Kolleen Caffyn
New Media Digital Designer
Contact: (609) 618-5053 || www.linkedin.com/in/kolleen-caffyn || kolleen1005@gmail.com
Summary
I am an innovative designer with a diverse skill set and strong interest in all facets of media and animation, who enjoys working in the fold where creativity meets technology in the production process. My interests are fluid and I am passionate about new technology and techniques.
I enjoy creating and manipulating visuals using images, color, movement and sound to convey ideas.
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Fall 2017-Spring 2022
Bachelor of Art In Communication and Media
Current GPA: 3.298
Relevant Coursework
- Information Design Techniques | Video Narrative
- Composing Documents for the Web | Composing Documents for Print
- Electronic Writing Workshop | Click & Read: Interactive Storytelling
- Technology and Tactics of Sound | Electronic Music In Practice
- 3D Modeling and Animation | Game Architecture and Design
- Roadmap to Computing | Introduction to Web Development
Skills
- Technical Knowledge: Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite, Microsoft Office, TV/film pre-/post-production and basic web development
- Design/Composition:
- Graphic Design/Illustration: Krita, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
- 3D Modeling: Houdini, Unity
- Audio/Video Editing: Audacity, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere/After Effects
- Music Composition: FL Studio, Ableton
- Programming:
- HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, some Javascript and Python
- Also familiar with C#, PHP, and MySQL
Experience
Oct 2020 - Present
Audio/Visual Editing Intern
Clarity, The Social Network for Your Love Life
A young startup that created a comprehensive platform for resources for your romantic and emotional health since the launch of the Clarity mobile application in December 2020.- Responsibilities:
- Edited 50+ pre-recorded audio and video clips for public release using Audacity and Adobe Premiere to insure clean releases.
- Acquired knowledge and technical acumen within a dynamic start-up environment.
- Worked remotely and independently to ensure all weekly deliverables were produced on time.
- Assisted in multiple phases of a new product design in both pre- and post launch phases of development.
Summer (May - August) 2021
Marketing/Graphic Design Intern
New Jersey Innovation Institute
NJII combines the vast resources of NJIT, strong industry and government relationships, and proven methods to drive innovation and deliver transformative products and services in biopharma, data and advanced technology, defense and homeland security, entrepreneurship, healthcare delivery, and professional and corporate education.
- Responsibilities:
- Revamped the company directory and edited over 200+ headshots of current employees.
- Created several explainer videos and deliverables using Powtoon for various departments.
- Manipulated existing assets to design new materials and supported departments with various design needs
Spring (February - May) 2021
Graphic Design and Sound Engineering Intern
J-Intelligence Networks
A non-profit organization committed to empowering women and embracing their emotional wellness.
- Responsibilities:
- Created weekly graphics using existing assets to maintain organizational consistency.
- Developed animated graphic elements to enhance the digital messaging in accordance with the mission of organization
- Collaborated with the team to successfully introduce social media stories within the deadlines given.
- Implemented design principles in keeping with best practices of the organization for a cohesive branding strategy