ELLA SULLIVAN
Ella Sullivan is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Hussman School of Media and Journalism, with minors in History and Women & Gender Studies. She is currently working as a graphic designer, combining her passion for storytelling with a love for visual and written media. Ella enjoys bringing ideas to life through design, marketing, and communication, always seeking opportunities to blend creativity with meaningful impact.
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IS A CREATOR BASED IN CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
SERVICE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Class of 2025
GPA 3.78
Dean's List: Fall 2021-Present
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Northwood High School
Class of 2021
GPA 4.4
Marketing Supervisor - UNC Campus Recreation
January 2022 — Present
Leading UNC Campus Recreation's student social media team and managing social platforms. Additionally, aiding in the creation of graphic materials.
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Student Graphic Designer - The Rams Club
September 2023 — January 2024
Creating print and digital graphic designs for The Rams Club. Additionally, photographing Rams Club gameday events.
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Intern — Innovate Carolina
May 2021 — August 2021
Ran social media accounts, created digital content and transcribed interviews.
Intern — Chatham 250
January 2021 — May 2021
Led intern team in the creation of press releases and social media content.
Intern — Shannon Media
June 2020 — August 2020
Wrote and edited articles while also helping with magazine communications.
AWARDS
Girl Scout Gold Award
August 2021
Received for creation of A Look Into Chatham's Past, an interactive digital history project.
Design
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, ProCreate
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Photography
DSLR, Lightroom, Photoshop
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Audio / Video
Premiere Pro, Soundtrap, Anchor, FiLMic Pro
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Social Media Management
Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, Youtube, Spotify, LinkedIn
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Writing and Editing
AP Style, MLA, Chicago
REFERENCES
Nicki D’Alessio
Marketing Coordinator
at UNC Campus Recreation
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Sophia Czekalski
Assistant Director of Communications
at The Rams Club
Kesem at UNC-Chapel Hill
Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator
August 2022 - Present
Camp Counselor and Student Leader
August 2021 - Present
Maintaining communications with alumni, partners, and served families while additionally creating graphics and merchandise and running social platforms. Additionally, volunteering as a summer camp counselor.
DESIGN AWARDS
Third Place in Art & Illustration Category in the 2024 Design Contest
Michigan State University Society of News Design
April 2024
Awarded Third Place in the Art & Illustration Category for Michigan State University Society of News Design's 2024 Design Contest for "Plastic Pollution in the World's Oceans" created as a class assignment in MEJO 482: Media Design with Professor Grayson Mendenhall.
Third Place in Alternative Story Format Category for the 2024 Design Contest
Michigan State University Society of News Design
April 2024
Awarded Third Place in the Alternative Story Format Category for Michigan State University Society of News Design's 2024 Design Contest for "Exploring Ocracoke" created as a class assignment in MEJO 484: Infographics with Professor Terence Oliver.
Second Place in Alternative Story Format Category for the 2024 Design Contest
Michigan State University Society of News Design
April 2024
Awarded Second Place in the Alternative Story Format Category for Michigan State University Society of News Design's 2024 Design Contest for "Lighthouses in North Carolina" created as a class assignment in MEJO 484: Infographics with Professor Terence Oliver.
