I've known I had a knack for understanding aesthetics and creating art since I was young— a sentiment acknowledged by collaborators I've worked with in the past who told me I have a natural eye for design. Over time, creative design quickly evolved from a skill to becoming a deep passion of mine! My interests are continuously expanding into the developing field of technology, the human psyche, the wonders of the way people think and function, and recently have been fascinated by the relationship between tech and human behavior applied in the arts.Who am I, you wonder? I'm Kristen Portillo, a current 4th year student in California State University, Fullerton majoring in the Arts with a concentration in Graphic & Interactive Design and a minor in Marketing. I navigate through life guided by my principles of growth, gratitude, and purpose which have led me to my current roles where I foster my skills with much passion: a Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Web-Design Lead for the designathon FullyBeyond, a Design Lead for the hackathon FullyHacks, a graphic designer for CSUF's news outlet The Daily Titan, an aspiring entrepreneur, and a full-time student.In my career journey, I aspire to focus on creating aesthetically pleasing, human-centered designs with efficient UI/UX to provide user-ability across a diverse audience. I take joy in creating designs that not only look pleasant to the eye, but is also effortlessly navigable for the users!I'm excited to connect!🌟 Outside of work you can find me discovering new cafes, catching up with friends, traveling locally, and learning hobbies (dancing, language, the arts) 🌟
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Design Team LeadFullyhacksLake Elsinore, Ca, Us
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Executive DirectorFullybeyond May 2024 - PresentFullerton, California, United States- Established the event's brand and the formation of sub-teams within a team of 12 organizers, utilizing Discord and hosting in-person meetings once a month to further organize the communication between individuals and sub-teams- Developed structured meeting agendas and led bi-weekly organizer meetings to maintain project progress and alignment with our goals, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for members to engage with their ideas and solutions- Balanced responsibilities with my roles as Executive Director, Web-Design Lead, and officers for Marketing and Outreach- Networked with potential judges, panelists, and speakers from several universities and from companies to secure event participants- Led web-design meetings within a team of 4 in creating the UI and design of the event website, challenging the team to learn new skills and think creatively- Designed and delivered social media marketing posts and reels for Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok after devising a marketing campaign with the Marketing Team of 6 members -
Graphic DesignerDaily Titan Jan 2024 - PresentFullerton, California, United States- Participates in weekly meetings with production team of 5 to conceptualize and execute designs for promotional materials and special edition covers- Creates appealing photos and graphics for print ads, posters, and digital media with design team of 2- Meets tight deadlines while simultaneously managing multiple projects- Collaborates with clients to create ad designs that satisfy clients’ product values and portrays their message accurately -
Design Team LeadFullyhacks Nov 2023 - PresentFullerton, California, United States- Managed design team of 6, encouraging collaborative and innovative environment- Created appealing social media posts and brand logo that increased account engagement and help set a new record of 400+ applicant for a 24-hour event sponsored by 7+ sponsors (Google, Wolfram, Postman, Vercel, etc.)- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, delegating tasks to team members and providing guidance on design strategies- Organized weekly meetings to conduct design critiques and cooperate on website designs, fostering an environment where team members each contribute to give constructive feedback and ideas- Finalized compelling assets to match existing finished product materials for a cohesive design to hand over to marketing and web development team -
Design OfficerFullyhacks Sep 2023 - Nov 2023Fullerton, California, United States- Designed user interface (UI) for hackathon website, focusing on user-friendliness and responsiveness for both mobile and desktop devices- Worked closely with the design team and development team to ensure design is implemented accurately- Provided helpful feedback to the structure of the design to finalize the site
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Freelance Web DesignerQtea Boba & Food May 2024 - Jul 2024Lake Elsinore, California, United States- Collaborated with a local boba shop to redesign their website, enhancing user experience and boosting customer engagement- Conducted market research to understand key industry trends, market specifics, and user needs- Performed a competitive analysis by evaluating successful competitor boba websites, reviewed task flows of competitors, and leveraged SWOT Analysis to develop actionable strategies- Developed low and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing design- Designed and created a functioning site utilizing Framer
Kristen Portillo Education Details
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4.1 Gpa
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Kristen Portillo attended California State University, Fullerton, Temescal Canyon High School.
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