Nina K Mendiola 810.588.8363 / NKMENDIO@SVSU.

EDU / ROYAL OAK, MI

EDUCATION
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
-GRADUATION: MAY 2017

Graphic Design Major:

-Typography: & Color Design: learning where/when to emphasize specifc text in relation to content and how to
apply it asethically to specific work.
-Silkscreen & Print Making: creating unique designs onto several mediums to be applied to different surfaces.
-Web Design: learning the basics of HTML and CSS to create several webface designs.
-Publication Design: understanding print media through practice of creating logos, brochures, menus and labels.
-Animation: learning to utilize Adobe After Effects and the basic principles of Adobe Animate.
Creative Writing Minor:
-Seminar: perfecting the craft of writing in multiple genres, intense workshoping and critiquing, reviewing promi-
nent literary journals.
-Non-fiction: writing and workshopping in the form of memoir, personal essay, travel writing and research.
-Fiction: writing and workshopping original plot driven stories.

work experience
ASSISTANT/SITTER: FALL 2015 - MAY 2017
-Provided punctual and reliable transportaion for two children.
-Organized the home to keep it a clean and accessible enviornment.
-Assisted with everyday errands to relieve stress from employer such as shopping, cleaning, and meal preparation.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER: SUMMER 2014/15/16
-Performed primary caregiver duties with care and compassion.
-Arranged play dates and age-appropriate outings to facilitate social development.
-Kept detailed records of schedule to provide parents with complete picture of day and prepare for evenings.
-Researched best practices related to sleep training, transitions to solid foods and other first-year development mat-
ters to assist parents through challenging milestones.
JOANN FABRICS: SUMMER 2013 - SUMMER 2014
-Enhanced visual appeal of store to promote purchases and client shopping experience.
CHILIS BAR AND GRILL: WINTER 2011 - FALL 2012
-Acted as director of first impressions of the restaurant staff.
-Managed seating expectations of patrons to facilitate an enjoyable dining experience.
-Encouraged guests to take advantage of the bar and lounge area, preview the specials and share any seating prefer-
ences to optimize their evening.

OTHER experience
ORGANIZING AND PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS
-SVSU Annual Senior Toast Event, wedding and engagement parties.
DETROIT KNIFE COMPANY
-Logo design and branding.
EXCELL PHYSICAL THERAPY
-Photo editing for pamphelets and brochures.
COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER
-Organizing groups and events to raise money.
PHOTOGRAPHING PROFESSIONALLY
-Engagement and senior pictures.
TWITTER ACCOUNT
-Owning/running a popular account on campus reaching 5,000+ followers, filtering posts and keeping up with
rapid tweet traffic.

social media accounts

TWITTER: @NINAMENDIOLA / INSTAGRAM: NINAMEN / LINKEDIN: NINA MENDIOLA
Further interests
PHOTOGRAPHY / WRITING / EVENT PLANNING / FILM / TRAVEL