-minded, organized, driven, dedicated, innovative
References and portfolio available upon request.