Joy Leigh-Alexandria Kennedy

8514 Ritchboro Rd. Forestville, Md. 20747

Phone:(713) 416-7747 Email:jlakful@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Excellent skills with design and photo-editing software. Exceptional creativity and innovation. Adept at time management and the ability to communicate effectively. Accuracy and attention to detail. Able to build rapport and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure excellent service. Growth mindset related to refining skills and evolving new technology. Strong grasp of storytelling principles. Ability to meet set project deadlines. Great inter-personal skills. Team player but can work effectively independently.

EDUCATION

Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate ........................................May 2022 (expected): Montgomery Community College......................................................Takoma Park, MD; GPA: 4.0
B.A. Studio Arts Minor: Technology Entrepreneurship.........Dec 2017: University of Maryland (UMD)................................. College Park, MD; GPA: 3.0
Assoc. General Studies w/Art Option...........................May 2015: Prince Georges of Community College (PGCC) Largo, MD; GPA: 2.7

SKILLS & SOFTWARE

Graphic Design

Logo
Branding
Packaging
Illustration
Layout
Motion graphics

3D Design

3D Modeling
Coloring/Texturizing
Lighting

Advanced

Photoshop
Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint

Hands-On Knowledge

InDesign
After Effects
Autodesk Maya
Premiere Pro
Audition
Microsoft Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michaels Arts and Crafts Store; Bowie, MD: Personal Frame Designer/Customer Service Manager., Retail- Sep. 2017-Present

Supervising and assigning tasks to associates
Assured customer satisfaction and diffuse stressful situations with costumers
Presented promotional information and made recommendations based on customer needs
Process online orders for customers
Organize merchandise and recover sections in the store
Assist with picture framing production and sales

Creative Works Program, Joe’s Movement Emporium; Mt. Rainer: Internship-Assistant Intern- Sept. 2018-Jan. 2019

Processed student confidential information
Filmed events
Mentored in activities along with the students

Cultural DC; Washington, D.C: Community Liaison, Internship- Jan. 2017-May 2017

Strengthened communication skills by engaging with interested visitors and informing them about the exhibits.
Met with different artists and support artists artwork.
Fostered an immersive experience for each neighborhood community.

McNair Scholars Program Conference, University of Maryland, College Park: Videographer, Internship- March 2016

Strengthened communication skills by engaging with interested visitors and informing them about the exhibits.
Filmed and edited video clips on various conference events to help promote the scholars’ program to future students at the University of Maryland, CP
Interacted with the McNair Scholar Program’s Coordinator and student members

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT

Hillman Entrepreneurship Program (PGCC-UMD): A program for students who have an entrepreneurial mindset while having a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and aspirations.; 2015-2017

Worked and learned about real world business applications in the classroom
Collaborated with other students on projects and classwork assignments.
Accepted leadership in projects and class assignments
Engaged in entrepreneurial activities, volunteered events and other social events
Gained communication, independence, strategic and creative thinking skills
Established friendship and relationships with other students and professors

Student Ambassador (PGCC)

Greeted new and potential visitors and answered calls in the Student Recruitment’s Office
Filed incoming student information and processed confidential documents
Engaged in voluntary events and Student Ambassador social activities
Developed fellowship with student ambassadors

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