Sandra Ramirez Espinoza
I'm a graphic designer based in Holland Michigan
I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelor in Science of Graphic Design from Ferris State University. What I love about design is that I get to apply both my cultural and educational knowledge to my work.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Class of 2020
Graphic Design
College of Business
Ferris State University
Work Experience
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Contract Designer | June 2020–Present
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Create between four to seven monthly and quarterly mailing cover devotionals
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Create cards, envelopes, and letters for seasonal campaigns
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Communicate with both project managers and design team to deliver project assets
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Update book interiors when needed and send them to press
Print Design Intern | May 2019–Aug 2019
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Developed and executed product monthly catalogs
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Developed and executed book samples
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Designed ads, bookmarks, and book samples sent out to users
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Assisted in print file preparation
LINC UP
Communications intern | Sep 2020–Jan 2021
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Collaborated with the Communications Manager to develop creative content for social media
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Helped organized virtual 2020 Community Spirit Awards
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Made updates to the website, both in English and Spanish
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Identified opportunities to highlight team members, partners, and community members in unique ways
Design Project Center (DPC)
Designer | Aug 2019–May 2020
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Collaborated as a team to create a web system for Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities to showcase its programs
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Created brand ideas for possible re-brand
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Organized community event for user testing and feedback
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Developed Mailchimp HTML email templates depending on the users for the DPC
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Main contact person for client communication
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Contract Designer | AUG 2019–NOV 2019
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Developed brand mark for their annual Get Focused: The Summit used on booklets, stickers, t-shirts, and banners
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Created and ran review sessions with the client
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Made recommendations for future use of the brand mark
Monster Graphics Studio
Graphic Design Intern | June 2019–Aug 2019
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Brainstormed and designed possible identity brand marks for various companies
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Developed marketing materials like flyers and business cards
Center for Latin@ Studies
Special Projects Assistant | NOV 2017–May 2018
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Designed Promesa Scholars program events
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Designed Promesa Summer Success promotional materials
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Created and Designed programs for special events like the five year anniversary of the Center
Leadership
Hispanic Student Organization
2018– 2020, Social Media Director
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.
2019–2020, Marketing Chair
United Greek Council
2019– 2020, Vice President
Order of Omega
2019–2020, Member
Hispanic Student Organization
2017-2018, Treasurer
AIGA
2018–2020, Member
Promesa Scholars Program
2018–2020, Mentor
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2017–2020, Member
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Adobe Creative Suite
Invision
Microsoft Suite
Sketch App
Wireframing
WordPress
Mailchimp
Slack
Trello
HTML and CSS
Time tracking
Client communication
Group communication
Leaderships skills
Advocate for diversity and inclusion
Related Courses
Advanced Business Writing
Anthropology
Art History
Business Law
Economics
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Marketing
Public Relations
Published Research
Narrative Paradigm Analysis of Differentiating Immigrant Experiences from Holland, MI
La Academia del Pueblo Research Conference
Awards
2017 PRISM Awards
Second Place – Freshman/Sophomore Essay
2018 Promesa Scholars Award
Torchbearer Leadership Award Ceremony
2019 Rising Star Nominee
Torchbearer Leadership Award Ceremony
2019 Promesa Scholars Award
Torchbearer Leadership Award Ceremony
2019 Distinguished Scholar of the Year
Promesa Scholars Awards Night