EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins College Peer Mentor | 2016 - 2019

Stevenson Exhibitions - Student Assistant | 2018 - 2019

Design Intern at Homewood Museum | Summer 2018- Designed and installed innovative exhibitions & cultural programs for Mt. Royal Elementary & Middle School and The Peale Center.- Created promotional materials for museum events.- Helped with exhibiton layout designs, exhibition productions, artwork setup, and installations.

- Assisted with planning, designing, production, and installation of innovative exhibition productions and cultural programs.- Designed promotional materials for upcoming exhibitions.- Assist with catalog, tracking, and updating University permanent art collections.

- Mentored 30-41 high school students at Johns Hopkins Hospital, who had summer jobs in multiple di�erent departments. - Worked with JHU/JHHS department mentors and supervisors that may present opportunities for their own professional development and careers at Johns Hopkins. - Examined time sheets for accuracy. - Developed skills in facilitating group projects, work shops, and giving insightful information on college & �nancial aid. - Gained valuable experience in adolescent coaching and counseling.

Sales Associate | 2017 - 2019 - Operating cash registers, managing �nancial transactions, and balancing drawers. - Scanning items and ensuring that pricing is correct. - Greeting customers, giving them the best customer service possible, and o�ering any assistance regarding the store.

Creative DesignPERKINS

EDUCATIONGreater Grace Christian Academy 2003 - 2015

Stevenson University Bachelor of Science DegreeVisual Communication Design2015 - 2019

Graphic DesignExhibition DesignIllustration & SketchingHandcrafted artsTeaching Art/DesignPhotographyVolleyballMentoring

INTERESTS

SKILLSAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereAdobe InDesignMicrosoft Office SuitesPhotography

ACHIEVEMENTSStevenson University Faculty Scholarship2015 - 2019

Senatorial Scholarship | 2015 - 2019

Designed a science-themed game for elementary/middle school level students

Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.620 | Fall 2017

Designed two history exhibitions that were on display at Mt. Royal Elementary/ Middle School and The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture.

Customer Sales Lead | present - Responsible for key holding, openining, and closing the store. - Lead fellow associates to ful�ll segment goals as well as overall goals. - Read and implement brand guide changes throughout the store during my shifts. - Counting registers, managing �nancial transactions, and balancing drawers. - Handling complaints and issues from customers and o�ering any assistance regarding the store.

EXPRESS Retail Store:

ajasperkins@gmail.com | www.ajaperkins.com | 443.600.3788

Contract Designer - Homewood Museum | present - Design promotional materials for Homewood Museum’s upcoming events and exhibitions. - Meeting bi-weekly to discuss and review drafts and layouts for feedback and �nal submission. - Assisting with the remake, and design of new exhibitions.

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LEADERSHIPCurly In College Digital Marketing Chair | 2018 - 2019- Designed promotional �yers about upcoming events and meetings.- Developed and posted relevant social media content to the club’s Instagram page.- Took, edited, and posted pictures of club events to post on our page.

Stevenson Mustang Mentor | 2017 - 2018- Mentored middle schoolers from Deer Park Middle School and become a female role model.- Shared college-life experiences, helped with homework, and with any personal or educational struggles.- Guided the mentees in a positive direction through structured and unstructured discussions and activities.

ajasperkins@gmail.com | www.ajaperkins.com | 443.600.3788

Creative DesignPERKINS

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