Education

Rhode Island School of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Concentration Literary Arts & Studies

Experience

Freelance Graphic & Web Design

I specialize in comprehensive visual content design and promotion, building and enhancing web and social media presence, adept copywriting, skilled photography editing, strategic branding, effective email and digital marketing campaigns, and the creation of impactful print marketing materials.

Recent & Ongoing Clients

Design Director, Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge
Create impactful graphics to educate the public on animal welfare and veganism, while managing web and print design, branding, and digital marketing efforts. Drive awareness and support for the Refuge’s mission.
 
Brand Manager, United Ways of California
Responsible for creating and executing digital marketing strategies across various online platforms. This includes managing social media, website content, design, branding alignment, translations, advertising initiatives, and overall brand development within the communications team.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Illustrated a groundwater model for a scientific paper and created a logo for ARC Alliance, a non-profit advocating for transitioning to open-access publication.

Tools for Peace
Craft marketing materials and social collateral for a youth non-profit that offers mindfulness and compassion curriculum as well as afterschool programs for kids.

Louisville High School
Produce recruitment marketing and brand aligned assets across various channels, including print, outdoor, video, on-site, collateral, apparel, email, and digital.

Catchafire.org
Created bilingual social media assets and promoted awareness campaigns and events for non-profit organizations in need during the pandemic, including Students Run LA, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, and Just Transition Alliance.

Coaching + Teaching Experience

Louisville High School 2018 – 2022
Head Coach Cross Country and Track & Field

Santa Barbara Unified 2014 – 2016
Paraeducator Art Teacher at WIN (Work & Independence Now) Planned and conducted art lessons for 18-22-year-old students with developmental disabilities who were transitioning to college and workplace environments.

CLUE Santa Barbara

Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice, Santa Barbara

2014-2022

Digital Content Manager & Administrative Support

Responsible for web design, graphic design for digital and print materials, managing social media and email communications, handling membership and donation management, coordinating events, and crafting fundraising appeals.

Robert Heckes Studio

2014-2020

Studio Assistant

Matched Pantone colors and meticulously hand-painted digital renderings onto large-scale canvases.

Orangutan Foundation International

2016-2018

Director of Communications & Creative

Managed communication strategy and dynamic design for print, digital, and social outreach efforts, alongside a small yet effective team, uniting a global community in the fight to save orangutans from extinction.

Compassion Champs

2017-2018

Ditch Dairy Campaign Contributor

Responsible for designing graphics and executing campaign strategies for the annual dairy-free social media challenge.

Ventura Harbor

2017-2018

Social Media Specialist

Managed content creation, distribution, and print advertisements for Ventura Harbor’s social media presence, which included overseeing 50 businesses and maintaining two websites

Skills

  • Strong understanding of design, copy, and technical best practices and guidelines
  • Social media expertise
  • Photography & photo editing
  • Strong written communication skills, experienced proofreader
  • Exceptional visual skills and a deep understanding of key design principals

Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Light Room
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Word, Excel
  • Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Web Design: HTML, CSS, CMS (WordPress), SEO, Woo-Commerce
  • Email Marketing: Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite
Portfolio
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Paintings
Emily Bernath Art + Design
Emily Bernath Art + Design
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Logos

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