Hi, I'm Maggie Blum, a passionate graphic designer and artist with extensive experience in creating advertisements, managing brand presence, and collaborating on social media content. I enjoy working with teams to meet tight deadlines and take pride in delivering creative solutions ranging from print to digital media. I'm also experienced in event organization and set design, often merging my artistic skills with practical applications. With degrees in Studio Art and Advertising Marketing Communications, I've honed my skills in painting, graphic design, video editing, and animation, allowing me to approach projects with a versatile and creative eye. I'm always excited to contribute my skills to meaningful projects and grow as a professional in the creative industry.…

Maggie Blum

Hi, I'm Maggie Blum, a passionate graphic designer and artist with extensive experience in creating advertisements, managing brand presence, and collaborating on social media content. I enjoy working with teams to meet tight deadlines and take pride in delivering creative solutions ranging from print to digital media. I'm also experienced in event organization and set design, often merging my artistic skills with practical applications. With degrees in Studio Art and Advertising Marketing Communications, I've honed my skills in painting, graphic design, video editing, and animation, allowing me to approach projects with a versatile and creative eye. I'm always excited to contribute my skills to meaningful projects and grow as a professional in the creative industry.…

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Hi, I’m Maggie Blum, a passionate graphic designer and artist with extensive experience in creating advertisements, managing brand presence, and collaborating on social media content. I enjoy working with teams to meet tight deadlines and take pride in delivering creative solutions ranging from print to digital media. I’m also experienced in event organization and set design, often merging my artistic skills with practical applications.

With degrees in Studio Art and Advertising Marketing Communications, I’ve honed my skills in painting, graphic design, video editing, and animation, allowing me to approach projects with a versatile and creative eye. I’m always excited to contribute my skills to meaningful projects and grow as a professional in the creative industry.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at The City Magazine
January 1, 2021 - Present
Design advertisements for various clients in print and digital formats, managing in-house advertising and brand management. Create and layout the profile section of each magazine monthly, collaborating with sales and editorial teams under month-to-month deadlines. Develop social media content for the magazine and work on various events such as launch parties, art exhibits, and yearly celebrations. Won 'Best Employee' in 2022 for leadership on a video project presented to 700+ attendees.
Retail Sales Associate at Michaels
December 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Interact with and assist customers, applying strong customer service skills. Teach art classes for adults and children on weekends to foster creativity and skill development.
Set Design at Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso
January 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborate with volunteers to plan, build, restore, and paint various set pieces for theatre seasons. Create backdrops from sketches to final painting and direct assistant teams. Assist costuming department with repairs and maintenance, including quick changes, and help set up and take down stage sets.
President of Art Club at Wesleyan College
December 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Plan, organize, and hold events, coordinating a team of artists to set up museum exhibits featuring student artwork.
Literary Journal Art & Photography Editor at Wesleyan College
December 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Create layout designs using InDesign for publication printing. Collaborate with editors to select artworks and produce final printed products under deadlines.
Social Media Management Intern at Classy Destinations
December 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Manage multiple company social media pages, creating engaging advertisements on tight deadlines and posting regularly across platforms.

Education

Bachelors Degree at Wesleyan College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
High School Diploma at University High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Lane Fine Arts Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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