Hello! I’m Michelle Ta, a graphic designer based in Minneapolis, MN. My interests lie in packaging design, illustration, and brand identity, but I’m always eager to explore any application of graphic design. Ultimately, I’m striving toward a design career in tabletop gaming.
WORK EXPERIENCE
heavenly hunks | Mar 2024 - Present
Marketing & Design Intern
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Created sales and marketing material, including slide decks, sell sheets, brand guides, and more.
- Scheduled and implemented 4-5 social media posts per week with a mix of UGC that flowed with brand imagery.
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Designed graphics for bi-weekly email campaigns focused on new items, seasonal products, and promotions.
Communications & Graphic Design Intern
J. Murphy & Associates | Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
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Created communications messaging for printed materials, digital outputs, and various social media channels.
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Coordinated creation and update of visual assets for print and digital collateral to support clients’ communications and marketing objectives.
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Maintained brand guidelines and supported design contributors throughout the organization, and ensured consistency and adherence to guidelines.
Graphic Design & Social Media Intern
Canterbury Park | May 2023 - Sep 2023
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Designed promotional materials for on-site and digital advertising, including tote board advertisements, internal digital signage, and A-frames.
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Organized and executed live racing programs while coordinating different department needs.
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Assisted with social media strategy by scheduling posts and promoting events in real time on Instagram.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Graphic Design | Class of 2024
Dean's List Recipient
TOOLS & SKILLS
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Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WordPress & Elementor
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud
INTERESTS
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Illustration
- Book Design
- Brand Identity
- Packaging Design