ISABELLA SAKLAR
Omaha, NE
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Omaha, NE
isabellasaklar.com
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
iSTEM After-School Instructor | UNO College of IS&T | Omaha, NE (2023–Present)
Prepared lessons and taught STEM topics to elementary school students in after-school programs. Adapted to a variety of age groups, levels of experience, and learning needs.
iSTEM After-School Instructor | UNO College of IS&T | Omaha, NE (2023–Present)
Prepared lessons and taught STEM topics to elementary 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)
Supervised the front desk, created marketing materials, conducted interviews, published articles, completed administrative tasks, and strategically restructured and enhanced website content while adhering to UNO brand guidelines.
Supervised the front desk, created marketing materials, conducted interviews, published articles, completed administrative tasks, and strategically restructured and enhanced website content while adhering to UNO brand guidelines.
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.
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)
Created print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for UNO, UNMC, and community-based clients and provided design feedback for other team projects. `
Created print, web, mobile, and audiovisual design projects for UNO, UNMC, and community-based clients and provided design feedback for other team projects. `
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/Designer | Freelance | Omaha, NE (2016–Present)
Created custom art and design products for clients, including traditional and digital hand-drawn portraits, logos, and other print and digital design assets.
Created custom art and design products for clients, including traditional and digital hand-drawn portraits, logos, and other print and digital design 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, Departmental Honors (Spanish), Outstanding Graduating Student
of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Departmental Scholarships (School of the Arts), Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’s List
Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors (Spanish), Outstanding Graduating Student
of the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design, Departmental Scholarships (School of the Arts), Regents Scholarship, Chancellor’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
Spanish language proficiency, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork, Whiteboard Animation
Spanish language proficiency, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork, Whiteboard Animation