ABOUT ME

Artist Statement

I pride myself on being authentic in my personality and my creations. As a serial learner, design spiked my curiosity for learning and my craving for creating timeless, clean, professional designs. Being analytical by nature gives me a unique advantage to establish calculated purpose and logic behind the details in everything I produce. I value a strong work ethic and am intrigued by the intangible value that design holds. Striving to be better than the day before, I look to improve my work by staying educated on a variety of topics because knowledge is power. 

Professional History

April 2021 – May 2022

Dakota Wesleyan University

Creative Content Developer
• Graphic Design
• Web Management
• Social Media Management & Content Creation
• Photography
• Video Production

June 2020 – April 2021

Innovative Systems

UX & UI Designer
• App Prototyping & Testing
• Design Presentation
• Web Design
• Graphic Design

May – Aug. 2019

Approve IT

ESL Teacher and Assistant Content Strategist
• International Business Skills
• Lesson Strategy & Planning
• Copy Writing
• Social Media Content Creation
• Web Design

Jan. 2018 – Apr. 2019

Trail King Industries

Sales & Marketing Intern
• Photo & Video Production
• Social Media Management & Content Creation
• Strategic Planning
• Press Release Writing

Sept. 2016 – Feb. 2020

Dakota Wesleyan University

Admissions Student Worker & Tour Guide
• Graphic Design
• Systemized Work Processes
• Data Processing, Organization, & Analysis
• Adaptable & Effective Communication

Skills & Software

  • Adobe
    • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, Premiere
  • Invision
  • HTML & CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Photography
  • UX/UI Research & Development

Education

Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell, SD
  • Digital Media & Design Major
    • Concentrations: Graphic & Web
    • Minors: Math & Business
  • Ms. Wesleyan Recipient
    • Highest honor given to a senior who represents the spirit of Wesleyan
  • Dean’s List 8x
  • Adkins Mathematics Award
  • Track & Cross Country Captain

Certifications

“The very first time I met Mckenna, I knew she was going to be the epitome of a DWU student. She’s hard-working, compassionate, and a natural leader. These qualities have shown brightly throughout her time here at DWU.  Her positive attitude, creativity, and goal-oriented drive can be seen on the track and cross country team, through her work in student ministry, her studies, her work as an ambassador, and in the office of admissions.”

– Fredel Thomas | Vice President of Admissions & Marketing, Dakota Wesleyan University

” Mckenna is an exceptional student of both Digital Media & Design and Mathematics, bringing curiosity, an analytical nature, calculated logic, and a strong work ethic to both pursuits.”

– Dr. Mike Catalano | Professor of Mathematics, Dakota Wesleyan University