ISABELLA SAKLAR
Omaha, NE
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Omaha, NE
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EDUCATION
Graduate | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) | Omaha, NE
BASA–Studio Art with Graphic Design Concentration, Spanish Minor, Art History Minor (2021)
BA–Foreign Languages & Literature with Spanish Concentration (2024)
Graduate | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) | Omaha, NE
BASA–Studio Art with Graphic Design Concentration, Spanish Minor, Art History Minor (2021)
BA–Foreign Languages & Literature with Spanish Concentration (2024)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator | UNO Tell All the Truth Project | Omaha, NE (2025)
Collaborated with faculty, web developers, and community partners to advance the project's mission. Coordinated meetings and events from planning through completion, enhanced website functionality, designed marketing materials, and fostered university-community partnerships.
Program Coordinator | UNO Tell All the Truth Project | Omaha, NE (2025)
Collaborated with faculty, web developers, and community partners to advance the project's mission. Coordinated meetings and events from planning through completion, enhanced website functionality, designed marketing materials, and fostered university-community partnerships.
Spanish Interpreter (Contract) | Omaha Public Schools | Omaha, NE (2024–Present)
Served as a seasonal contracted interpreter for events such as Parents' Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences. Facilitated important communication between teachers and parents about student progress and behavior.
Served as a seasonal contracted interpreter for events such as Parents' Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences. Facilitated important communication between teachers and parents about student progress and behavior.
iSTEM After-School Instructor | UNO College of IS&T | Omaha, NE (2023–Present)
Prepared lessons and taught STEM topics to elementary and middle school students in after-school programs. Adapted to a variety of age groups, levels of experience, and learning needs.
Prepared lessons and taught STEM topics to elementary and middle school students in after-school programs. Adapted to a variety of age groups, levels of experience, and learning needs.
Student Worker | UNO Department of English | Omaha, NE (2023–2025)
Implemented strategic improvements to the department's website content and structure, designed print and digital marketing materials, conducted interviews, composed and published articles, supervised the department office, and completed administrative tasks.
Implemented strategic improvements to the department's website content and structure, designed print and digital marketing materials, conducted interviews, composed and published articles, supervised the department office, and completed administrative tasks.
Graphic & Web Designer | UNO IS&T Attic | Omaha, NE (2022–Present)
Designed and edited websites for clients using Wordpress and Wix. Developed curriculum and taught web and UI/UX design concepts to students at CodeCrush.
Designed and edited websites for clients using Wordpress and Wix. Developed curriculum and taught web and UI/UX design concepts to students at CodeCrush.
Design & Digital Associate | YMCA of Greater Omaha | Omaha, NE (2021–2023)
Designed a wide range of print and digital marketing materials, conducted in-house print production, helped local YMCA branches adhere to Y-USA brand standards, and participated in strategic planning to advance the YMCA's mission and impact.
Designed a wide range of print and digital marketing materials, conducted in-house print production, helped local YMCA branches adhere to 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)
Created print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for clients and provided UI/UX design guidance for software engineers.
Created print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for clients and provided UI/UX design guidance for software engineers.
Graphic Design 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.
Freelance Artist & Digital Designer | Freelance | Omaha, NE (2016–Present)
Created custom art and graphic design products for clients, including logos, marketing materials, websites, traditional and digital portrait drawings, and other visual assets.
Created custom art and graphic design products for clients, including logos, marketing materials, websites, traditional and digital portrait drawings, and other visual assets.
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
Recipient | UNO | Omaha, NE (2016–2021, 2023–2024)
Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Graduating Student of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Departmental Honors (Spanish), Departmental Scholarships (School of the Arts), Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’s List
Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Graduating Student of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Departmental Honors (Spanish), Departmental Scholarships (School of the Arts), Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’s List
VOLUNTEERING & INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Designer | 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 Designer | 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.
Bilingual Volunteer | Filmstreams | Omaha, NE (2019)
Translated, designed, and distributed fliers in Spanish to local businesses across Omaha's Spanish-speaking community.
Translated, designed, and distributed fliers in Spanish to local businesses across Omaha's 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.
Bilingual Volunteer | Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE (2017–2018)
Conducted creative Girl Scouts activities for large groups of bilingual students at under served schools through the Outreach Troop Program.
Conducted creative Girl Scouts activities for large groups of bilingual students at under served schools through the Outreach Troop Program.
Portrait Artist | Memory Project | Omaha, NE (2014–2015)
Created traditional portraits for orphans to keep as lasting gifts.
Created traditional portraits for orphans to keep as lasting gifts.
SKILLS & SPECIALTIES
Spanish language proficiency, Adobe Suite, Wordpress, Elementor, Wix, Content Management, Figma, Microsoft Office, iWork, Whiteboard Animation
Spanish language proficiency, Adobe Suite, Wordpress, Elementor, Wix, Content Management, Figma, Microsoft Office, iWork, Whiteboard Animation