JACK YOUNG
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Creative and disciplined designer with 4+ years of experience in branding, visual communication, and design-driven problem-solving. Expertise in combining design and research to develop innovative, effective solutions.
EXPERIENCE
MAKE-A-WISH® CENTRAL & NORTHERN FLORIDA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
December 2021 - February 2025
Designed 120+ high-impact digital marketing assets each month, including logos, social media content, annual reports, billboards, and advertisements, which contributed to an increase in engagement, brand awareness, and donor acquisition
Spearheaded social media design and content strategies that increased social media impressions by 124% in Year 1 and 104% in Year 2 with an average engagement rate of 8% across all social platforms
Created and scheduled 80+ engaging social media posts monthly, driving consistent audience interaction and brand awareness
Led content strategy and worked with an external marketing company to publish 10+ website articles, wish stories, and blog posts monthly
Optimized content for SEO and audience engagement, resulting in a 20% increase in website traffic
MAKE-A-WISH® CENTRAL & NORTHERN FLORIDA
MARKETING INTERN
August 2021 - December 2021
Created and optimized 30+ pieces of engaging content per month across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, increasing engagement by 25% and driving a 15% increase in brand visibility through targeted campaigns
Designed and developed 50+ digital and physical marketing materials monthly, including banners, brochures, and social media graphics
Earned a full-time job offer upon successful completion of the internship
SHEPLAYS SPORTS
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
January 2020 - April 2020
Designed and produced 20+ pieces of digital marketing collateral, including website banners, promotional graphics, and social media assets, to drive traffic and enhance brand presence on the ShePlays website
Completed internship, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic
SKILLS
Advertising
Brand Identity
Brand Management
Illustration
Mobile & Web Design
Motion Graphics
Photography & Photo Editing
Project Management
Social Media Management
Typography
UX/UI Design
Video Editing
Website Management
SOFTWARE
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Express
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Adobe XD
Canva
Drupal
Hootsuite
Sprout Social
Wordpress
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS
May 2022