ISABELLA SAKLAR
Omaha, NE
isabellasaklar.com
Omaha, NE
isabellasaklar.com
EDUCATION
Graduate | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) | Omaha, NE (2021)
Graphic Design Major (BASA), Spanish Minor, Art History Minor
Graduate | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) | Omaha, NE (2021)
Graphic Design Major (BASA), Spanish Minor, Art History Minor
Student | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) | Omaha, NE (2023–Present)
Foreign Languages & Literature - Spanish Concentration (BA)
Foreign Languages & Literature - Spanish Concentration (BA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Designer | UNO IS&T Attic | Omaha, NE (2022–Present)
Designed websites using Wordpress and Wix for UNMC and community-based clients. Developed curriculum and taught web design concepts to students at CodeCrush.
Web Designer | UNO IS&T Attic | Omaha, NE (2022–Present)
Designed websites using Wordpress and Wix for UNMC and community-based clients. Developed curriculum and taught web design concepts to students at CodeCrush.
Design & Digital Associate | YMCA of Greater Omaha | Omaha, NE (2021–2023)
Designed print and digital marketing materials, conducted in-house print production,
helped YMCA branches follow Y-USA brand standards, and participated in strategic
planning to advance the YMCA's mission and impact.
Designed print and digital marketing materials, conducted in-house print production,
helped YMCA branches follow Y-USA brand standards, and participated in strategic
planning to advance the YMCA's mission and impact.
Graphic Designer | UNO IS&T Attic | Omaha, NE (2020–2021)
Completed a variety of print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for UNO, UNMC, and community-based clients.
Completed a variety of print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for UNO, UNMC, and community-based clients.
Graphic Designer | Freelance | Omaha, NE (2018–Present)
Produced designs including the identity/logos for the Omaha Police Department's “Safe 2 Help” anonymous student tip line.
Produced designs including the identity/logos for the Omaha Police Department's “Safe 2 Help” anonymous student tip line.
Intern | Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE (2018–2019)
Designed a wide range of materials, prepared design files for print and web, and utilized Basecamp as a project management system.
Designed a wide range of materials, prepared design files for print and web, and utilized Basecamp as a project management system.
Portrait Artist | Freelance | Omaha, NE (2016–Present)
Created custom traditional and digital portraits for customers.
Created custom traditional and digital portraits for customers.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Recipient | Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE (2019)
Volunteer of Excellence Award
Recipient | Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE (2019)
Volunteer of Excellence Award
Member | Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | Omaha, NE (2018)
National and UNO Chapter Invitation
National and UNO Chapter Invitation
Recipient | UNO | Omaha, NE (2016–2021)
Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Graduating Student of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Friends of Art Studio Scholarship, Friends of Art–Majeski Scholarship, Joan Fiala Art Scholarship, Bertha Mengedoht-Hatz Art Scholarship, Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’s List, Dean's List
Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Graduating Student of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Friends of Art Studio Scholarship, Friends of Art–Majeski Scholarship, Joan Fiala Art Scholarship, Bertha Mengedoht-Hatz Art Scholarship, Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’s List, Dean's List
VOLUNTEERING & INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer | UNO School of Music | Omaha, NE (2020)
Produced digital versions of the school's "Speak Up For Change" logo and prepared print files for t-shirt and poster production.
Volunteer | UNO School of Music | Omaha, NE (2020)
Produced digital versions of the school's "Speak Up For Change" logo and prepared print files for t-shirt and poster production.
Volunteer | Filmstreams | Omaha, NE (2019)
Translated, designed, and distributed student movie night fliers in Spanish to local businesses in the Spanish-speaking community.
Translated, designed, and distributed student movie night fliers in Spanish to local businesses in the Spanish-speaking community.
Artist | Speak Up Scale Down Show | Omaha, NE (2018)
Designed, displayed, and sold posters to spread awareness about current issues and raise funds for local Benson First Fridays events.
Designed, displayed, and sold posters to spread awareness about current issues and raise funds for local Benson First Fridays events.
Volunteer | Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE (2017–2018)
Conducted creative Girl Scouts activities for large groups of bilingual students at underserved schools through the Outreach Troop Program.
Conducted creative Girl Scouts activities for large groups of bilingual students at underserved schools through the Outreach Troop Program.
Portrait Artist | Memory Project | Omaha, NE (2014–2015)
Created traditional portraits as keepsakes for underprivileged orphans.
Created traditional portraits as keepsakes for underprivileged orphans.
SKILLS & SPECIALTIES
Bilingualism (English/Spanish), Adobe Suite,
Microsoft Office, iWork, Doodly, Wordpress
Bilingualism (English/Spanish), Adobe Suite,
Microsoft Office, iWork, Doodly, Wordpress