Portfolio
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Email
mariaamell20@gmail.com
EDUCATION
SKILLS
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Adobe Illustrator
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Adobe InDesign
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
2016
Adobe Bridge
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Photographer + Blogger
Photographics Department
Photographed school lectures, campus
HTML/CSS coding
Proficient in Spanish
Emergency Medical Service Certification
Lifeguard/CPR Certification
events, and faculty/staff portraits.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
UMass Dartmouth
Habitat for Humanity
September 2013 - May 2016
Member
Graphic Designer
Peer Health Educators
Designed posters, banners, and web
material for campaigns and events run by
the Peer Health Educators.
UMass Dartmouth
September 2015 - May 2016
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteered in the surrounding
communities of the University. Traveled
to North Carolina and Kentucky for three
alternative Spring Breaks. I worked with a
team of 17 students constructing houses
for low income families.
September 2013 - May 2015
Humans of UMass Dartmouth
Head Lifeguard
Founder
Town of Plymouth
Photographed and quoted students
I was the first responder in case of
around campus for a community service
emergencies. I additionally Instructed
project. The photographs were published
lifeguards at ponds and beaches for work
in the schools newspaper and distributed
outs and mock drills to strengthen rescue
in brochures. An article was published in
protocols and techniques.
the South Coast times in May 2015 about
May 2009 - August 2015
the making of the project.
May 2013 - May 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graphic Design Club - UMass Dartmouth
AWARDS / EXHIBITIONS
Club Secretary
Together Exhibition - 2015
September 2014 - May 2016
Junior Student Work Exhibit, CVPA Gallery
UMass Dartmouth
Type Teamwork
Collaborative project with designers Mark
Deans List
Jamra, Steve Bowden and Michelle Bowers
Spring 2013, Fall 2015
to create a woodcut font for letterpress.
2015
RISD Lecture Series
Fall 2015