Education
BFA in Visual Communications Design / GPA 3.90
Minor in Art History
Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN
College of Liberal Arts
Expected May 2025
Design Experience
Graphic Design Intern for Esri Creative Labs
Redlands, CA | May 2024 - August 2024
• Completed 35 individual projects over a 12 week period, designing promotional materials for the world’s top GIS company
• Prepared for the annual Esri User Conference by creating signage and graphics aligning with art direction strategy
• Implemented typography, layout, and image editing techniques to produce attractive and effective graphic designs
• Communicated effectively with Esri’s clients, other teams, and upper management to ensure successful project completion
Graphic Design Intern for Student Life Marketing
Purdue University, IN | January 2024 - May 2024
• Assisted a small team of designers by designing marketing publications for Student Life at Purdue University
• Created digital and print materials to engage students, staff, and alumni with special events, news, and promotions
• Created over 20 publications viewed by thousands of students and staff of Purdue University
• Assisted senior designers and managers with larger, long term projects
Marketing Director for Purdue Night Train
Purdue University, IN / August 2022 - current
• Manages all creative, marketing, and design-related initiatives for Purdue University’s swing dance club
• Maintains the club’s Instagram page and designed a website to create an interactive online space for members, leading to an 80%
increase in engagement with our accounts and more than doubling event attendance
• Worked in a team of 3 students to manage a weekend-long event with a $20k budget and 15 hired talent
• Created marketing campaigns for said event, bringing in 200+ attendees
• Designed signage, merchandise, and advertisements for the event, drafted contracts with instructors and bands, created and oversaw
the registration process, and recruited and led a team of 20 volunteers to work the event
Skills
Awards and Recognitions
ESRI Weekend of Innovation (Hackathon 2024) - First Place
• Received First Place Award among 18 teams, made up of 95 interns across ESRI headquarters and regional offices
• Worked with a team of developers and geographers to design a functioning app with a unique interface and brand identity
• Formally presented the application to an audience of over 500 attendees
Purdue Galleries and Exhibitions
• Sunny Side of the Street Poster Exhibited February 2024
• Compost Poster Exhibited October 2023
• Postcard Collection Exhibited February 2023
Customer Service Experience
ABOUT ME
If you skipped over the homepage, my name is Chloe Smetanka and I’m preparing to graduate with a BFA in Visual Communications and Graphic Design. From immersive internships to engaging in design competitions and volunteering, I have actively sought opportunities to expand my skills both inside and outside the classroom. As I approach my graduation in May 2025, I am eagerly seeking a full-time position where I can apply my diverse talents and contribute to a dynamic creative team.
Baker at Crumbl
Lafayette, IN | June 2022 - April 2023
• Meticulously followed recipes and directions to create goods that match customer and brand expectations
• Maintained high-quality production standards for a company that prioritizes aesthetic and visual appeal while working in a fast paced
and high energy environment
Cashier at Sprouts Farmers Market
Mission Viejo, CA | July 2020 - August 2021
• Responsible for providing an excellent customer shopping experience, requiring patience, persistence, and high attention to detail
and knowledge of store products
• Developed skills in dealing with customer conflicts kindly, considerately, and efficiently
• Worked with diligence and enthusiasm when faced with less favorable tasks
Art and Design
Graphic design and illustration, environmental and signage design, print design, responsive website and app design, AR and VR
experience design, product and packaging design, motion graphics, social media graphics, digital design, email and web banner design,
basic knowledge in motion graphics, digital photography/photo editing, and CAD
Software
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dimension, Aero, and After Effects; Figma, Microsoft 365 Products,
Solidworks, NX, Workfront and Adobe Assets Manager
Soft Skills
Creative thinker with high attention to detail, reliable time-management skills, team-oriented, positive attitude, excellent customer
service skills, public presentation, experience discussing design work with multiple disciplines and teams
ABOUT ME
If you skipped over the homepage, my name is Chloe Smetanka and I’m preparing to graduate with a BFA in Visual Communications and Graphic Design. From immersive internships to engaging in design competitions and volunteering, I have actively sought opportunities to expand my skills both inside and outside the classroom. As I approach my graduation in May 2025, I am eagerly seeking a full-time position where I can apply my diverse talents and contribute to a dynamic creative team.
Education
ESRI Weekend of Innovation (Hackathon 2024) - First Place
Received First Place Award among 18 teams, made up of 95 interns across ESRI
headquarters and regional offices. Worked with a team of developers and geographers
to design a functioning app with a unique interface and brand identity. Formally
presented the application to an audience of over 500 attendees.
Purdue Galleries and Exhibitions
Sunny Side of the Street Poster Exhibited February 2024
Compost Poster Exhibited October 2023
Postcard Collection Exhibited February 2023
BFA in Visual Communications Design / GPA 3.90
Minor in Art History
Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN
College of Liberal Arts
Expected May 2025
Design Experience
Graphic Design Intern for ESRI Creative Labs
Redlands, CA / May 2024 - August 2024
Completed 35 individual projects over a 12 week period, designing promotional
materials for the world’s top GIS company. Prepared for the annual Esri User
Conference by creating signage and graphics aligning with art direction strategy.
Implemented typography, layout, and image editing techniques to produce attractive
and effective graphic designs. Communicated effectively with Esri’s clients, other teams,
and upper management to ensure successful project completion.
Graphic Design Intern for Student Life Marketing
Purdue University, IN / January 2024 - May 2024
Assisted a small team of designers in completing projects and tasks for Student Life
Marketing at Purdue University. Individually created digital and print materials aimed
at students, staff, and alumni to promote engagement with special events, news, and
promotions related to the university. Assisted senior designers and managers with
larger, long term projects.
Marketing Director for Purdue Night Train
Purdue University, IN / August 2022 - current
Manages all creative, marketing, and design-related initiatives for Purdue University’s
swing dance club. Maintains the club’s Instagram page and designed a website to
create an interactive online space for members, leading to an 80% increase in
engagement with our accounts and more than doubling event attendance. Worked in a
team of 3 students to manage a weekend-long event with a $20k budget and 15 hired
talent. Created marketing campaigns for said event, bringing in 200+ attendees.
Designed signage, merchandise, and advertisements for the event, drafted contracts
with instructors and bands, created and oversaw the registration process. Recruited
and led a team of 20 volunteers to work the event.
Skills
Art and Design
Graphic design and illustration, environmental and signage design, print design,
responsive website and app design, AR/VR experience design, product and packaging
design, motion graphics, social media graphics, digital design, email and web banner
design, basic knowledge in motion graphics, digital photography and photo editing
Software and Programs
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dimension, Aero, and
After Effects; Figma, Microsoft 365 Products, Solidworks, NX, Workfront and Adobe
Assets Manager
Soft Skills
Creative thinker with high attention to detail, reliable time-management skills, team-
oriented, positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, public presentation,
experience discussing design work with multiple disciplines and teams
Awards and Recognitions
Mixer at Crumbl
Lafayette, IN / June 2022 - April 2023
Meticulously followed recipes and directions to create goods that match customer and
brand expectations. Maintained high-quality production standards for a company that
prioritizes aesthetic and visual appeal while working in a high-energy environment.
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk at Sprouts Farmers Market
Mission Viejo, CA / July 2020 - August 2021
Responsible for providing an excellent customer shopping experience Required close
attention to detail and memorization of store products. Developed skills in dealing
with customer conflicts kindly, considerately, and efficiently. Worked with diligence
and persistence when faced with less favorable tasks
Customer Service Experience
ABOUT ME
If you skipped over the homepage, my name is Chloe Smetanka and I’m preparing to graduate with a BFA in Visual Communications and Graphic Design. From immersive internships to engaging in design competitions and volunteering, I have actively sought opportunities to expand my skills both inside and outside the classroom. As I approach my graduation in May 2025, I am eagerly seeking a full-time position where I can apply my diverse talents and contribute to a dynamic creative team.
Mixer at Crumbl
Lafayette, IN / June 2022 - April 2023
• Meticulously followed recipes and directions to create goods
that match customer and brand expectations
• Maintained high-quality production standards for a company
that prioritizes aesthetic and visual appeal while working in a
high energy environment.
Cashier at Sprouts Farmers Market
Mission Viejo, CA / July 2020 - August 2021
• Provided an excellent customer shopping experience,
requiring close attention to detail and memorization of store
products and serial numbers
• Developed skills in dealing with customer conflicts kindly,
considerately, and efficiently
• Worked with diligence and persistence when faced with less
favorable tasks
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Art and Design
Graphic design and illustration, environmental and signage design, print design, responsive website and app design, AR/VR experience design, product and packaging design, motion graphics, social media graphics, digital design, email and web banner design, basic knowledge in motion graphics, digital photography and photo editing
Software and Programs
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dimension, Aero, and After Effects; Figma, Microsoft 365 Products, Solidworks, NX, Workfront and Adobe Assets Manager
Soft Skills
Creative thinker with high attention to detail, reliable time-management skills, team-oriented, positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, public presentation, experience discussing design work with multiple disciplines and teams
SKILLS
Graphic Design Intern for ESRI Creative Labs
Redlands, CA / May 2024 - August 2024
• Completed 35 individual projects over a 12 week period,
designing promotional materials for the top GIS company
• Prepared for the annual Esri User Conference by creating
signage and graphics aligning with art direction strategy
• Implemented typography, layout, and image editing
techniques to produce attractive and effective graphic designs.
• Communicated effectively with Esri’s clients, technical teams,
and upper management to ensure successful and timely
project completion.
Graphic Design Intern for Student Life Marketing
Purdue University, IN / January 2024 - May 2024
• Assisted a small team of designers in completing projects and
tasks for Student Life Marketing at Purdue University
• Individually created digital and print materials aimed at
students, staff, and alumni to promote engagement with
special events, news, and promotions related to the university
• Assisted senior designers and managers with longer projects
Digital Media Coordinator for Purdue Night Train
Purdue University, IN / August 2022 - current
• Manages all creative, marketing, and design-related initiatives
for Purdue University’s swing dance club
• Maintains the club’s Instagram page and designed a website to
create an interactive online space for members, leading to an
80% increase in engagement with our accounts and more than
doubling event attendance
• Worked in a team of 3 students to run a weekend-long event
with a $20k budget and 15 hired talents
• Created marketing campaigns bringing in 200+ attendees
• Designed signage, merchandise, and advertisements for the
event, drafted contracts with instructors and bands, created
and oversaw the registration process
• Recruited and managed a team of 20 volunteers
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
BFA in Visual Communications Design / GPA 3.90
Minor in Art History
Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN
College of Liberal Arts
Expected May 2025
EDUCATION
Esri Weekend of Innovation
(Hackathon 2024) - First Place
Received First Place Award among 18 teams, made
up of 95 interns across ESRI headquarters and regional offices. Worked with a team of developers to design a functioning app with a unique interface and brand identity. Formally presented the application to an audience of over 500 attendees
Purdue Galleries and Exhibitions
Sunny Side of the Street Poster Exhibited February 2024
Compost Poster Exhibited October 2023
Postcard Collection Exhibited February 2023
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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