Magdalene Kennedy Resume
EXPERIENCE
Graphic & Motion Designer � Freelance
Aug 2019 � Present
Design motion graphics and other visual assets for local and remote clients, and review and revise deliverables with clients to ensure satisfaction.
Assistant Language Teacher � Miyazaki Board of Education
Miyazaki City, Japan � Aug 2019 � Aug 2020
Directed educational English videos during Spring 2020 school closures. Collaborated with Japanese educators to develop and implement lesson plans for junior high school students.
Freelance Graphic Designer � Nashville Film Festival
Nashville, TN � May 2019 � Aug 2019
Worked with the Executive Director and design team to conceptualize and execute the identity of the 50th annual Nashville Film Festival.
Graphic Designer � University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL � Aug 2018 � May 2019
Conceptualized and designed official graphics for the University Recreation Center, a facility accessed 800k+ times each year, in order to promote program offerings and events. Worked with Strategic Communications to adhere to UA Branding Standards.
Digital Marketing Intern � Musician�s Corner
Nashville, TN � Aug 2018 � May 2019
Increased social media engagement by 21% over three months while managing the online presence of Musician�s Corner at Centennial Park. Created and updated social media content during live shows.
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama � 2019
Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary
Depth Study: Digital Media & Narrative Arts
RECOGNITION
Holle Award for Excellence in Filmmaking
$10k Grant Recipient / Feb 2020
Grand Jury Prize Best Tennessee Student Short
Nashville Film Festival / Oct 2019
Student Employee of the Year Nominee
University of Alabama / April 2019
1st Place, Visual Arts
University Research and Creative Activities Showcase / March 2018
INVOLVEMENT
Brand Identity Director
Black Warrior Film Festival
Aug 2018 � May 2019
Paramount Film Venue Volunteer
SXSW / March 2019
Arts Advocacy Intern
Creative Campus
Aug 2016 � May 2017
Visual Editor
Marr�s Field Journal
Aug 2016 � May 2017
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
AfterEffects
Premiere Pro
InDesign
Graphic Design
Branding
Typography
Photography
GIFS
Layout
Video Production
Video Editing
Motion Graphics
Illustration
Digital Marketing
Photo Editing
Content Creation
EXPERIENCE
Graphic & Motion Designer � Freelance
Aug 2019 � Present
Design motion graphics and other visual assets for local and remote clients, and review and revise deliverables with clients to ensure satisfaction.
Assistant Language Teacher � Miyazaki Board of Education
Miyazaki City, Japan � Aug 2019 � Aug 2020
Directed educational English videos during Spring 2020 school closures. Collaborated with Japanese educators to develop and implement lesson plans for junior high school students.
Freelance Graphic Designer � Nashville Film Festival
Nashville, TN � May 2019 � Aug 2019
Worked with the Executive Director and design team to conceptualize and execute the identity of the 50th annual Nashville Film Festival.
Graphic Designer � University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL � Aug 2018 � May 2019
Conceptualized and designed official graphics for the University Recreation Center, a facility accessed 800k+ times each year, in order to promote program offerings and events. Worked with Strategic Communications to adhere to UA Branding Standards.
Digital Marketing Intern � Musician�s Corner
Nashville, TN � Aug 2018 � May 2019
Increased social media engagement by 21% over three months while managing the online presence of Musician�s Corner at Centennial Park. Created and updated social media content during live shows.
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama � 2019
Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary
Depth Study: Digital Media & Narrative Arts
RECOGNITION
Holle Award for Excellence in Filmmaking
$10k Grant Recipient / Feb 2020
Grand Jury Prize Best Tennessee Student Short
Nashville Film Festival / Oct 2019
Student Employee of the Year Nominee
University of Alabama / April 2019
1st Place, Visual Arts
University Research and Creative Activities Showcase / March 2018
INVOLVEMENT
Brand Identity Director
Black Warrior Film Festival
Aug 2018 � May 2019
Paramount Film Venue Volunteer
SXSW / March 2019
Arts Advocacy Intern
Creative Campus
Aug 2016 � May 2017
Visual Editor
Marr�s Field Journal
Aug 2016 � May 2017
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
AfterEffects
Premiere Pro
InDesign
Graphic Design
Branding
Typography
Photography
GIFS
Layout
Video Production
Video Editing
Motion Graphics
Illustration
Digital Marketing
Photo Editing
Content Creation