Ian Bova
Junior Graphic Designer
Phone:
(518)795-7285
Email:
Date of birth
December 18th, 2000
Education
2022-2025
BFA Graphic + Media Design
Russell Sage College
Albany, NY
At Russell Sage College, I have been developing my skills in graphic design, focusing on various design techniques, branding, and visual storytelling. Through hands-on projects and coursework, I have gained proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and learned research-based marketing strategies to enhance my work. Seeking feedback from professors has helped refine my creative style, and I have explored different approaches to design that influence the work I create today.
2019-2022
AA Liberal Arts & Sciences
Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY
I earned my associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Clinton Community College while exploring different academic disciplines. During this time, I built a strong foundation in research, history, and mathematics while also taking courses in method acting, which helped improve my confidence and adaptability. This experience allowed me to grow academically while preparing for my transition into graphic design.
2017-2019
Digital Art & Design Certificate
CV-TEC Career & Technical School
Plattsburgh, NY
At CV-TEC, I studied various animation techniques and developed skills in digital media using industry-standard software like Maya and Photoshop. While attending high school, I spent half my day at CV-TEC, balancing a rigorous schedule to gain hands-on experience in animation and design. This program helped me build a strong creative and technical foundation, preparing me for future work in digital media and graphic design.
Skills
Design Software​
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Rush, Adobe After Effects, Canva
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Office Software​
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Apple Pages, Apple Keynote
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Creative & Technical​
Concept development, improvisation, Branding and visual identity design, Digital illustration and layout design. minor animation skills, minor audio design, photo editing
Accomplishments
Gural Endowed Scholarship | 10/11/24
Earned During Russell Sage College
Federal Pell Grant | 9/23/24
Earned During Russell Sage College
Lead the Way Scholarship | 9/16/24
Earned During Russell Sage College
SkillsUSA Gold Medal | 4/26/2019
First place in 3D Visualization & Animation,
SkillsUSA State Championship, Syracuse, NY
Work Experience
Volunteer, UpStitch, Albany, NY
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Graphic Design Intern, RISSE, Albany, NY
Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
Gallery Assistant, Opalka Gallery, Albany, NY
Feb 2023 - Present
Organized and categorized fabric, thread, and material donations for optimized storage and accessibility. Evaluated fabric quality for costume design, ensuring high-standard material selection. Developed leadership and collaboration skills through teamwork in a cooperative learning environment.
Designed promotional flyers and graphics for
community events, improving outreach engagement. Collaborated with team members to brainstorm and implement creative visual solutions. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met with high-quality results.
Maintained gallery lighting, temperature, and humidity to preserve artwork conditions. Assisted in organizing gallery events, improving visitor engagement and experience. Provided support for daily operations, enhancing the gallery’s welcoming atmosphere.