Diego Diaz
Graphic Designer
Social Media Marketer
ABOUT
A native Texan, Diego Diaz currently resides in Teaneck, New Jersey, studying at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Digital Marketing, he plans to pursue a Master's in Sport Management with a concentration in Sport Administration and Communications.
Diego is part of the FDU Knights Men's Volleyball team. Through his experience being a student-athlete, he has developed strong communication and interpersonal skills. His strong work ethic and willingness to persevere allows him to exceed all obstacles or objectives.
EDUCATION
August 2021 - May 2024
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.F.A Graphic Design
Teaneck, NJ
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2023 - Present
Learning Design Intern
Your Instructional Designer
Oakhurst, NJ (Remote)
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Designed a new mascot for the company as part of their rebranding strategy
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Moderate and create new content for the company’s Freelance Facebook community
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Strategized the marketing plan and graphics for company’s upcoming podcast, The Social Learning Lab
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Contributed to decision-making meetings about the future of the organization as well as client projects
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Jr. Digital Designer
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Increasing listenership of our podclass, The Social Learning Lab, by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns.
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Managing postproduction of The Social Learning Lab, including video/audio editing and show note creation.
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Designing on-brand creative solutions for a variety of uses: websites, product graphics, email templates, social media graphics, brand campaigns, and photography
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Preparing product brand guidelines in collaboration with internal team members and/or client representatives.
August 2021- Present
Division 1 Men's Volleyball Libero
Fairleigh Dickinson University Men's Volleyball
Teaneck, New Jersey
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Strong work ethic and competitive energy
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Strong understanding of analyzing and studying film and statistics.
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Leadership role as Philanthropist: organize and set up volunteer events for the team to achieve 20+ hours of community service.
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Leadership role as Captain (2022-2023): motivate, aid, and be an advocate and role model for teammates.
August 2022- Present
Content Creator
Fairleigh Dickinson University Student Athletic- Advisory Committee
Teaneck, New Jersey
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Following the FDU brand guidelines, create creative graphics and videos that highlight the work of student-athletes both on and off the court or field.
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Led a week long Diversity and Inclusion Campaign as well as a Food Drive Campaign
October 2022- December 2023
Social Media Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Becton College
Teaneck, New Jersey
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Developed and launched social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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Create various content, including graphics, videos, and photography.
May 2022- August 2023
Social Media Manager
Excel Volleyball Club LLC.
Carrollton, Texas
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Redesigned the volleyball club’s Instagram page to increase community engagement
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Created several graphics and flyer for tryouts, clinics, and recaps
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2023 AAU Nationals- Four days of media coverage capturing highlights; providing; capturing action shots; and creating Reels
REFERENCES
Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
Founder & Principal Learning Strategist
Your Instructional Designer
nicole@yourinstructionaldesigner.com
1-(908) 902-3229
Sydney Yogi
Janet Boyd
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
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Social Media Management
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Social Media Marketing
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Canva
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Descript
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Hootsuite Business
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Meta Facebook Business
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Microsoft Office
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Google Suite
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Photography
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PodBean
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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FDU Becton College Honor’s List:
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Fall 2021
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Spring 2022
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Fall 2022
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Spring 2023
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2023 NEC Spring Sport Athlete Academic Honor Roll
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2023 NEC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
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Becton College Dean's Award for Academic Excellence
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Communication Honor Society