Hi there! I'm Emily MacDaniel, a Graphic Designer and Content Creator based in Westport, CT, with a passion for visually compelling branding and digital storytelling for community programs and non-profit initiatives. I love collaborating with leadership teams to build strong brands, craft engaging campaigns, and empower organizations through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

Emily MacDaniel

Hi there! I'm Emily MacDaniel, a Graphic Designer and Content Creator based in Westport, CT, with a passion for visually compelling branding and digital storytelling for community programs and non-profit initiatives. I love collaborating with leadership teams to build strong brands, craft engaging campaigns, and empower organizations through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

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Hi there! I’m Emily MacDaniel, a Graphic Designer and Content Creator based in Westport, CT, with a passion for visually compelling branding and digital storytelling for community programs and non-profit initiatives.

I love collaborating with leadership teams to build strong brands, craft engaging campaigns, and empower organizations through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Content Creator at Westport Weston Family YMCA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and implemented creative materials for programmatic and membership promotions using a strategic multimedia approach. Served as the organization’s primary photographer, shooting, editing, and maintaining photo libraries for all special events and programs. Analyzed marketing performance data and created a comprehensive digital media strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and target audience. Led internal brand development processes; designed programmatic brand packages and facilitated feedback workshops while adhering to brand standards set by YUSA. Collaborated with CEO and CFO to create key organizational assets and presentations to engage stakeholders and boost fundraising efforts.
Marketing & Media Manager at Sterling Community Center
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led the organization through its first complete rebrand in its 90-year history. Implemented a task force of creatives, facilitated workshops, and delivered a full brand package, adhering to standards set by the Board of Directors. Designed assets for major fundraising events (signage, promotional emails, radio ads, press releases, social media campaigns); redesigned and maintained the website to increase public awareness of services and programs; created and implemented digital fundraising initiatives including the organization’s largest online campaign to meet an annual goal of $65,000. Promoted to supervise the Community Engagement Coordinator, interns, and external marketing committees. Conducted formal and informal performance evaluations, goal setting sessions, and full team workshops. Fostered relationships with corporate donors and public officials to grow the organization’s footprint in the community.
Co-Chair, Initiative to Inspire Social Change at Sterling Community Center
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led a DEI-driven group that oversees internal and external social justice initiatives at the community center.
Volunteer, Construction & Renovation at St Bernard Project
August 1, 2023 - Present
Worked directly with project leads to help build three homes in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans to be returned to the community affected by hurricanes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Design at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment