SYDNEY LINFORD
Fairfield, CT | sydlinford@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Intern
Stamford Health | Stamford, CT
July 2024 – Present
- Provide graphic design support for Marketing & Communications team of a large health care system in Fairfield County.
- Collaborate with Senior Graphic Designer & Content Director on patient-facing materials.
- Design visually compelling graphics, animations, & reels for social media platforms, yielding increased engagement.
Research Assistant
Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ
May 2021 – August 2023
Trained student researchers and led various design projects, including:
- Interactive Map for Works on Water, a web-based map coded in JavaScript, documenting works in the collective (Supervised by Nancy Nowacek).
- Design & prototype for an artist website, created in Adobe XD (Supervised by Lainie Fefferman).
- User Interface assets and illustrations for Oregon Road ‘83, an educational video game (Supervised by Alex Wellerstein).
President (2023 – 2024)
Sponsorship Chair (2022 – 2023)
Neon Nights | Hoboken, NJ
Served on the executive board of the pilot program of Neon Nights, benefitting the Jed Foundation:
- Led operations & handled logistics for two successful fundraisers, raising $14,344 for mental health initiatives.
- Communicated with and secured donations from 18 sponsoring businesses.
- Recruited members, managed funds, and oversaw the executive team and event volunteers.
Mental Health Ambassador
Rare Impact | Remote
September 2023 – May 2024
- Selected to be an ambassador for Selena Gomez’s organization dedicated to increasing access to resources and raising funds for mental health.
- Served as a mental health advocate to foster inclusion and destigmatize mental health.
Recruitment Chair (2022 – 2023)
PR Asst. (2021), Apparel (2021/23), Asst. Social Chair (2023/24), & Recruitment Counselor (2024)
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority | Hoboken, NJ
- Planned, organized, and budgeted for large-scale recruitment and social events.
- Improved brand image, expanded campus visibility, increased membership growth, and advocated for diverse recruitment practices.
- Designed flyers & social media posts, and served as the main point of contact for the organization.
Brand Founder
I'm Not Fine & Shirts By Sydney | Fairfield, CT
February 2023 – Present
- Design & manufacture products for two apparel brands: I’m Not Fine (est. 2024) and Shirts By Sydney (est. 2023).
- Illustrate graphics, source materials, and create products using vinyl, direct-to-fabric, & screen printing techniques.
EDUCATION
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ | August 2020 – May 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & Technology
Concentration in Graphic Design
Minor in Computer Science
GPA 3.45, High Honor
Awards: Dean’s List (2020 Fall, 2022 Fall – 2024 Spring), Lawrence T. Babbio Pinnacle Scholar (2020 – 2024), Senior Capstone Award (2024), First Place Student Awards Exhibition (2023), Program of the Year for Educational Impact for Neon Nights (2023), Best Dynamic Recruiter (Theta Phi Alpha, 2022)
Involvement: Theta Phi Alpha Sorority, Neon Nights, Rare Impact
PROJECTS
I'm Not Fine (2024) is a multimedia art installation in the form of a pop-up shop, featuring screen-printed garments inspired by personal experiences with mental health. I’m Not Fine aims to address the stigma against mental illness and encourage viewers to open a dialogue about the lived experiences of those who suffer from mental illness. Senior Capstone Award, 2024 Stevens Institute of Technology
Behind Closed Doors (2023) is a three-dimensional mixed media piece representing how we compartmentalize our emotions and keep to ourselves. First Place, Student Awards Exhibition 2023 Stevens Institute of Technology
SKILLS
Mental Health First Aid
Certified to provide help to someone experiencing a mental health crisis
Communication
Public speaking & presenting, effective writing, active listening, professional client meetings
Organizational
Event planning, committee chair, budget management, membership recruitment
Adobe Suite
Proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and XD
JavaScript
Proficiency in creating & modifying websites
Print Production
Large format, collateral materials, flyers, screen-printing & burning
T-Shirt Design
Vinyl, direct-to-fabric, screen-printing Design for outsourced & in-house production
Creative Design
Graphic Design, Animation, Video Editing, Illustration, Packaging Design, 3D Design & Construction, User Interface, Web Design
Marketing
Social Media, Shopify, User Experience, Market Research