Resume

Ismael Alexander Maldonado

Email: xman877@comcast.net
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Objective

Aspiring designer seeking to apply creative skills and a passion for art and play. Eager to learn, innovate, and contribute to spreading a positive life message.

Education

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, IL
AC in Digital Marketing & Social Media (Expected Graduation in 2027)

Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
BA in New Media Art & Design (Graduated Summer 2025)

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Associate in Arts (Graduated Spring 2023)
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Skills

Adobe Suite Knowledge (Premier, Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
Proficient in various forms of LEGO building (mosaics, modular buildings, robotics, trains)
Bricklink Stud.io
Procreate Software
Basic Java Programming
Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Work Experience

Lake Forest Country Day School, Lake Forest, Illinois
Summer Design Intern, 2025
Designed collateral materials for fall innovation events.
Created storage solutions and labels for LFCDS Innovation Space.
Provided consultation to departments that could benefit from a designer’s expertise.

Designer in Residence Intern, 2024
Providing assistance to teachers and students alike in an educational setting.
Creating graphics that appeal to students of all ages, along with assisting and developing connections with students.

LEGO Brand Retail, Gurnee, Illinois
Sales Associate, 2021-2023
Provided exceptional customer service and LEGO product knowledge.
Collaborated with the team to create engaging in-store displays.

Activities