M. Harris

Work Experience

Art Director & Designer Intern at Colle McVoy (Minneapolis, MN)
June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Developed generative, social, activation, and experiential concepts for national accounts including Paris Hilton, McCormick, Zoetis, Perdue, and Allegiant Air, translating creative briefs into audience-focused campaign work. Designed and digitized 120+ mural assets for Colle McVoy and Juxtaposition Arts, producing large-scale, production-ready artwork for the Juxtaposition youth art and design nonprofit organization.
Digital Media Content & Designer Intern at Greater Twin Cities United Way (Minneapolis, MN)
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Art directed and photographed campaign visuals, translating brand strategy into 5+ story-driven print and digital assets to strengthen corporate donor engagement and brand consistency. Captured visuals for the Annual Action Day 10-Year Anniversary 2025 (60,000 reach), producing campaign assets. Redesigned nonprofit visual materials to strengthen brand storytelling across donor, community, and social channels.
Brand Designer & Content Strategist at Houston White Ventures (Minneapolis, MN)
October 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026
Art directed and designed integrated campaigns for Target, Get Down Coffee Co., Camdentown Tennis, Victory, Fresh Barbershop, and Black Cashmere, translating brand goals into cohesive visual concepts and campaign executions. Designed and produced 40+ content assets across brand channels, translating campaign concepts into consistent visual content that drove a 70% increase in digital audience engagement and supported key business objectives.
Digital Marketing Strategist Intern at General Mills (Minneapolis, MN)
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Conducted audience, media, and competitive analysis for Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and Annie’s, translating consumer and market insight into SEO/SEM strategies that lifted engagement by 35% and conversions by 18%. Presented data-driven strategic recommendations to senior strategists, converting market and competitive insights into actionable creative direction.
Graphic Designer (Packaging Intern) at Blu Dot Outlet
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Designed typography, iconography, and product visuals for packaging and digital applications within a retail product environment, increasing website traffic by 20% and packaging engagement by 15%. Spearheaded research-driven packaging, improving customer engagement through cross-industry unboxing analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Studio Arts (BA) at Metropolitan State University, College of Liberal Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2026
Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods