Jillian Byra

Experience

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  University of Massachusetts Lowell

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Acted as leader and role model for 40-50 freshman residents• Spearheaded the Creative Artists LLC in my first year in Res Life, over two years in position created strong community among LLC members by planning and implementing creatively focused, social and academic programs• Created inclusive overall community among all floor members by building trusting relationships with residents• Increased attendance to floor socials and programs in second year by utilizing social media as a means to reach residents, as well as by implementing original and different ideas that interested residents while still achieving residential curriculum goals• Earned special recognition by professional staff for outstanding incident response skills and effective communication with residents• Worked successfully with other RA’s and professional staff to enforce University rules and regulations while on Duty and Security Show less

  • Resident Advisor: Creative Artists Community

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Graphic Design Assistant: Semester Intern

    Nov 2013 - May 2014

  • Transportation Services Driver

    May 2013 - May 2014
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  Boys and Girls Club of America

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2018

  Digital Arts Instructor

  Post college I continued to run the Girls Tech Team program, meeting once a week outside of my full time position in the evening.• Help to build professional skills in diverse group of Lawrence Public School students ranging from grades 4 to 8 through grant funded enrichment program • Instructor for Digital Arts Enrichment class where students learn basics of graphic design, music making, photography, and film editing• Created Girl’s Technology Group for members of the club with BGC Program Coordinator, run program similar to Digital Arts class as well as including STEM activities• Advised Girls Tech Team members in submitting projects to BGC national Digital Arts Festival Show less

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  Care.com

  Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Interactive Designer

  Assisted in all aspects of the creative world at Care. As a junior designer, I worked with the interactive team assisting more senior designers and art directors on design across all platforms (mobile web, iOS app, responsive and web design). Also worked with the brand/marketing team on site asset creation, web banners, social, print materials for the Care@Work business and occasionally emails. Worked cross functionally with marketers, developers and project managers. I got a very well rounded experience in my time at care. Show less

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  IBM

  Jun 2017 - now

  Visual Designer

  Visual Designer in the Sustainability Software group working on the Environmental Intelligence Suite.