Alexa Wells

Alexa Wells

Marketing Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder + Creative Director at Very Sunny Day

  • Education

    • Deerfield High School

      2005 - 2009
    • Indiana University Bloomington

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Studio Art: Graphic Design

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Phi, Indiana University Dance Marathon Recruitment Committee, Graphic Design Club, Undergraduate Association of Art Historians, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  • Experience

    • Environmental Systems Design, Inc.

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      Marketing Intern

      Compiled and organized information on company projectsCreated a Wiki page for the company's intranet siteDesigned a logo for the company's "university" component and newsletter

    • Gensler

      May 2012 - Aug 2013
      Graphic Design/Marketing Intern

      Created logos, diagrams, book designs and page layouts for a wide variety of marketing and design projects Assisted with numerous marketing and organizational projects

    • Kelley Creative Services

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Graphic Design Intern

      Designing posters, t-shirts, brochures, etc. for the MBA Association's clubs and committees

    • Dana Rebecca Designs

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

      Responsible for carrying out brand identity through all print and digital platforms.Collaborated with marketing specialist and web developer on a daily basis to design and produce content for multiple sections of the retail website.Formatted printed catalogs and design print invitations.Worked with out-of-house photographer to both plan photoshoots and edit raw imagery. Designing slides for the website celebrity section and home page, Facebook and blog posts, and print collateral Working closely with the marketing specialist and web developer to produce designsAssisting with organizational tasks around the office

      • Graphic Designer

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
      • Graphic Design Intern

        Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Pepper Construction Group

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

      Work with PR/communications team on the strategy and execution of both internal and external material including e-blasts, advertisements, job site branding and incorporating brand messaging into employee communications and documents, in addition to ensuring that brand standards are upheld.Collaborate with marketing team to create graphics that further the company’s message on client-facing project pursuit collateral including proposals, presentations, and brochures.Assist internal departments such as Safety, Quality, and subsidiary marketing departments as needed with graphic requests. Show less

      • Graphic Designer

        Dec 2014 - Aug 2017
      • Graphic Design Intern

        Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Transwestern

      Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
      Senior Graphic Designer

      Led design efforts for Plus161, a national platform created to pitch real estate business more effectively. Responsible for naming, concepting and designing the Plus161 brand and all of its collateral.Collaborate with marketing team to advertise Transwestern’s commercial properties across the country. This includes naming and branding the property, and concepting and executing creative advertising campaigns for said building.

    • Omobono

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2021
      Art Director

      Concept, design and execute unique campaigns and creative solutions across print, digital and experiential mediums on tight deadlines and within budget.Craft creative strategy in line with current trends and industry best practices.

    • Impact Networking, LLC

      Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

      Develop unique brand identities, strategies, and experiences for small to medium-sized businesses.

      • Associate Creative Director

        Sept 2022 - Oct 2022
      • Senior Art Director

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2022
    • Very Sunny Day

      Oct 2022 - now
      Founder + Creative Director

      Brand strategy & identity creation, art direction and graphic design for numerous individuals and small businesses.Worked in various markets, including universities, consulting firms, healthcare professionals, fashion and jewelry specialists, non-profit organizations, general contractors and commercial real estate firms.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexa Wells
      Dean's List - 2011 - 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Design Director

      Issued by Commit2Change on Aug 2013
      Commit2ChangeAssociated with Alexa Wells