In fall 2024, I was a graphic design intern for The Packaging School. Throughout this intership, I had the opportunity to work on diverse client projects and contribute to the company’s internal work, including: course designs, infographics, and graphics within their brand guidelines. Some of the client work I had to do were for GreenBlue, Hood Containers, and Unilever. In October, The Packaging School has an annual AutoPack Summit. I was able to help out a little with their design work and help out behind the front desk during this convention. With this internship, I was able to demonstrated research and project management skills.

In spring 2024, I started my small business, Pop Joy, a character-based entertainment and lifestyle brand where I sell merchandise of my original characters. I spend my time at the Launchpad to develop my products, run my shopify store, social media market, contact manufacturers and apply to pitch competitions. I also take photos and videos to later make into instagram reels of the college of the week events to post on their instagram.

In fall 2023, I was the co-lead for the Makerday committee where I am responsible for all of the graphics and ran a mini dollhouse workshop with about 12 attendees. I also assist students and faculty with equipment in a student-run design laboratory visited by over 200 students per week in two locations. Equipment available are: 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mill, sticker printer, vinyl cutter, fabric printer, embroidery/sewing machine, and more tools.

In fall 2023, I was a T.A, for GC 1050: Application of Digital Graphics. I assist and guide students work on graphic design projects as they learn and use the Adobe Creative Suite to later use in print. Projects that are done in the course are: food logos, shirt design, mug design, pillow pouch, coasters, movie poster, brochure design, magazine spreads, client project and their portfolios. In the course, basic print types are taught such as sublimation, direct to garmet, large format, and laser printer.

I was a summer 2023 intern at GSG. I took the lead in creating monthly social media calendars from July to November. I was responsible for posting ideas, verbage, and images. I came up with 6 blog posts and images for their website. I created 27 product pages in WordPress. I worked with ChatGPT to help with writing content. I worked at a couple of live jobs designing signage for clients. researched direct mail/email lists for a marketing campaign. Joined salespeople on sales calls. Did some research for sales on different industries and companies. Created an image library for website showcasing previous job images.

As a VID intern, I helped Clemson faculty and students with their visual projects. Aside from that, the interns are assigned to two teams, one to lead and one to help out. For my fall semester, I lead the Annual Report Team and was a part of the IWAC Team. For the spring semester, I lead the Community Engagement Team and was a part of the Marketing Team.