Experience

Sparks Magazine

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Collaboration with the University of South Florida and the University of Florida in creating the issues for Sparks Magazine, a non-profit AAPI student-produced magazine. Assisted designers in editing their final spreads to achieve graphic design industry standards in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Collaborated with co-lead designer in produce final layout of the magazine, including the cover photo, masthead, table of contents, page layout and order, and back page. Followed a style guide and grid set by the National Board of Sparks Magazine.Worked alongside the Public Relations committee in producing social media graphics spreading awareness of AAPI events, experiences, and voices, as well as sneak peeks to articles in Issue 20. Followed a cohesive color palette and style guide/grid for Instagram.

• Designer and Photographer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Designed spreads, photographed models, and created graphics using Adobe software, while collaborating with writers and photographers to discuss issues and events occurring in the world in and outside the APIDA community, particularly the UCF chapter. Sparks Magazine is a student-produced, non-profit magazine with multiple chapters across the state of Florida.



Asian Pacific American Coalition

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • May 2021 - Present



Self-employed

• Freelance Photographer

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Website: http://deniseferioli.me/Worked alongside photography clients with graduations, weddings, personal events, portrait photography, family gatherings, and realty. Organized best possible locations, times, and outfits for photoshoots within the Jacksonville and Orlando area. Post-edited photos within Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and delivered to clients within a 1-2 week turnaround time. Built a side business alongside being a student in both high school and college. Accessed my photography skills for in-school events, including sports games, theater productions, dance productions, pep rallies, and other local happenings, alongside local professional photography studios.Assisted in Jax Elite Realty and Occupy Real Estate Group for photographing multiple MLS listings and properties around the greater Duval County, and were instrumental in immediate requests for showings and often multiple offers. Feedback from both customers and buyers indicated that the "life-like" photos were an immediate draw to the properties and stood out from all other listings.



Asian Student Association at UCF

• Historian

  • May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Worked with other officers in the general and executive board in connecting the APIA community at the University of Central Florida. Photographed, recorded, and edited special events and headshots with members and officers for social media promotion. Outside of photography, I also contribute graphics and creative arts and crafts for particular general body meetings. Worked with other officers in the general and executive board in connecting the APIA community at the University of Central Florida. Photographed, recorded, and edited special events and headshots with members and officers for social media promotion. Outside of photography, I also contribute graphics and creative arts and crafts for particular general body meetings.



Stanton Phoenix Yearbook

• Photo Editor

  • May 2017 - May 2018

  -Managed 30 member yearbook staff in photographing school events and gatherings for 300+ page award-winning high school yearbook-Photographed multiple events: sports, pep rallies, spirit weeks, dances, headshots of administration and students, and more -Singlehandedly edited hundreds of photos for individual spreads with Adobe software-Trained staff members on photography and camera basics -Managed 30 member yearbook staff in photographing school events and gatherings for 300+ page award-winning high school yearbook-Photographed multiple events: sports, pep rallies, spirit weeks, dances, headshots of administration and students, and more -Singlehandedly edited hundreds of photos for individual spreads with Adobe software-Trained staff members on photography and camera basics