Angela P. Bello
STRATEGIC DATA STORYTELLING
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. 2024
BACHELOR’S FINE ART - DESIGN AND MEDIA ARTS - VISUAL COMMUNICATION Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. 2021
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE GRAPHIC DESIGN - HIGH HONOR DEGREE College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.
BACHELOR SCIENCE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Los Libertadores University, Bogota, Colombia.
Adobe Suite
WordPress
HTM-CSS
XD/ Figma
JavaScript
Visual Studio
3D Modeling- Mtion
Tableau
SQL
CAD
SKILLS
CERTIFICATES
Web Design
HTML
Creative JaveScript
Strategic Data Storytelling
Digital Marketing
Data Analysis
EXPERIENCE
REFERENCES
Available upon request
STATEMENT
I’m Visual Designer with a background in
engineering, I’ve found data visualization
to be the ideal intersection of my creative
and analytical strengths. My strong
computer literacy and hands-on experience
are reflected in this self-crafted website—
also highlights my continuous growth in
the field.
Explore my self-crafted
portfolio at: angela.bellor.co
AWARDS
O’Malley-Pugh Endowment
Fund for School of Art AWARD
VOLUNTEERING
Family Bridges
People Educating People
CONTACT
T: 630-***-****
E: ******.*****@*****.***
W: https://angela.bellor.co
EDUCATION
DESIGNER—ALLURED BUSINESS MEDIA—B2B MEDIA COMPANY
CAROL STREAM, IL. MARCH 2023-MARCH 2025
Streamlined Layout Design—Created and adjusted InDesign files and templates for print, digital magazine, and online presence (social media, website, email newsletter) always improving design efficiency and consistency across issues.
Enhanced Digital Presence—Adapted print articles to a digital format using HTML/CSS/ WordPress ensuring a cohesive visual identity between print and digital platforms. Developed motion graphics in After Effects, increasing audience engagement.
Optimized Ad Placement—Improved ad tracking and placement accuracy by updating and maintaining the ad index spreadsheet, linking ads in the digital magazine to tracking IDs, and informing marketing and sales on ad ratios.
Established Design Best Practices—Developed and implemented design guidelines to ensure consistent brand representation across campaigns, social media, and the magazine website, events large print banners, enhancing brand recognition.
Strengthened Team Collaboration—Mentored team members and editors, aligning design efforts and ensuring brand consistency across all channels. FREELANCE DESIGNER—QUILL—ONLINE RETAILER
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL. NOV 2022-JAN 2023
Created digital emails and content by implementing brand identity into every communication.
Photoshop images edition by enhancing and adjusting according to marketing strategies.
Worked with predetermined templates by applying brand toolkit design systems and incorporating feedback from design and marketing teams. UI/UX DESIGNER—NUMAT TECHNOLOGIES—ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKOKIE, IL. JUL-AUG 2022 CONTRACT
Revamped Intranet Interface—Led the relaunch of the company intranet by translating user needs into a compelling prototype, informed by survey and interview insights, resulting in improved user satisfaction and engagement.
Enhanced User Experience—Delivered actionable recommendations based on comprehensive UX research, improving navigation and usability across the platform.
Empowered User Customization—Collaborated with developers to implement functional features, enabling users to personalize preferences and shortcuts, enhancing efficiency and user control.
FREELANCER MOTION GRAPHIC—LEARNING CENTER, CATERPILLAR MIAMI LAKES, FL. JUL-AUG 2021 CONTRACT
Enhanced Learning Experiences—Created dynamic motion graphics and animated presentations, incorporating education techniques to improve content engagement and effectiveness.
Delivered Instructional Presentations—Developed graphic and animations in Illustrator, Photoshop, and AfterEffects to produce high-quality mp4 videos, informational material for learning purposses by explaining complex concepts and incorporating field-experts feedback