PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Multidisciplinary designer with an MFA in Visual Communication Design and five years of experience in strategic communication, branding, digital content creation, and interactive digital experiences. Skilled in developing cohesive visual identities for international organizations, nonprofits, and academic institutions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion graphics, with a passion for using design to drive social change. Proven ability to align design solutions with global sustainability goals, promote inclusivity, and enhance organizational communication strategies. Experience includes supporting organizations such as Atom Awards, Metro Magazine, Pratt Institute, and the UN Global Strategy and Policy Division, designing impactful visual solutions to amplify career communications, and promoting awareness for international initiatives.
language
Italian English Spanish Greek (ancient) Latin
Design Softwares
collaborative softwares
education
PRATT Institute
08/2022 - 06/2024 New York, USA
•MFA Communication Design
Circle Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
07/2019 - 12/2021 Melbourne, Australia
•Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
•Minor in Marketing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
07/2018 - 05/2019 Chicago, USA
•Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
transfer student
work experience
graduate assistantship
Pratt Institute
Dean's Office Administrative Support
10/2022 - 06/2024
• co-ideated the Pratt Institute Identity Guidelines
• responsible for informative flyers and posters development
• collaborated on the Spring 2023 SOD Room Reservation Spreadsheet
• enhanced Building Maps
• developed the Fall 2022 ENPR Minor Curricular Framework and Course List
Internship
United Nation Secretariat DMSPC
Public Information (Graphic designer)
09/2023 - 12/2023
• assisted with the design and production of graphic solutions that support the Organization's strategic
career communications
• attended design team briefings and report on workflow and project statuses while taking an active role in
project meetings with other team members
• followed the full design workflow process of: UN Careers updated general guidelines, infographics,
social media assets, UN Careers business cards rebranding, video editing and sound design, and
UN Careers Posters
Gatcha LLC - Space Zero
Graphic Designer
05/2023 - 08/2023
• completed weekly projects assigned by the marketing team, with a focus on social media assets,
promotional posters, vouchers and loyalty card design
• provided insight and opinion about promotions and events while collaborating with other interns
ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media)
Graphic Designer
06/2021 - 09/2021
• developed the 2022 ATOM Awards Website and brochure
• responsible for social media content, infographics and photo editing
• collaborated with Metro Magazine Art Director in order to refine cover designs and spreads layout
freelance
Collins Capital Partners
Marketing Communications Designer
02/2023 - 03/2023
•developed the 2022 Direct Lending process and guidelines brochure
•responsible for layouts, infographics, text synopsis, and manuscript editing
•created and delivered the 2023 Style Guide
Chiara Interior Design
Creative Consultant
03/2021 - 04/2021
• worked closely with an interior design small business in order to build a new image for the company
• developed a brand identity and logo
• contributed to the creation of business cards and a website
university experience
RMIT Professional Practice
08/2020 - 10/2020
• ideated and developed the Lecture Journal
• responsible for spreads layout and journal graphics
Ringwood Cultural Precinct
08/2019 - 11/2020
• conceived, developed, and delivered the 2020 Event Program Brochure
• responsible for spreads layout and brochure graphics
• ideated and illustrated the site map