Hi, I’m Allyana, a graphic designer and visual storyteller and newly grad that studied at Illinois State University. I’m passionate about building cohesive brand identities and crafting visuals that communicate clear stories across print, web, and social media. My work blends aesthetics with function to engage audiences and support strong brand narratives. As a leader in ISU's Graphic Design Club and Red Bird Pop Club, I coordinate events, mentor teammates, and produce promotional content for outreach and engagement. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, shooting photos and videos, and learning new tools like Blender, CapCut, and the Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life.

Allyana Mercado

Hi, I’m Allyana, a graphic designer and visual storyteller and newly grad that studied at Illinois State University. I’m passionate about building cohesive brand identities and crafting visuals that communicate clear stories across print, web, and social media. My work blends aesthetics with function to engage audiences and support strong brand narratives. As a leader in ISU's Graphic Design Club and Red Bird Pop Club, I coordinate events, mentor teammates, and produce promotional content for outreach and engagement. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, shooting photos and videos, and learning new tools like Blender, CapCut, and the Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Allyana, a graphic designer and visual storyteller and newly grad that studied at Illinois State University. I’m passionate about building cohesive brand identities and crafting visuals that communicate clear stories across print, web, and social media. My work blends aesthetics with function to engage audiences and support strong brand narratives.

As a leader in ISU’s Graphic Design Club and Red Bird Pop Club, I coordinate events, mentor teammates, and produce promotional content for outreach and engagement. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, shooting photos and videos, and learning new tools like Blender, CapCut, and the Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Secretary, Illinois State University Graphic Design Club at Illinois State University Graphic Design Club
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led a student organization, coordinating events, art displays, design workshops and club activities to generate revenue. Collaborated with other board members on ideas and development of club partnerships across Illinois State University. Created promotional content to increase event attendance and public involvement. Managed social media content and student engagement across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
President, Red Bird K-Pop Club at Red Bird K-Pop Club, Illinois State University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led student organization, coordinating events, dance showcases, and club activities. Managed social media content across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Created promotional content to increase event attendance and student involvement. Oversaw marketing for the club and dance team. Filmed, photographed, and edited content for social media. Organized meetings, dance practices, and themed K-Pop events.
Secretary at Illinois State Graphic Design Club
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led a student organization, coordinating events, art displays, design workshops, and club activities to generate revenue. Created promotional content to increase event attendance and public involvement. Collaborated with other board members on ideas and development of club partnerships across Illinois State University.
President at Red Bird K-Pop Club
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led a student organization, organized meetings, dance showcases, and themed K-Pop events; oversaw marketing for the club and dance team; created promotional content for social media; filmed, photographed, and edited content for social platforms.
Secretary, Illinois State Graphic Design Club at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led a student organization, coordinating events, art displays, design workshops, and club activities to generate revenue; collaborated with board members on ideation and development of club partnerships across Illinois State University; created promotional content to increase event attendance and public involvement.
President, Red Bird Pop Club at Illinois State University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led meetings, organized dance showcases and club activities; managed social media content and engagement across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; created promotional content to increase event attendance and student involvement; oversaw marketing for the club and dance team; filmed, photographed, and edited content for social media; organized dance practices and themed K-pop events.
President at Red Bird Pop Club (K-Pop Club), Illinois State University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led a student organization, coordinating events, dance showcases, and club activities. Managed social media content across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Created promotional content to increase event attendance and student involvement. Oversaw marketing for the club and dance team. Filmed, photographed, and edited content for social media.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Graphic Design at Illinois State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Software (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
3D Modeling (Blender)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

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