RESUME
Ryan Parkin
Skills
Programs
Leadership; Collaborative efforts;
Client-based project knowledge;
Accessibility Design; Digital Illustration;
Print Design; Brand Identity;
Creative Direction; Web Design;
Color Theory; Typography;
Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop
Client-based project knowledge;
Accessibility Design; Digital Illustration;
Print Design; Brand Identity;
Creative Direction; Web Design;
Color Theory; Typography;
Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Creative Suite; Figma; Shapr3d
Experience
Middle Tennessee State University
Creative and Visual Services
Graphic Designer
2025 -
I was tasked with Interacting and fulfilling the requests of clientelle through Middle Tennessee State University, including spreads, prints, banners, yardsigns, and more. I worked closely with a team of experienced and confident Designers, and helped shape and consult on the elements of MTSU’s upcoming color
and design rebranding.
Creative and Visual Services
Graphic Designer
2025 -
I was tasked with Interacting and fulfilling the requests of clientelle through Middle Tennessee State University, including spreads, prints, banners, yardsigns, and more. I worked closely with a team of experienced and confident Designers, and helped shape and consult on the elements of MTSU’s upcoming color
and design rebranding.
AIGA MTSU Student Chapter
An official student group affiliated with AIGA, the Professional Association for Design. The chapter organizes
events, workshops, and networking opportunities to connect students with industry professionals andprepare them for careers in design.
An official student group affiliated with AIGA, the Professional Association for Design. The chapter organizes
events, workshops, and networking opportunities to connect students with industry professionals andprepare them for careers in design.
Hype Show Gallery Coordinator/ Portfolio Review Advisor
2025 —
As an officer for AIGA, I supervised and collaborated with selected Jury for Gallery exhibition of student works at Middle Tennessee State University. I was also responsible for setup, the selection of works displayed as well as recipients of awards for show, and opening ceremony setup and itinerary planning.
2025 —
As an officer for AIGA, I supervised and collaborated with selected Jury for Gallery exhibition of student works at Middle Tennessee State University. I was also responsible for setup, the selection of works displayed as well as recipients of awards for show, and opening ceremony setup and itinerary planning.
Match Records
Match Records is a Student-Run Record Label based at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Match Records is responsible for the signing and hosting of many student Artists and creatives, with an emphasis of guiding members into the music industry with real-world experience.
Design/Creative Service
2025 -
I was responsible for collaboration with Artists and Creatives under the Student-run label Match Records, based at Middle Tennessee State University; additionally, I supported and participated with a team of designers to idealize design elements and branding/marketing for both the Label in the form of advertising and outreach as well as Artists by creating a Visual Brand Guide.
I was responsible for collaboration with Artists and Creatives under the Student-run label Match Records, based at Middle Tennessee State University; additionally, I supported and participated with a team of designers to idealize design elements and branding/marketing for both the Label in the form of advertising and outreach as well as Artists by creating a Visual Brand Guide.
Starbucks
Shift Supervisor
2020 – 2025
Coordinated daily operations and ensure a consistently high level of service for every customer visit; handling and depositing of daily cash profits, as well as logging and management of product stock and intake records for accurate weekly shipments.
Barista Trainer
2018 - 2020
Mentored new baristas on company standards, coffee preparation techniques, and customer service excellence to maintain quality. Refined skills in espresso-based beverage crafting for guests, and guided customers towards the menu option
best suited to their specifications.
Shift Supervisor
2020 – 2025
Coordinated daily operations and ensure a consistently high level of service for every customer visit; handling and depositing of daily cash profits, as well as logging and management of product stock and intake records for accurate weekly shipments.
Barista Trainer
2018 - 2020
Mentored new baristas on company standards, coffee preparation techniques, and customer service excellence to maintain quality. Refined skills in espresso-based beverage crafting for guests, and guided customers towards the menu option
best suited to their specifications.
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Anticipated Graduation date
May 9th, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.5; Dean’s List
Anticipated Graduation date
May 9th, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.5; Dean’s List
Roane State Community College
Graduated May 2020
Associate of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.7
Graduated May 2020
Associate of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.7