Milly J. Correa Hernandez Ⓥ Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, CA, US

Pasadena, CA, US

Co-leading the national NAMI 8-week Peer-to-Peer class where I teach adult students about mental health and wellness as well as nurture a safe environment for us to all learn from one another through sharing my personal anecdotes and creating a judgement-free space.

Pasadena, California, United States

• Training/mentoring over 15 students in Communications, most of which I took initiative to bring into our organization by seeking and creating partnerships with local universities including Pasadena City College.
• Initiated and nurtured partnerships with TeenTix LA from attending their community group meeting to doing cross-promotion with them on social media.
• Researched and implemented new cost-saving apps and more sustainable ways of printing and creating materials saving money and environmental resources
• Spearheading the initiative to have a Mental Health and Wellness Resource table as part of our Terry Chatkupt: A Year exhibition, connecting us with new potential community partners and broadening the reach of our.
• Joined the Leading for Impact committee to create the Theory of Change
• Have led over 6 team meetings through interactive wellness and DEIA presentations

Pasadena, CA, USA

• Working with Armory brand guidelines to create various print and digital promotional collateral.
• Collaborating with Exhibitions department and artists to create vinyl signage, brochures, decide wall colors, and much more to ensure exhibitions are representative of the artists' work.
• Teaming up with various departments to strategize and implement better marketing goals that are inclusive of all the services and programs the Armory offers the community.
• Initiating new promotional ideas and implementing them across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Recording and promoting our community outreach programs in the LA area.
• Expanding program awareness through fun and insightful social media posts.

Pasadena, California

• Creating new ways to reduce print costs and usage of natural resources while reaching a wider audience.
• Managing all social media accounts and increasing audience reach.
• Performing HTML coding, managing website content, and sending bulk emails.
• Pre-flighting digital files and preparing them for both offset and digital press.
• Designing large banners and publications and dispersing them in the community.
• Initiating marketing efforts through designs created using Adobe software.

Pasadena, CA

• Select projects include:
• Side Street Projects, 2018: Created marketing materials such as posters, postcards, and instagram images to promote their March Skill Share: Repair Cafe.
• The Arcata Compost Revolution, 2016 – 2017: Generated the logo, color palette, and branding guide to help integrate this business into the community.
• Humboldt Int'l Film Festival, 2016: Collaboratively created new logo and posters celebrating the 50th Anniversary.
• HSU Student Disability Resource Center, 2016: Constructed an informative brochure, flyer, and poster explaining their free services.
• PCC TRIO Upward Bound, 2015: Gathered and edited photographs, copy, and various design drafts to create a fun and informative brochure representing programs services.

Arcata, CA

• As a member of the Marketing Committee, I worked side by side with the team to initiate and create promotional materials for the center and events.
• Generated and wrote content for social media accounts and blog.
• Solicited community members, students, staff and faculty for blog content/articles in-person, by phone and through email, as a representative of the Academic & Career Advising Center
• Distilled information gained through interviews into easily understood and fun blog content
• Using existing branding to design posters and other advertising material, including photography for targeted campaigns
• Created aesthetically pleasing and informative designs for various applications from fliers to buttons to blog illustrations

Arcata, CA

• Rebranded flyers for the Learning Center to create a more welcoming and coherent feel for the Learning Center to attract more patrons.
• Inventing marketing materials such as posters, buttons, and invitation designs using Adobe programs and Microsoft Publisher to promote campus events and center services.
• Shot and edited photographs to upload to the website using Drupal.
• Generated questions and designs to promote student staff success.
• Met with staff frequently to collaboratively plan and create designs as needed.
• Created environmental signage for aspects of the center to be clearly interpreted and understood by the campus community.

Arcata, CA

• Designed logos for annual events including Hall of Fame and the Sports Auction.
• Created vector graphics for promotion of Athletic Department events on Instagram.
• Illustrated designs and templates for social media including geofilters.

Eureka, CA

• Gained hands-on experience assisting in the day-to-day management of the gallery.
• Planned exhibit layouts, installed and de-installed exhibitions.
• Devised curatorial projects such as catalogs, brochures, and show cards.
• Composed press releases, interviewed artists, and hosted receptions.
• Photographed artwork, events, and gallery interior.
• Helped host receptions for gallery artists and donors.

Arcata, CA

• Created a facebook and actively posted to it using fresh and interesting content from our exhibitions and events.
• Implemented marketing strategies and distributed show cards to promote student-run gallery events and student artists to gain attention and sales.
• Reviewed resumes and applications to select artists and new gallery hires.

Arcata, CA

• Collaborated with the Publishing Committee to design a book cover for Pinetum Britannicum.
• Made marketing materials including post cards, flyers, and pamphlets to help connect students to the library's services and events.
• Formed promotional materials to be sent out to donors.

Arcata, CA

• Developed signage and environmental graphics throughout the library.
• Organized and maintained confidential documents in filing and databases.
• Created a safe and welcoming environment for the community and those visiting the office.
• Managed library inventory and ordered new products as needed.
• Designed invitations for special events.
• Assisted in setting up for parties and library events.

Arcata, CA

• Generated the logo, color palette, and branding foundation to help integrate this business into the Arcata community.
• Worked closely with my team to create concepts and integrated feedback as needed.
• Implemented designs for templates, informational materials, and event flyers.
• Created and managed the Facebook, Instagram, and website.
• Gathered and selected proper fonts and photographs for all branding purposes.
• Met with local businesses to see how we could best integrate our services with the business.

Eureka, CA

• Initiated and completed a network-wide Branding Guide, color palette, and state-wide newsletter to help the centers run more efficiently and effectively while keeping the designs consistent and professional.
• Maximized promotion of region-wide services through online marketing, designing flyers, brochures, Facebook advertisements, and business cards.
• Completed a network-wide Branding Guide, color palette, and statewide newsletter for centers to remain consistent and professional in branding

Arcata, California

• Used Adobe software and Microsoft Office to create electronic and print versions of designs.
• Designed for print and web applications, wrote press releases, shot and edited photographs, developed marketing plan for campaigns, and edited documents.
• Collaborate with Council Assistant on in-house advertising, marketing media, and many other responsibilities that helped promote AS services.
• Worked closely with Council Representatives and showed them rough drafts of designs for approval and completed projects within strict deadlines.
• Developed signs and environmental graphics.
• Submitted rough drafts to AS Representatives for approval.

Pasadena, CA

• Constructed promotional designs such as yearbooks, invitations, shirts, and artwork for print and web to document program services and benefits. These inform prospective students, parents, and donors for fundraising.
• Reviewed resumes and essays to strengthen students' college applications.
• Created presentations on Financial Aid Resources and College Preparation.
• Tabled at campus events to recruit students.
• Answered questions of students and parents at events, in the office, over the phone, etc.
• Handled clerical tasks, filing, answering phones, etc.

Pasadena, CA

• Entered data tracking payments for the flea market bookings.
• Filed various confidential information.
• Calculated and kept count of monetary records.Also worked for them through freelancing (see logo).

Pasadena, CA

• Generated innovative design ideas to rebrand the program collateral including a signature mark, color palette, and font choices.
• Designed staff shirts and multiple informative flyers.
• Initiated marketing plans to reach out to more low income and first generation students and parents to strengthen the program's efforts in helping high school students enroll in college.

Pasadena, CA

• Crafted flyers, business cards, and signage to use for branding and marketing purposes.
• Photographed events and products to raise awareness and sales of this eco-friendly small business.
• Renovated documents and contracts to be informative and visually pleasing.
• Organized store products.
• Managed the contact database.
• Kept the office organized.

Pasadena, CA

• Gained professional development skills through workshops, then interned in the community.
• Interviewed candidates for the new classes of interns.
• Acquired skills in business, money management, time management, public speaking, and networking.

Pasadena, CA

• Designed large welcome banners to be included at the entrances of the park.
• Photographed and recorded events to create content for social media accounts.
• Initiated completion of promotional book to show to donors and press.
• Distributed flyers to crowds of thousands for over 150 concerts.
• Worked at events outside of Memorial Park including; South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival, Make Music Pasadena, & Art Walks.
• Kept the artists' green room organized and maintained public safety.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Completed data entry, wrote transcripts for videos,
• Assisted in merchandise photo-shoots and organized merchandise.
• Researched vegan options in various locations.
• Transcribed videos on YouTube.
• Spoke at crowded events about animal-friendly lifestyles, and created blog content.
• Also helped PETA host two demonstrations at Pasadena City College.

Pasadena, CA

• Photographed students and gallery patrons.
• Edited and organized images.
• Composed flyers, posters, and other pieces to promote courses.

Bachelor'S Degree, Art Studio Emphasis In Graphic Design

• 4.0 GPA. Presidential Scholar. EOP Honor Roll. • Student Access Gallery President. • Memberships: EOP, TRIO Alumni Association.

Associate Of Arts (Aa) Degree In Communication Arts, Graphic Design

• 3.6 GPA. Honors Scholar. Dean's Honor Roll. • Visual Arts and Media Club President and Club Council Representative. • Memberships.

Graphic Design

• 3.6 GPA. • Courses: Advertising, Graphic Design I and II, Packaging, Typography, Printmaking, and Head Drawing. • Scholarships: Received.

High School Diploma, Graphic Design

• 4.25 GPA. AP and Honors Scholar. • Lead artist for the school paper. • Memberships: Graphic Communications Academy, Visual Arts & Design.