Vernon, CT • 860-539-2917 • abbya.aggarwala@gmail.com • LinkedIn
EDUCATION
MAY 2028
Syracuse University, NY
Syracuse University, NY
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts | Visual Communications; Graphic Design & Italian Language, Literature, and Culture
Minor | Marketing
GPA - 4.0
Leadership Scholar
Invest in Success Scholar
Deans List
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Social Media Management
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
Italian (B2 – Upper-Intermediate)
ACTIVITIES
2025 - PRESENT | Zeta Phi Eta - Delta Chapter
2024 - PRESENT | Syracuse University Outing Club
2023 | Pre-College Summer Program and Columbia University - How to Think Link an Art Director and Graphic Designer
EXPERIENCE
Design Director - Jerk Magazine, Syracuse, NY
AUGUST 2025 - PRESENT - Lead visual direction, oversee a team of 6+ graphic designers and produce 2 issues per semester, each completed within a 1-week turnaround from design to print
- Deliver final edits and proofing for all issues; create digital thumbnails for 2 online features per issue
Graphic Designer - Newhouse Social Team, Syracuse, NY
AUGUST 2025 - PRESENT - Produce 3 graphics weekly and write copy for Instagram, TikTok, and story posts reaching 17K+ followers
- Develop and pitch concepts for recurring content series, including Reels and carousel campaigns
First Year Seminar Peer Leader - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
AUGUST 2025 - PRESENT - Lead a weekly class of 19 first-year students, facilitate open discussions and help students adjust to campus life
Graphic Designer - The Good Life Magazine, Syracuse, NY
SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT - Design and illustrate content for 1 issue per semester
- Balance print and digital layouts under strict timelines
- TNH, Syracuse, NY
SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT - Collaborate on semester-long advertising campaigns for real clients, including Glazed & Confused and Collegetown Bagels
- Produce branding, digital, and print assets from concept to final pitch deck; presented to client executives
Graphic Designer of Vernon Parks and Recreation Logo - Vernon Parks and Recreation, Vernon, CT
JUNE 2020 - AUGUST 2020 - Created new logo using Procreate for staff uniforms and event materials promoting the Parks department
Contributing Illustrator - The Daily Orange, Syracuse, NY
DECEMBER 2024 - PRESENT - Deliver 2+ illustrations per week for print and digital stories viewed by 35K+ monthly readers