Curriculum Vitae
Emily Hughes
Graphic & Motion Designer
Franklin, NC
(828) 634-1284
kreativityfields88@outlook.com
emilyhughes.net
Education
2020 - BFA in Graphic Design, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
2017 - AA in Advertising and Graphic Design, Southwestern Community College, Sylva, NC
2015 - AA College Transfer, Southwestern Community College, Franklin, NC
2017-2018 - Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL (Motion Design courses)
Experience
Graphic Designer & Web Content Manager / The Macon County News
Franklin, NC
March 2022 to July 2023
Handle design work and prep files for printing.
Upload and update web content on different web pages.
Collaborate with other store employees.
Proofread pages for errors.
Graphic Designer / All Star Sign Company
Franklin, NC
August 2021 to March 2023
Oversee the entire design process from start to finish.
Handle design work and prep files for printing.
Collaborate with other store employees.
Communicate with clients throughout the design process.
WCU Vaccine Call Center / Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
February 2021 to June 2021
Contact eligible vaccine candidates and set up appointments.
Maintain a positive professional attitude during phone calls.
Check-in patients at the entrance.
Register patients in the system and troubleshoot problems.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer / Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative
Franklin, NC
December 2020 to February 2021
Contact Positive cases and check-in.
Maintain a professional attitude during phone calls.
Organize and file casework to the appropriate location.
Direct calls to appropriate call centers.
Office Assistant / Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
January 2020 to December 2020
Office Assistant for the Writing and Learning Center on campus.
Greeted students.
Made and canceled appointments.
Tidied up workstations.
Closed for the night.
Public Relations Assistant / Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
January 2016 to December 2016
Organized files.
Operated machinery to laminate, puncture, and slice papers.
Photographer for campus events.
Graphic Designer / Gibson Signs
Franklin, NC
May 2017 to June 2017
Designed various logos, banners, and signs for clients.
Positioned vinyl stickering on signs.
Documented orders.
Website Administrator/Photographer / The Antique Watch Company
Franklin, NC
December 2014 to July 2015
Updated/changed inventory on the website.
Photographed products.
Reassembled items.
Used Photoshop for image corrections.
General Skills
Video Editing
Videographer
Presentation Lighting
Environmental Design
Website Maintenance
Website Content Manager
Performing Arts
Writing
Color Theory
Awards
Fall 2019 - Dean’s List
Western Carolina University
2014-2017 - Outstanding Academic Achievement
Southwestern Community College
Recognition Award for Outstanding Academic
Achievement is hereby recognized and commended for exemplary academic achievement and performance.
May 2015 - Principal's Award
Macon Early College Principal's Award
Outstanding academics, citizenship, and sacrifice.
January 2012 - Rotary Club Student of The Month
In Recognition of Emily Hughes as Student of the month. For school and community service with high ethical standards. Presented by the Rotary Club of Franklin, NC.
Exhibitions
2020 - BFA Portfolio Exhibition
Western Carolina University
2019 - Resonate
Western Carolina University
Commissions
2018-2019 - Monstertrail Comic
Colorist
2016 - Vegan Shark – Sins of a Son Album Cover
Illustrator and Designer
Membership
2019-2020 - Design Principles & Practices Research Network
Travel
2015 - Italy, England, Austria, & Germany
References
Western Carolina University
Hillary Matthews – Auditor
Email: hmatthews@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 828.227.2073
Office: 112 HFR Administration Building
John Seefeldt - Professor, Art and Design
Email: jseefeldt@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 828.333.3978
Jon Jicha - Professor, Art and Design
Email: jjicha@wcu.edu
Phone: 828.227.3597
Office: 242 BAC Fine & Performing Arts Building
Personal Website: jonjicha.com
Mary Anna LaFratta - Associate Professor, Art and Design
Email: lafratta@wcu.edu
Phone: 828.227.2463
Office: 241 Fine & Performing Arts Building
Personal Website: artdesigneducation.com/index.html