ELLA SULLIVAN
IS A DESIGNER BASED IN CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA.
Ella Sullivan is a graphic designer interested in creating impactful visual narratives. She has a particular interest in the nonprofit sector, with specific interests in youth-focused initiatives, education, cancer and health advocacy, and historic preservation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with minors in History and Women & Gender Studies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Metro Productions
Apr 2025 - Present
Creating designs for print and digital materials, including direct mail, brochures, magazines, advertisements, and more.
Marketing Supervisor
UNC Campus Recreation
Jan 2022 - Mar 2025
Leading UNC Campus Recreation's student social media team and managing social platforms. Additionally, aiding in the creation of graphic materials.
Student Graphic Designer
The Rams Club
Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
Creating print and digital graphic designs for The Rams Club. Additionally, photographing Rams Club gameday events.
Communications Intern
Innovate Carolina
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Managed all Innovate and 79ºWest social media platforms, focused on emphasizing the people solving today’s most pressing problems.
Service
Advisory board member
Kesem at UNC-Chapel Hill
Sept 2025 - Present
Serving as an Advisory Board Member for Kesem at UNC–Chapel Hill, advising and supporting current student leadership with fundraising, event planning, and operations.
Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator
Kesem at UNC-Chapel Hill
Aug 2022 - Aug 2025
Creating designs for print and digital materials, including direct mail, brochures, magazines, advertisements, and more. Previously served as college student leader and counselor.
Education
University of North Carolina
2021-2025
GPA: 3.78
Dean's List: All Semesters
Northwood High school
2017-2021
GPA: 4.4
References
Nicki D’Alessio
Marketing Coordinator at UNC Campus Recreation
508.614.8069
Sophia Czekalski
Assistant Director of Communications at The Rams Club
919.962.1044
Expertise
programs
Adobe Programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro)
Web Builders (WordPress, Wix)
Other Design Programs (Canva, Figma)