Vlada Shelkova
Graphic Designer
New Haven, CT, USAExperienced marketing, event, and customer service professional, who brings enthusiasm, dedication, and exceptional work ethic on a daily basis. Trained in marketing, graphic design, economics, consumer theory, accounting and project management. High-energy, outgoing and dedicated to performance and detail.
Work Experience
Yale University
Program Coordinator
-Draft a variety of written materials; 15-20 detailed individual prospect briefings monthly, proposals in support of specific University initiatives, and internal and external correspondence that conforms to the style and voice of the sender
-Prepare reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points
-Conduct in depth research on individual donors, history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials through use of multiple data basis and search engines comprised of over 200,000 records
-Created annual stewardship purpose report crosscheck confirmation process of roughly 200 reports for Leadership Giving team by analyzing appropriate follow up and report distribution
-Coordinate special events, such as the celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion
-Conceptualize and create unique special stewardship projects
-Graphically design materials; team handbook, gift officer onboarding materials, proposals and other internal items
-Assist with onboarding new gift officers and aid in directing student worker with daily tasks and projects
-Prepare reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points
-Conduct in depth research on individual donors, history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials through use of multiple data basis and search engines comprised of over 200,000 records
-Created annual stewardship purpose report crosscheck confirmation process of roughly 200 reports for Leadership Giving team by analyzing appropriate follow up and report distribution
-Coordinate special events, such as the celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion
-Conceptualize and create unique special stewardship projects
-Graphically design materials; team handbook, gift officer onboarding materials, proposals and other internal items
-Assist with onboarding new gift officers and aid in directing student worker with daily tasks and projects
August 2019
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Connecticut, United States
Merrill Lynch
Resident Director Assistant/Client Associate
August 2017
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Farmington, Connecticut, United States
Hartford Business Journal
Graphic Designer
February 2014
- January 2016
Connecticut, United States
Solidea Medical
Contract Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist
Create materials for print, such as catalogs, mailer pieces, and one sheets while
adhering to company standards
Create images and content for the Solidea Medical website
Research and create content for social media platforms that serve to engage with current and new users
adhering to company standards
Create images and content for the Solidea Medical website
Research and create content for social media platforms that serve to engage with current and new users
February 2013
- Present
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Snap Shots Unlimited, LLC.
Photo Editor/Graphic Designer
I edited photos for a photography studio pertaining to weddings and special events, in addition to family and individual portraits.
I also work to create advertisements and produce other design materials, such as catalogs.
I also work to create advertisements and produce other design materials, such as catalogs.
August 2012
- November 2012
Enfield, Connecticut, United States
Likeable Media
Buzz Builder
Market Research - assisting Likeable with making informed business decisions concerning services
Creating graphic materials for company use with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Creating tables to organize and manage assets and keep track of information.
Assisting in creating a product launch plan for companies (*Pendaflex)
Working with budgets
Assisting in booking trips and itineraries for company
Creating graphic materials for company use with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Creating tables to organize and manage assets and keep track of information.
Assisting in creating a product launch plan for companies (*Pendaflex)
Working with budgets
Assisting in booking trips and itineraries for company
January 2012
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Stonehill College
Graphic Design Intern
Designing internal and external documents for marketing and promotional purposes.
Creating documents both for web and print.
Utilizing Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Working to create a cohesive brand through graphic elements.
Creating documents both for web and print.
Utilizing Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Working to create a cohesive brand through graphic elements.
September 2010
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North Easton, Massachusetts, United States
Fable Vision Learning
Graphic Design Intern
Creating materials for teachers to use inside the classroom
Creating materials to promote products
Updating online newsletter and creating graphics
Use of Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Creating materials to promote products
Updating online newsletter and creating graphics
Use of Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
September 2011
- December 2011
Dedham, Massachusetts, United States
TripAdvisor
Marketing/Brand Awareness Intern
Marketing research for potential target markets.
User support for members.
Reaching out to new potential users.
Increasing brand recognition and website use.
Search engine optimization experience.
Sales/brand awareness.
User support for members.
Reaching out to new potential users.
Increasing brand recognition and website use.
Search engine optimization experience.
Sales/brand awareness.
June 2011
- August 2011
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
Stonehill College
Helpdesk Support
Provide customer service.
User support for technological services ranging from internet usage, password protection and general tech inquiries.
Making service calls when appropriate and assisting faculty, staff, alumni, and students with their IT needs.
Tracking issues in database and solving tech problems.
User support for technological services ranging from internet usage, password protection and general tech inquiries.
Making service calls when appropriate and assisting faculty, staff, alumni, and students with their IT needs.
Tracking issues in database and solving tech problems.
September 2008
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Nebraska, United States
Stonehill College
Event Coordinator
Provided customer service
Planned, worked, and scheduled events for groups during their summer stays at Stonehill College.
Created dining schedules for upwards of 500 people and about 15 different groups and needs for the summer months.
Oversaw and scheduled events with groups and made arrangements with a slew of departments.
Assisted in IT support for visitors.
Planned, worked, and scheduled events for groups during their summer stays at Stonehill College.
Created dining schedules for upwards of 500 people and about 15 different groups and needs for the summer months.
Oversaw and scheduled events with groups and made arrangements with a slew of departments.
Assisted in IT support for visitors.
May 2010
- August 2010
Nevada, United States
Education
Stonehill College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts (Concentration in Graphic Design)
I participated in extensive course work in both Business and Graphic Design courses. I obtained both a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) and Bachelor of Arts during my four years.
September 2008
- May 2012
North Easton, Massachusetts, United States
West Texas A&M University
MBA
Languages
English (Native),
Russian (Native),
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe In Design,
Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Power Point,
Microsoft Word,
Sewing,
Crochet,
Knitting,