Alyssa Burton

Time Management

Collaboration

Photography

Icon Design

Layout Design

Branding

Illustration

UI/UX Design

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

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Award-Winning Graphic Designer | Casting Vision Through Creative Marketing and Business Opportunities

I'm a graphic designer passionate about branding, advertising, visual storytelling, and illustration. I approach every project with a blend of strategic insight and strong visual intuition, aiming to create work that is both beautiful and purposeful. My love for creating started early, but it was through planning and promoting large-scale events that I discovered how much I enjoy combining creativity with leadership. That experience sparked my passion for graphic design and marketing and helped me recognize my strength in casting clear, compelling vision. Over the past few years, I’ve gained hands-on experience in creative marketing within fast-paced industries like athletics and recreation. From leading campaigns to building brand identities, I’ve used design to tell meaningful stories and create real impact. My attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and project management skills have been key to delivering high-quality, effective work. I believe creativity is a gift meant to connect, inspire, and serve. Whether I’m illustrating, designing, or strategizing, I’m committed to doing work that reflects that purpose.

Work History

Freelance Photography and Design Services

FreelanceCreate custom designs including logos, graphics, t-shirts, and invitations.

Graphic Design Lead

California Baptist UniversitySupport marketing campaign planning and execution; Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content creation; Formulate interactive posters, social media graphics, digital signage, stickers, and apparel; Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions; Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives; Manage timeline for projects.

Marketing and Communication Assistant and Content Creator

California Baptist UniversityOct 2023 - Aug 2025 • 1 yr 11 mosCollaboratively work alongside the Marketing & Communication team to identify social media opportunities; Create and curate content across all CBU social media channels; Execute marketing plans on social channels; Identify social media trends and opportunities that align with CBU's mission and purpose; Capture photographs; Shoot and edit videos; Assist with planning and executing social media campaigns; Assist with the creation of a monthly social media calendar; Maintain social media production schedules; Track engagement, impressions, and research on platforms.

Sports Marketing and Fan Engagement Intern

California Baptist UniversitySep 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosDevelop marketing strategies to promote intercollegiate athletic programs; Plan promotional campaigns, including product giveaways; Conduct market research; Evaluate marketing campaigns and advertisements; Lead Graphic Designer; Social Media Manager; Estimate demand for services and products; Develop digital marketing campaigns and in-game advertising; Execute game-day operation duties.

Community Life Student Worker

California Baptist UniversityMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mosPlan, execute, and manage a wide variety of events at California Baptist University (CBU), including New Student Orientation; Assist Community Life Staff with any additional help that may be needed in the Community Life Administrative office or on CBU grounds.

Graphic Design Intern

EsriMay 2025 - Aug 2025 • 4 mosAssist in the development of visual assets for print and digital marketing including brochures, social media graphics, infographics, and event materials, including User Conference (UC) and Esri Staff Barbeque; Collaborate with senior designers and marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs; Contribute to layout design and production for presentations, reports, and internal communications; Prepare and optimize design files for print and web using Adobe Creative Suite.

Digital Marketing Intern

Futures Training CenterMay 2023 - Sep 2023 • 5 mosAssists with the design and execution of social media campaigns; Create weekly calendars to promote the company's brand; Create and distribute infographics and videos on social media; Track social media engagement; Perform social media marketing research; Engage in social media posts; Create compelling graphics and content to share across social channels; Ensure brand message is consistent.

Education

California Baptist University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Graphic Design2022 - 2026

Martin Luther King High School RUSD

High School Diploma2019 - 2022

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