BEHIND THE VISUALS

I’m Lauren, a Graphic Designer from Boston, MA. I’m currently studying Graphic Design at the University of Florida and am a graduate of the Design & Media Communications program at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. I’m certified in multiple Adobe Creative Cloud programs and plan to continue pursuing my creative goals in sports media. My work is driven by creativity, passion, and authenticity, which I strive to bring to every design.

  • Graphic Design (BFA) Student at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL (2025-2029)

    Early College Program Student at North Shore Community College in Danvers, MA (2023-2025)

    Design & Media Communications Student at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Hathorne, MA (2021-2025)

  • Communications Intern: Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Hathorne, MA (2024-2025)

    • Creates posts for social media platforms to promote community engagement

    • Designs visual content for the NightHawks Adult Education program and engages with other media opportunities around campus

    • Captures high quality photographs of students to contribute to the development of the school's media library

    • Contributes to overall office efficiency by handling a range of general office tasks

    Specialty Clerk: The General Store in Hamilton, MA (2022-2025)

    • Independently manages storefront during peak hours

    • Responsible for maintaining food supply for customers

    • Practices exemplary customer service skills

    • Uses organizational skills to maintain a well presented environment

    Cashier, Maintenance Worker: Connolly’s Pharmacy, Inc. in Hamilton, MA (2020-2024)

    • Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the entire property

    • Leads as an example and mentor for other employees

    • Processes transactions efficiently and assists customers in locating products

    • Demonstrates organization and responsibility through quality work and service both internally and externally

    • Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & Premiere Pro Certified Professional

    • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design & Video Design

    • Essex North Shore Adobe Lightroom Certified

    • OSHA 10 Certified┃CPR Certified┃First Aid Certified

    • 4 years of experience in the Adobe Suite software

    • Practice in photography, video editing, graphic design, and traditional art

    • Design & Media Communications Student, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Student Event Photographer, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Digital Media & Content Creator, Peabody Tanners Varsity Swim & Dive Team

    • Campaign Manager & Content Creator for Akram Mchiti's Senior Class President Campaign, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Social Media Manager for the Class of 2025, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Student Council Graphic Designer, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Communications Intern, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

    • Junior Panhellenic Marketing Delegate, University of Florida

    • National Honor Society/National Technical Honor Society Chapter Vice President, Essex North Shore

    • Senior Class Representative, Essex North Shore

    • SkillsUSA Chapter Vice President, Essex North Shore

    • Varsity Swim & Dive Captain, Peabody Tanners

    • Student Council Graphic Designer, Essex North Shore

    • Trumpeter, TAPS for Military Ceremonies

    • Altar Server, The Church of St. Paul

  • "[Lauren] has a designer’s eye that can see what is current and cutting-edge, and produce her own version of it."

    Tessa Amoroso, Design & Media Communications Instructor at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

  • "Lauren exemplifies our graduate profile of being collaborative, culturally proficient, entrepreneurial, kind, perseverant, and responsible."

    Dr. Heidi Riccio, Superintendent-Director at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

  • [Lauren's] creative input has been incredibly valuable and she consistently demonstrates a willingness to go the extra mile.

    Lisa Berube, Assistant Director of Workforce Development at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

  • "Throughout my time working with Lauren, she has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic abilities, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering passion for graphic design."

    Jessica Ciccotelli, Early College Facilitator at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

  • "Lauren's meticulous writing reflects her dedication and ability to express complex ideas with insight and clarity. Her work truly showcases her talents."

    Kimberly Rodriguez, English Language Arts Instructor at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School