McKenna Shuster
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Rachael Bentley
McKenna is an absolute powerhouse of a designer. Having had the pleasure of working with her both in school and professionally, I can say wholeheartedly that she is one of the most talented designers of her age. Not only is she highly adaptable, knowledgable and hardworking, but she's equally crafty, easygoing and just an all-around joy of a person to work with. I was on a team with her during a time when she was given just a few short weeks to turn around a website brand overhaul, and she did so with great success, diligence and grace. She's able to pivot quickly and always puts her best foot forward. I cannot say enough positive things about McKenna.
Malcolm Matheson
I can't say enough good things about McKenna. McKenna and her team provided our startup Mass Hike with a fully customized design portfolio as we sought to develop our brand. No one on our team had design experience, and McKenna helped guide us all the way. She led team exercises to help us brainstorm branding ideas, and just a few weeks later we had a GORGEOUS website, logo, and design book. Her kindness and ability to communicate with clients is outmatched only by her brilliance in graphic design. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation!
Rachael Bentley
McKenna is an absolute powerhouse of a designer. Having had the pleasure of working with her both in school and professionally, I can say wholeheartedly that she is one of the most talented designers of her age. Not only is she highly adaptable, knowledgable and hardworking, but she's equally crafty, easygoing and just an all-around joy of a person to work with. I was on a team with her during a time when she was given just a few short weeks to turn around a website brand overhaul, and she did so with great success, diligence and grace. She's able to pivot quickly and always puts her best foot forward. I cannot say enough positive things about McKenna.
Malcolm Matheson
I can't say enough good things about McKenna. McKenna and her team provided our startup Mass Hike with a fully customized design portfolio as we sought to develop our brand. No one on our team had design experience, and McKenna helped guide us all the way. She led team exercises to help us brainstorm branding ideas, and just a few weeks later we had a GORGEOUS website, logo, and design book. Her kindness and ability to communicate with clients is outmatched only by her brilliance in graphic design. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation!
Rachael Bentley
McKenna is an absolute powerhouse of a designer. Having had the pleasure of working with her both in school and professionally, I can say wholeheartedly that she is one of the most talented designers of her age. Not only is she highly adaptable, knowledgable and hardworking, but she's equally crafty, easygoing and just an all-around joy of a person to work with. I was on a team with her during a time when she was given just a few short weeks to turn around a website brand overhaul, and she did so with great success, diligence and grace. She's able to pivot quickly and always puts her best foot forward. I cannot say enough positive things about McKenna.
Malcolm Matheson
I can't say enough good things about McKenna. McKenna and her team provided our startup Mass Hike with a fully customized design portfolio as we sought to develop our brand. No one on our team had design experience, and McKenna helped guide us all the way. She led team exercises to help us brainstorm branding ideas, and just a few weeks later we had a GORGEOUS website, logo, and design book. Her kindness and ability to communicate with clients is outmatched only by her brilliance in graphic design. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation!
Rachael Bentley
McKenna is an absolute powerhouse of a designer. Having had the pleasure of working with her both in school and professionally, I can say wholeheartedly that she is one of the most talented designers of her age. Not only is she highly adaptable, knowledgable and hardworking, but she's equally crafty, easygoing and just an all-around joy of a person to work with. I was on a team with her during a time when she was given just a few short weeks to turn around a website brand overhaul, and she did so with great success, diligence and grace. She's able to pivot quickly and always puts her best foot forward. I cannot say enough positive things about McKenna.
Malcolm Matheson
I can't say enough good things about McKenna. McKenna and her team provided our startup Mass Hike with a fully customized design portfolio as we sought to develop our brand. No one on our team had design experience, and McKenna helped guide us all the way. She led team exercises to help us brainstorm branding ideas, and just a few weeks later we had a GORGEOUS website, logo, and design book. Her kindness and ability to communicate with clients is outmatched only by her brilliance in graphic design. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation!
Experience
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Simplr
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Designer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Alyce
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Designer
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Mar 2020 - May 2020
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Sametz Blackstone Associates
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2020
Work with other design, digital, and strategy professionals to create beautiful and timeless print and web design for a range of clients crossing multiple disciplines. Work with other design, digital, and strategy professionals to create beautiful and timeless print and web design for a range of clients crossing multiple disciplines.
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Juno Design
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Greater Boston Area
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Designer
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Functioned as the lead designer for multiple projects, ranging from chocolate bar packaging to nonprofit organization websites. Collaborated with co-CEOs to deliver quality materials in constrained timelines. Functioned as the lead designer for multiple projects, ranging from chocolate bar packaging to nonprofit organization websites. Collaborated with co-CEOs to deliver quality materials in constrained timelines.
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Scout
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Collaborated with student team members at Northeastern University to create UI and UX solutions; created the brand identity for a startup; incorporated client feedback in all designs; mentored other designers. Collaborated with student team members at Northeastern University to create UI and UX solutions; created the brand identity for a startup; incorporated client feedback in all designs; mentored other designers.
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Art Director
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2018
Designed print collateral and photographed concerts for the student-run magazine and website. Oversaw the entire magazine and made executive design decisions, led weekly meetings, and facilitated communication between writers and designers.
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Designer & Photographer
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Designed spreads and photograph concerts for Northeastern's student-run music magazine and website.
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Everyday Speech
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Worked with designers and developers from all over the world, creating brand guidelines for Everyday Speech’s new learning platform, defining new illustration and typographic styles, and designing high fidelity game wireframes. Worked with designers and developers from all over the world, creating brand guidelines for Everyday Speech’s new learning platform, defining new illustration and typographic styles, and designing high fidelity game wireframes.
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BzzAgent
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Intern
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
Created elements for digital marketing campaigns that were used across websites, emails, and social media. Created elements for digital marketing campaigns that were used across websites, emails, and social media.
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Sametz Blackstone Associates
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Co-op
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Designed print pieces for large clients (Harvard Medical School, Celebrity Series Boston, etc.), created case study layouts for the company’s new website, and photographed print pieces for the website. Designed print pieces for large clients (Harvard Medical School, Celebrity Series Boston, etc.), created case study layouts for the company’s new website, and photographed print pieces for the website.
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Color Me Mine
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Pottery Technician & Painter
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May 2015 - Aug 2016
Provided customer service, operated POS system, glazed and fired pottery, and taught painting classes. Provided customer service, operated POS system, glazed and fired pottery, and taught painting classes.
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Disability Resource Note Taker
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
Took concise and organized notes for students with disabilities. Took concise and organized notes for students with disabilities.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Northeastern University
Bachelor’s Degree, Interaction Design -
2016 - 2016
Northeastern University
Dialogue of Civilizations: Photography & Design in a German Cultural Context -
2010 - 2014
Vandegrift High School
High School
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