Hello, hello!
I'm Krista and I'm always working on something, from crochet to sewing, to my design work. I live and breath creating.
Experience
Marketing/Publicity Assistant
Ferris State University Theatre | Sept 2025 – present
Designed logos and marketing materials for productions to best represent the director’s vision for audience members.
Senior Staff Advisor
Ferris State University | Nov 2024 – present
Oversaw a team of 6 Resident Advisors and 11 Desk Service Assistants, holding meetings and ensuring they conduct their responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
Managed front desk operations of an on-campus residence hall
Assisted hall director with hall operations and corrective action of Resident Advisors and Desk Service Assistants.
Ferris State University Theatre | Sept 2025 – present
Designed logos and marketing materials for productions to best represent the director’s vision for audience members.
Senior Staff Advisor
Ferris State University | Nov 2024 – present
Oversaw a team of 6 Resident Advisors and 11 Desk Service Assistants, holding meetings and ensuring they conduct their responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
Managed front desk operations of an on-campus residence hall
Assisted hall director with hall operations and corrective action of Resident Advisors and Desk Service Assistants.
Photographer & Photographer’s Assistant
Premier Photography Inc. | 2020 – present
Captured high-quality images of athletes and sports teams using a DSLR camera, ensuring professional-grade photos.
Managed orders and assisted customers with understanding photography packages, ensuring they selected options that best fit their needs.
Premier Photography Inc. | 2020 – present
Captured high-quality images of athletes and sports teams using a DSLR camera, ensuring professional-grade photos.
Managed orders and assisted customers with understanding photography packages, ensuring they selected options that best fit their needs.
Resident Advisor
Ferris State University | Aug 2022 – Nov 2024
Served as a mentor and resource for residents, promoting a welcoming and supportive living environment for them while at college.
Organized 7–10 community-building events per semester.
Managed conflicts between residents through active listening and promoting respectful dialogue.
Enforced university policies and safety protocols, addressing violations and crises with a focus on de-escalation, resident well-being, and security.
Ferris State University | Aug 2022 – Nov 2024
Served as a mentor and resource for residents, promoting a welcoming and supportive living environment for them while at college.
Organized 7–10 community-building events per semester.
Managed conflicts between residents through active listening and promoting respectful dialogue.
Enforced university policies and safety protocols, addressing violations and crises with a focus on de-escalation, resident well-being, and security.
Seasonal Face Painter
John Ball Zoo | July 2021 – Aug 2024
Connected with guests through high levels of engagement and enjoyment during face painting sessions.
Collaborated with supervisor to create face-painting designs for special events, holidays, and zoo promotions.
Operated the cash register, processed payments, and kept accurate records of daily sales, balancing efficiency and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Design
Expected May 2027
College of Business
Ferris State University
Additonal Courses
3D Modeling
Digital Imaging
Animation Foundation
Digital Imaging for 3D
Motion Design
Social Media & Content Marketing
Understanding Mass Media
Organizations
Alpha Psi Omega - Member
April 2022 – present
Designed posters and social media posts for theatre shows
Planned events while on committees
Ran tabling events to advertise shows
Good Design Group – Treasurer
Oct 2024-present
Assisted in planning and managing fundraising initiatives
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Affects
Figma
HTML & CSS
Bachelor of Science: Design
Expected May 2027
College of Business
Ferris State University
Additonal Courses
3D Modeling
Digital Imaging
Animation Foundation
Digital Imaging for 3D
Motion Design
Social Media & Content Marketing
Understanding Mass Media
Organizations
Alpha Psi Omega - Member
April 2022 – present
Designed posters and social media posts for theatre shows
Planned events while on committees
Ran tabling events to advertise shows
Good Design Group – Treasurer
Oct 2024-present
Assisted in planning and managing fundraising initiatives
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Affects
Figma
HTML & CSS