Welcome to my portfolio!
I'm Alex! A graphic designer who loves creating innovative designs that convey powerful messages and show beautiful work. With 7 years of experience, I've had the pleasure of working with internships, client projects, and learn at Miami University, turning ideas into visuals that resonate. I'm skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Color Theory, Layout Design, Social Media, Branding, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges and keep up with the latest design trends. Feel free to browse through my work—I'm excited to share it with you!
Alex Manning
Prairie Village, KS
mannina6@miamioh.edu | (913) 609-1164
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-manning-b06543264/
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Emerging Technology in Business & Design, May 2026
Co-Major: Entrepreneurship
Minor: Digital Marketing
Honors: President's List (Fall 2022, Spring 2023), Dean's List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Genesis Training Center, Goshen, KY
Logo & Identity Design Intern, August 2024 - January 2025
Developed a comprehensive brand identity for Genesis, a new world renowned center specializing in Thoroughbred racehorse training located in Goshen, Kentucky for Layup, Training, and Breaking
Coordinated with two partners and board to create logo, typography, and color schemes communicating client's mission and values ensuring cohesive and impactful branding across all platforms
MOOYAH Burgers, Plano, TX
Social Media Intern, May 2024 - July 2024
Designed engaging social media content for an Instagram with 27.9K followers to align with brand's voice while implementing trending content strategies to enhance audience engagement
Executed daily marketing campaigns contributing to follower growth and brand visibility
Tavern in the Village, Prairie Village, KS
Graphic Designer, Hostess & Server Assistant, May 2020 - Present
Update and maintain website quarterly as well as social media content creation
Designed seasonal menus quarterly and created promotional materials for special events
Provided customer service and operational support to enhance dining experience
EXTRACURRICULAR & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Delta Gamma Sorority, Oxford, OH
Director of New Members, January 2024 - May 2024
Led weekly meetings for 50+ new members to educate and integrate girls into Delta Gamma
Implemented a comprehensive curriculum covering history, values, and traditions for five months
Volunteer for Service for Sight to promote sight preservation and assist visually impaired individuals
The Hauberk | High School Yearbook, Prairie Village, KS
Editor-In-Chief & Head Design Editor, March 2020 - May 2022
Managed and led an award-winning yearbook staff of 42 students
Developed themes and maintained high editorial standards to ensure a polished final product while overseeing creation and layout of 500 pages of publication
SKILLS & TOOLS
Design & Branding: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite
Social Media & Marketing: Content Creation, Digital Strategy, SEO, Audience Engagement
Project Management: Time Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Client Relations, Communication
Technical: Website Maintenance, UX/UI Design, Typography, Color Theory