pedro castillo
Graphic Designer
CONTACT
**************@*****.***
Chicago, IL
CAREER OBJECTIVE
As a bilingual and enthusiastic graphic designer
with a creative edge, I aspire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, and inspire innovation in
the design industry. My passion for design motivates me to seek out new challenges and expand my
skills. I am now eager to join a reputable design
solutions company to advance my career and make
a meaningful impact.
EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, MD
M.P.S. – UX Design
Expected – December 2024
Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, IL
B.F.A. – Graphic Design
August 2021 – May 2023
Harold Washington College – Chicago, IL
A.A. – Graphic Design
August 2019 – July 2021
Phi Theta Kappa member
AWARDS
Presidential Scholar – May 2021
Dean’s List – December 2020
Honors List – December 2019
VOLUNTEER
President’s Council on Service & Civic Participation Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2002
SCHOLARSHIPS
Art & Design Merit Scholarship recipient – Spr 2023 Art & Design Merit Scholarship recipient – Fall 2022 Art & Design Merit Scholarship recipient – Spr 2022 CAS Merit Scholarship recipient – Spr 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
September 2022 – May 2023
Independent / student-run newspaper
Que Ondee Sola / student-run magazine
• Edited photos with Adobe Creative Suite
for both periodicals, preparing layouts and
page designs for publication
• Collaborated with the editorial team on
copy and project to create a modern layout
to attract new readers
• Managed up to 6 projects or tasks at a
given time while under a short deadline to
meet weekly goals
Graphic Designer
April 2022 – October 2022
Marwen
• Collaborated with senior designer and
media team to design promotional event
materials
• Led daily graphic design content, layouts,
and production materials
• Contributed to an increase of new alums
and new attendees at the Annual Fund
Campaign
Graphic Designer Intern
February 2021 - August 2021
Play Too Much
• Collaborated with team to design content
for social media advertisements
• Responsible for designing music posts,
album review templates, and stories for
social media announcements
• Assisted the marketing team in the editing
of existing designs to develop a modern
look to the brand
SKILLS
• Interpersonal skills
• Curiosity and open mindedness
• Communication and Cloud collaboration
• Self-motivation
• Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
• Social media marketing
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Creative writing skills
• HTML/CSS, Basil.js and JavaScript