I am a creative and collaborative professional aiming to deliver impactful designs that engage the target audience and enhance team projects. I consistently prepare myself for new challenges and thrive in environments that foster creativity and teamwork. My passion lies in graphic design, illustration, and visual development. I enjoy working on diverse projects, from social media campaigns to event branding, always with the goal of producing compelling and inclusive designs.

Natalya Duran-Salazar

I am a creative and collaborative professional aiming to deliver impactful designs that engage the target audience and enhance team projects. I consistently prepare myself for new challenges and thrive in environments that foster creativity and teamwork. My passion lies in graphic design, illustration, and visual development. I enjoy working on diverse projects, from social media campaigns to event branding, always with the goal of producing compelling and inclusive designs.

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I am a creative and collaborative professional aiming to deliver impactful designs that engage the target audience and enhance team projects. I consistently prepare myself for new challenges and thrive in environments that foster creativity and teamwork.

My passion lies in graphic design, illustration, and visual development. I enjoy working on diverse projects, from social media campaigns to event branding, always with the goal of producing compelling and inclusive designs.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Power DJ (Disc Jockey) at Self-Employed
September 1, 2018 - June 21, 2024
Provide an enjoyable music experience at various events including weddings and birthdays. Meet with party planners and go over the evening itinerary to ensure a successful event.
Graphic Design Intern at Visions GPS Branding LLC
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Design social media posts as well as posts that would be sent via email to clients and members of contributing organizations. Conversed with different entrepreneurs and organizations in marketing events, gaining knowledge as well as social experience.
Tennis Coach at SBPD Summer Tennis Program
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Provided tennis training to young tennis enthusiasts in the community. Gave helpful tips and skills over the game of tennis, gaining leadership experience and building lasting relationships with the community and police department.
Social Media Officer at USFFW AAF
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Managed the AAF college chapter social media page for the university. Designed flyers and posts, posting a week and day prior and day of on two different platforms to involve more Graphic Design students with the events.
311 Customer Liaison Intern at South Bend 311
June 1, 2025 - June 21, 2024
Work on organization for relocation with items, files, and client redirection. Design new business cards and discuss new designs for flyers, mail, and social media posts to be inclusive and informative for the community.
311 Customer Liaison Intern at South Bend 311
June 1, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Work on organization for relocation with items, files, and client redirection. Design new business cards and discuss new designs for flyers, mail, and social media posts to be inclusive and informative for the community.
Graphic Design Intern at Visions GPS Branding LLC
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Design social media posts as well as posts that would be sent via email to clients and members of contributing organizations. Conversed with different entrepreneurs and organizations in marketing events, gaining knowledge as well as social experience.
USFFW AAF Social Media Officer at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Managed the AAF college chapter social media page for the university. Designed flyers and posts, posting a week and day prior and day of on two different platforms to get more Graphic Design students involved with the events.
DJ (Disc Jockey) at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - June 21, 2025
Provide an enjoyable music experience at various events including weddings and birthdays. Meet with the party planners and go over the evening itinerary to ensure a successful event.
Tennis Coach at SBPD Summer Tennis Program
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Provide tennis training to young tennis enthusiasts in the community. Give helpful tips and skills over the game of tennis. Gained leadership experience and built lasting relationships with the community and the police department.
311 Customer Liaison Intern at South Bend 311
June 1, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Work on organization for relocation with items, files, and client redirection. Design new business cards and discuss new designs for flyers, mail, and social media posts to be inclusive and informative for the community.
Graphic Design Intern at Visions GPS Branding LLC
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Design social media posts as well as posts that would be sent via email to clients and members of contributing organizations. Conversed with different entrepreneurs and organizations in marketing events, gaining knowledge as well as social experience.
USFFW AAF Social Media Officer at USFFW AAF
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Managed the AAF college chapter social media page for the university. Designed flyers and posts, posting a week and day prior and day of on two different platforms to get more Graphic Design students involved with the events.
DJ (Disc Jockey) at Self-employed
September 1, 2018 - June 9, 2025
Provide an enjoyable music experience at various events including weddings and birthdays. Meet with the party planners and go over the evening itinerary to ensure a successful event.
Tennis Coach at SBPD Summer Tennis Program
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Provide tennis training to young tennis enthusiasts in the community. Give helpful tips and skills over the game of tennis. Gained leadership experience and built lasting relationships with the community and the police department.
DJ (Disc Jockey)
September 1, 2018 - Present
Provide an enjoyable music experience at various events including weddings and birthdays. Meet with the party planners and go over the evening itinerary to ensure a successful event.
Graphic Design Intern at Visions GPS Branding LLC
August 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Design social media posts as well as posts that would be sent via email to clients and members of contributing organizations. Conversed with different entrepreneurs and organizations in marketing events, gaining knowledge as well as social experience.
Tennis Coach at SBPD Summer Tennis Program
August 31, 2018 - August 2, 2025
Provide tennis training to young tennis enthusiasts in the community. Give helpful tips and skills over the game of tennis. Gained leadership experience and built lasting relationships with the community and the police department.
USFFW AAF Social Media Officer at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
May 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Managed the AAF college chapter social media page for the university. Designed flyers and posts, posting a week and day prior and day of on two different platforms to get more Graphic Design students involved with the events.
311 Customer Liaison Intern at South Bend 311
June 1, 2025 - Present
Work on organization for relocation with items, files, and client redirection. Design new business cards and discuss new designs for flyers, mail, and social media posts to be inclusive and informative for the community.

Education

BA at University of Saint Francis
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Riley High School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
BA at University of Saint Francis
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Riley High School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
BA at University of Saint Francis
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Riley High School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
BA at University of Saint Francis
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Riley High School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

High Achievement in Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Silver Addy Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
USF Dean’s List
August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
USF Director’s Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Suma Cum Laude Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Academic and Technical Honors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Career and Technical Education Outstanding Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
McCullough Tabb Memorial Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certificate of Academic Excellence
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
President’s Education Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
High Achievement in Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Silver Addy Award
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
USF Dean’s List
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
USF Director’s Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Suma Cum Laude Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Academic and Technical Honors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Career and Technical Education Outstanding Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
McCullough Tabb Memorial Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certificate of Academic Excellence
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
President’s Education Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
High Achievement in Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Silver Addy Award
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
USF Dean’s List
August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
USF Director’s Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Suma Cum Laude Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Academic and Technical Honors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Career and Technical Education Outstanding Achievement
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
McCullough Tabb Memorial Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certificate of Academic Excellence
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
President’s Education Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other