About the Designer
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My name is Miranda Skitzki; it's lovely to meet you!
I am an artist and creator of beautiful things. My specialties are fashion design, jewelry design, graphic design, and event planning, and I dabble in photography, needle crafts, and art. I am a self-starter, a fast learner, and always up for a new challenge.
Browse my portfolio to see my work in various areas and learn more about my work experience, education, and volunteer experience below. Browse my Etsy shop to see my work in jewelry and accessory design.
Work Experience
Special Assistant - Administrative and Operations, Events, and Graphic Design
Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center
January 2020 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Lake and Trails Organization
January 2022 - December 2025
Freelance Brand Designer
Gar’s Gear
January - December 2021
Adjunct Instructor - Basics of Apparel Construction
Kent State University School of Fashion
August 2022 - December 2023
Tailor / Front Counter Associate
Alterations Express
August 2018 - December 2019
Accessories Sales Associate
Nordstrom Rack
June 2017 - January 2018
Design Intern
Leanne Marshall
September 2016 - December 2016
Ride Operator
Cedar Point
May 2015 - October 2015
Office Assistant Intern
Universal Disposal
June 2014 - August 2014
Dietary Aide
Ohman Family Living at Holly
December 2011 - May 2014
Volunteer Experience
Giggles ‘n Stitches 4-H Club Advisor
January 2020 - Present
Lake and Trails Organization Fall Camp Instructor
October 2010 - Present
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design with General Honors
Magna Cum Laude; 3.78 GPA
Kent State University
May 2018
Kent State Fashion School NYC Studio, New York
August 2016 - December 2016
Paris American Academy Summer Fashion Workshop, Paris, France
July 2016
Research
BFA Honors Thesis
The Butterfly Effect: Exploring the Behavior of Change through Transformable Clothing
Seven-piece eveningwear collection, print magazine, and written thesis created to showcase research.
Kent State University
April 2018
Skills
Digital Illustration
Hand Drawing
Painting
Photography
Video Editing
Print Design
Textile Design
Typography
Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Microsoft Office:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams
Event Planning and Execution
Trend Research
Marketing Analytics
Drupal Web Design
UX/UI Design
Canva Pro
Attention to Detail
Written and Verbal Communication
Self-Awareness