Hi! I'm Sammy Bernstein, a multidisciplinary designer. In my work, I've designed for both print and digital media, creating flyers, posters, social media graphics, and more. Further, I have advanced my skills in web design and development by obtaining a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web App Development from Mesa Community College. This experience guided me in creating intuitive and accessible web and mobile interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and key UI/UX principles. I enjoy collaborating with others toward a shared goal and approach each task with deep reflection and attention to detail.
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EDUCATION
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ONLINE
Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web App Development
December 2022 – May 2024
GPA: 4.0
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ONLINE
Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web App Development
December 2022 – May 2024
GPA: 4.0
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
B.A. in Visual Communications, cum laude
August 2018 – May 2022
B.A. in Visual Communications, cum laude
August 2018 – May 2022
EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY BEHAVIOR
UI/UX Design Intern · Remote
September 2023 – December 2023
Analyzed and improved existing website layouts, converting revised designs into high-fidelity prototypes to enhance user experience.
Redesigned the monthly newsletter, boosting reader engagement and increasing website traffic.
Developed and integrated key website features, such as a custom audio player, and enhanced front-end functionality using HTML and CSS to improve site performance.
NECESSARY BEHAVIOR
UI/UX Design Intern · Remote
September 2023 – December 2023
Analyzed and improved existing website layouts, converting revised designs into high-fidelity prototypes to enhance user experience.
Redesigned the monthly newsletter, boosting reader engagement and increasing website traffic.
Developed and integrated key website features, such as a custom audio player, and enhanced front-end functionality using HTML and CSS to improve site performance.
CEA STUDY ABROAD
Junior Graphic Designer · Phoenix, AZ
June 2022 – November 2022
Designed print, digital, and social media graphics, program flyers, and promotional merchandise for B2B and B2C audiences.
Took staff headshots and updated staff website biographies.
Worked closely with the Marketing Project Manager and other team members on content and creative direction.
Junior Graphic Designer · Phoenix, AZ
June 2022 – November 2022
Designed print, digital, and social media graphics, program flyers, and promotional merchandise for B2B and B2C audiences.
Took staff headshots and updated staff website biographies.
Worked closely with the Marketing Project Manager and other team members on content and creative direction.
DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (DFPA), LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Graphic Design Intern · Chicago, IL
January 2021 – May 2022
Assisted in the creation of graphics for Facebook, Instagram, Emma Email Marketing, and Audience View.
Created pre-show, intermission, and end-of-show slides for virtual theater, music, and dance performances.
Designed brochures and posters for theater, music, and fine arts exhibitions.
Collaborated with other DFPA staff members to revise and review projects as needed.
Graphic Design Intern · Chicago, IL
January 2021 – May 2022
Assisted in the creation of graphics for Facebook, Instagram, Emma Email Marketing, and Audience View.
Created pre-show, intermission, and end-of-show slides for virtual theater, music, and dance performances.
Designed brochures and posters for theater, music, and fine arts exhibitions.
Collaborated with other DFPA staff members to revise and review projects as needed.
DIMINUENDO MAGAZINE, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Tech and Design Team Member · Remote
August 2020 – December 2020
Designed magazine spreads to engage readers of Loyola's Diminuendo Magazine with the goal of integrating text and image seamlessly.
Collaborated with other team members on choosing layouts, colors, and various graphic elements.
Tech and Design Team Member · Remote
August 2020 – December 2020
Designed magazine spreads to engage readers of Loyola's Diminuendo Magazine with the goal of integrating text and image seamlessly.
Collaborated with other team members on choosing layouts, colors, and various graphic elements.
SKILLS
PROFICIENT
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
PROFICIENT
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
WORKING KNOWLEDGE
HTML / CSS
JavaScript
WordPress
MailChimp
DSLR photography
Sitefinity
Figma
Canva
Jira
HTML / CSS
JavaScript
WordPress
MailChimp
DSLR photography
Sitefinity
Figma
Canva
Jira