SYDNEY LINFORD
Fairfield, CT | sydlinford@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & Technology | GPA 3.45 | August 2020 – May 2024
Concentrated in Graphic Design with a minor in Computer Science
Coursework: Creative Programming I/II, Graphic Design I/II/III, UX/UI Design, Web Programming
Awards: Capstone Award (awarded by the Visual Arts & Tech department, 2024), First Place in the Student Awards Exhibition (awarded by the Visual Arts & Tech department, 2023), Best Dynamic Recruiter (awarded by Theta Phi Alpha, 2022), Lawrence T. Babbio Pinnacle Scholar (2020 – 2024)
EXPERIENCE
Stamford Health | July 2024 - Present
Graphic Design Intern | Stamford, CT
- Create visually-compelling graphics for internal and external communications, patient-facing materials, and social media posts & reels using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere
- Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team on design projects
Stevens Institute of Technology | May 2021 – August 2023
Research Assistant | Interactive Map for Works on Water (2023), Artist Website Design & Prototyping (2022), Oregon Road '83 (2021) | Hoboken, NJ
- Worked on and led various design projects, including a responsive web-based map, an artist website, and an educational video game
- Presented design iterations to the client and made revisions according to feedback
Jaipur Kitchen | May 2022 – August 2022
Marketing and Public Relations Assistant | Hoboken, NJ
- Researched effective marketing strategies for the relevant demographic to create advertisements, infographics, and email campaigns
- Utilized tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and Shopify
LEADERSHIP
Rare Beauty | September 2023 – Present
Rare Impact Ambassador | Remote
- Serving as a mental health advocate to foster inclusion and destigmatize mental health
Neon Nights | November 2022 – May 2024
President (2023 – 2024), Sponsorship Chair (2022 – 2023) | Hoboken, NJ
- Served on the executive board of the pilot program of Neon Nights, benefitting the Jed Foundation
- Led operations, handled logistics, and organized events, including two successful annual fundraisers, raising $1,192 and $13,152 for mental health initiatives
- Communicated with and secured donations from 18 sponsoring businesses
- Established Neon Nights as an organization, recruited members, managed funds, and oversaw the executive team
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority | January 2021 – May 2024
Recruitment Chair (2022 – 2023) | Hoboken, NJ
PR Assistant (2021), Apparel Chair (2021 & 2023), Assistant Social Chair (2023-2024), Recruitment Counselor (2024)
- Planned, organized, and budgeted for Recruitment & Social events
- Created flyers and social media posts, improving the organization’s image and increasing attendance at events
- Served as the main point of contact for potential new members
SKILLS
Mental Health First Aid certified to provide help to someone experiencing a mental health crisis
Adobe Suite proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, and Premiere
JavaScript creating generative and interactive art and websites
Print Production large format, collateral materials, flyers, screen-printing & burning
Communication public speaking & presenting, effective writing, active listening
Organizational event planning, committee chair, collaboration, and budget management