Resume

Sillas Lee

EDUCATION

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Media Arts Expected May 2026

CERTIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite: (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign)
Web Design: WordPress, Html 5 Coding
Illustrative: Clip Studio Paint
Photography: Lighting equipment, Sony & Nikon professional cameras, Photoshop (Photo editing)
UX/UI: Figma

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Design Thinking Lab / SNHU Manchester, NH
Student Assistant September 2024-April 2025

Designed visually compelling layouts using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, ensuring brand consistency and engaging user experiences.
Researched, prototyped, and developed creative and out-of-the-box design solutions for class clients, demonstrating strong problem-solving and adaptability in small-team environments.
Applied observational and spatial awareness skills to create balanced compositions and designs while adhering to strict timelines and ensuring project completion by deadline.
Recognized by faculty for strong teamwork and collaboration skills while communicating with peers and clients utilizing supportive and positive interpersonal skills to gather feedback and refine design concepts.
Produced digital and print materials, such as packaging graphics, banners, posters, and t-shirts, effectively translating ideas into professional-quality visuals.

Media Design Club / SNHU Manchester, NH
President 1/05/2025-Current

Oversaw team projects and ensured completion of all assignments through strong organizational and time management skills while providing supportive feedback to maintain healthy team dynamics.
Demonstrated clear communication with people deriving from many different backgrounds to create a comfortable, easy going environment. This environment allowed for the flow of clear communication and comfort in talking through problems.

Photo shoot / SNHU: Portraiture & Still Lifes 2023-2024
Intro to & Advanced photography Class

Demonstrated strong eye for creative collages using photos.
Utilized photoshop to enhance photos to create a visually compelling composition.

Neighborhood Works / SNHU Mural Painting 2022

Demonstrated problem solving behavior under pressure.

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Sociology Department / SNHU Manchester, NH
Learning Fellow January 2024-April 2025

In depth understanding of course material and above and beyond performance in material.
Interpersonal skills, teamwork with a diverse groups of people, leadership skills, thoughtful and intentional use of space and time

Humanities Department / SNHU Manchester, NH
Graphic Designer – Team Member April 2025

Designed a visually compelling layout using Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint, ensuring engagement and approval of the client.
Clear communication and updates throughout the process to ensure the client is up to date on what is going on in real time.

Free Minds Manchester, NH
Volunteer March 2025

Expressed care for, and desire for growth, within the community.

Loads of Love Manchester, NH
Volunteer February 2025

Cut and tied swaths of fabric to make tie blankets for the homeless shelter to hand out.

Humanities Department / SNHU Manchester, NH
Volunteer April 2024

Helped explain the process of, and assisted in, helping peers make cyanotype prints.

PUBLICATIONS

Manatee / SNHU “Bird and a Garden” & “Painter” 2025

Showcased exemplary skill in both short story fictional writing and poetry.
Concise use of skills to create emotional, descriptive writing and a strong eye for story telling.