Hey there! I’m a designer based in Berlin. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in graphic design and visual communication at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, and I’m currently exploring opportunities across different industries. With 6 years of combined experience in gastronomy, design, and early education in the United States and Germany, plus global travel across Southeast Asia, Europe and the USA, I’ve gathered a wide range of skills and insights from diverse cultures. I’m enthusiastic, polite, and hardworking, with a passion for art, design, communication, and media.

Lily Hardy

Hey there! I’m a designer based in Berlin. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in graphic design and visual communication at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, and I’m currently exploring opportunities across different industries. With 6 years of combined experience in gastronomy, design, and early education in the United States and Germany, plus global travel across Southeast Asia, Europe and the USA, I’ve gathered a wide range of skills and insights from diverse cultures. I’m enthusiastic, polite, and hardworking, with a passion for art, design, communication, and media.

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Hey there! I’m a designer based in Berlin. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in graphic design and visual communication at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, and I’m currently exploring opportunities across different industries.

With 6 years of combined experience in gastronomy, design, and early education in the United States and Germany, plus global travel across Southeast Asia, Europe and the USA, I’ve gathered a wide range of skills and insights from diverse cultures. I’m enthusiastic, polite, and hardworking, with a passion for art, design, communication, and media.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Binder at Buchbinderei Kühl (Book Bindery)
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Assistant binder performing hand-bound and machine-bound book production; supporting printing, gathering, cutting and binding of various publications; embossing and calendar production.
Intern Graphic Designer and Book Binder at Colorama (Publishing House and Risograph Printer)
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Publication design and production from concept to finish; Risograph printing and printer maintenance; typesetting; concept development; social media design/ads; color separation; file preparation; diverse forms of book binding (grommet, hand sewn, perfect binding, etc.); product packing and shipment; book fair presentations; sales.
Ceramic Manufacturing / Studio Assistant at Orcas Island Pottery
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2023
Ceramic production for ornaments and items; start-to-finish manufacturing workflow; kiln loading/unloading; waxing and glazing for firing; product packing and shipping; shop cleaning and preparation; pricing finished pottery and retail display; cash handling.
Assistant Teacher at Lighthouse Montessori Preschool
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Delivering lessons in language and math; social skills activities; safety monitoring; incident reporting; supervising nap times; conflict management; sanitizing/cleaning; toilet training; food prep and classroom organization.
Waitress/Bartender/Barista (Front of House) at Altes Europa
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Customer service; bartending; cash handling; duties involving espresso machine maintenance; front-of-house responsibilities.
Ceramic Manufacturing at Orcas Island Pottery (Ceramics Studio)
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2023
Making ornaments and ceramic items from start to finish. Production tasks in pottery workshop. Loading & unloading kilns. Waxing & glazing pottery for firing. Product packing and shipment. Cleaning and preparing shop for opening/closing. Pricing finished pottery & retail display. Cash handling and closing out sales day.
Waitress/Bartender/Barista (Front of House) at Altes Europa (Restaurant/Bar)
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Customer service; Bartending; Cash handling; Managing calls; Espresso machine maintenance.

Education

Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Bachelor Degree at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
High School Diploma at John F. Kennedy High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
High School Diploma at John F. Kennedy High School, Berlin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

DCYFT Training on Emergencies, Child Abuse, and Family Homelessness
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2022
STA RS Early Education Teaching Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
First Aid/CPR Certification
January 1, 2021 - January 23, 2026
Bloodborne Pathogens Course
January 1, 2021 - January 23, 2026
First Aid/CPR Certification
January 1, 2021 - January 23, 2026
Blood and Pathogens Course
January 1, 2021 - January 23, 2026
STARS Early Education Teaching Fundamentals
January 1, 2022 - January 23, 2026
DCYFT Training on Emergencies, Child Abuse, and Family Homelessness
February 1, 2022 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods