Paula V. Garcia

Freelance Marketing & Visual Content Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)

Produced print and digital assets including flyers, signage, and social media graphics for 50+ brand activations; coordinated brand activations across Chicago; managed signage, giveaways, and decor; created cohesive brand assets; planned and executed high-quality marketing campaigns across platforms.

Freelance Marketing & Visual Designer at Wave Chicago

Produced marketing materials across print and digital platforms; designed social media graphics, banners, and email collateral; supported event promotion and overall visual storytelling.

Barista & Marketing Assistant at Thomas Coffee, New Lenox

Supported marketing initiatives and customer engagement; produced promotional materials as needed.

Radio Manager at WCSF FM

Created marketing promos, scheduled guests, and edited audio.

President at International Club

Event planning and organization; database updates; team management; grew membership 6x; planned multicultural events; managed budgets.

Layout Designer at The Encounter Magazine

Created and designed media for the magazine, writing and creating visuals to accompany articles.

Committee Facilitator at Relay for Life

Coordinated campus clubs to donate and organize prize distributions; supported event planning.

CRM & Engagement Specialist at OSCA Alternative Schools Network

Used CRM tools to track engagement, optimize lead conversion, and increase sales 7x within one month; represented brands at promotional events; gathered audience insights to inform digital marketing strategies.