1. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Interested in working in a creative industry in
mediums including print, new media, and all other
fun stuff.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology | 2012 - 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Expected graduation May 2017
INVOLVEMENT
RIT BeeKeepers | 2015 - present
As the Co-Founder and PR Chair, I helped brand,
market, and develop the club, a passion project of
my colleague and I. This group is focused on the
education of both members and the public on the
importance of honeybees.
RIT Handlettering Club | 2014 - present
An organization focused on the craft and art of
handlettering, including brush lettering, calligraphy,
and drawn letters.
Leadership Now | 2017
As the lead designer, I helped brand and market this
student oriented leadership and activism conference
held at RIT in the spring of 2017.
WORK EXPERIENCE
InterVol | Summer 2016
Design and Marketing Intern in charge of
creating marketing materials for print, web
and social media for this Rochester
non-profit.
Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
2016 - present
Designer in charge of producing
marketing graphics for leadership and
community events such as Into The Roc.
RIT DSO | 2013 - present
Office worker at the Disability Services
Office at RIT. Tasks include creating
graphics for the office, proctoring student
exams, and other office work.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
By Hand
Drawing
Painting
Calligraphy
Linoleum Printing
Handlettering
By Computer
HTML + CSS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Suite
ALAINA YLITALO alainaylitalo.com
alainaylitalo@gmail.com
(315) 416-4598DESIGNER, MAKER, VISUAL EXTRAORDINAIRE