Design-minded communications professional with experience creating brand-consistent marketing materials, signage, and polished document/slideshow layouts, alongside copywriting, editing, and tutoring support. Known for clear communication, adaptability, and producing work that matches client needs and design briefs. Brings hands-on leadership and resourcefulness from retail operations, managing daily priorities and internal updates while supporting an excellent customer experience. Also has cross-functional experience in web/content updates, instructional design projects, and instructional support for English language learners.

Alanna Noel Solomon

Design-minded communications professional with experience creating brand-consistent marketing materials, signage, and polished document/slideshow layouts, alongside copywriting, editing, and tutoring support. Known for clear communication, adaptability, and producing work that matches client needs and design briefs. Brings hands-on leadership and resourcefulness from retail operations, managing daily priorities and internal updates while supporting an excellent customer experience. Also has cross-functional experience in web/content updates, instructional design projects, and instructional support for English language learners.

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Design-minded communications professional with experience creating brand-consistent marketing materials, signage, and polished document/slideshow layouts, alongside copywriting, editing, and tutoring support. Known for clear communication, adaptability, and producing work that matches client needs and design briefs.

Brings hands-on leadership and resourcefulness from retail operations, managing daily priorities and internal updates while supporting an excellent customer experience. Also has cross-functional experience in web/content updates, instructional design projects, and instructional support for English language learners.

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Work Experience

Instructional Designer, Communication Intern at Hawaii Pacific University (Dept. of Communication)
August 31, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Proposed and implemented a project to digitize, revise, and organize teaching materials and student resources for a Communication practicum program. Developed a searchable spreadsheet of internship opportunities and revised/reformatted syllabi and course paperwork. Coordinated with host company representatives by phone and email to clarify course processes and role expectations.
Graphic Design Specialist, Content Creator at Digital Solutions (operated by H Power Computing)
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Created brand-consistent marketing and advertising materials for print and web, producing original assets and recreating prior materials when source files no longer met ongoing needs. Managed the company website by performing content updates, writing and posting informative customer-directed articles, and revising existing content to maintain a consistent and engaging tone.
Writing Tutor, Center for Academic Success at Hawaii Pacific University
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Supported native and non-native English-speaking students through one-on-one sessions by helping increase clarity, strengthen arguments, and correct grammar and syntax in written assignments. Assisted students in understanding readings, assignment instructions, and professor feedback. Also supported the supervisor with writing/revising copy for emails and announcements, helped with Center webpages, and performed student scheduling and data entry for Academic Advising.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance Self-Employment
October 15, 2012 - Present
Designed print and digital marketing/advertising materials, logos and brand identities, document layouts, and end-user website design for individuals, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Iterated on concepts based on client feedback to align with preferences and design briefs, applying core design principles to deliver effective and attractive visual communication. Established mutual expectations via commission contract and maintained communication throughout drafts to final delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Multimedia at Hawaii Pacific University
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Human Resources Essentials
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services