MADELYN STAFFORD

EDUCATION

2017-2021 New York University New York, NY

§ Bachelors Degree (BFA)

§ 3.614 GPA

EXPERIENCE

April 28, 2017 - June 1, 2017 Art Council of Fairfax County Fairfax, VA

Intern

As a graduation requirement I worked as an unpaid intern at the Fairfax Art Council under Lisa Mariam. For this month my responsibilities included going to find public art and updating the public art database for the community to see. As well as visiting various youth and senior centers around the community and engage with them while exploring with art.

May 18, 2018 – August 10, 2018 Torpedo Art Factory Alexandria, VA

Intern

I was worked the Late Shift events whilst also organizing the volunteers. Throughout this experience I was responsible, able to multitask, took the initiative, show great attention to detail, along with a good work ethic and a friendly positive attitude.

May 28, 2019 - August 20, 2019 Art Council of Fairfax County Fairfax, VA

Paid Intern

I worked as an paid intern at the Fairfax Art Council under Lisa Mariam. For this time my responsibilities included updating the client list as well as the customer relationship management system and doing research on other art institutions.

Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 20,2021 Aperio Global, LLC Reston, VA

Jr. Graphic Designer

Designs or creates graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs. Develop the overall layout and production design for proposals, brochures, presentations and corporate reports.

June 1, 2021 – Oct 3,2022 Direct Response Consulting Services Falls Church, VA

Graphic Designer

I worked as a marketing/ desktop publishing assistant with a focus on graphic design, I was responsible for designing and producing direct mail packages, scheduling and monitoring all productions, designing market collateral, as well as designing and producing miscellaneous art.

SKILLS

• Adobe Illustrator • Problem Solving • Administrative Leadership

• Communication • Public Speaking • Organization

• Microsoft Powerpoint • Social Media • Time Management

• Microsoft Word • Teamwork • Easy to get along with

• Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Microsoft Excel

• Adobe After Effects • Premier Pro

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Brother’s Keeper Initiative concentrates on providing school related services and items to disadvantaged families in preparation of upcoming school years. Services include medical related activities, school supplies (i.e. book bags, coats, shoes, books, pens, pencils, etc) and information for additional social service resources. In 2016 my art produced the cover and back cover of the Brother’s Keeper book.

Thanksgiving Baskets campaign provides hundreds of families in need with groceries necessary to allow for a traditional thanksgiving dinner. Volunteering efforts include packing boxes, delivering gifts to families and offering gift cards to ensure families can provide for their members.