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ABOUT

I've always been drawn to creative roles and making art as I see both as a way to explore ideas, tell stories, and bring complex concepts to life visually.

I’m a recent Cornell University Information Science graduate, where I focused on how technology shapes human experience and culture and how design can make digital media intuitive and engaging.

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I bring experience in web and graphic design, UX-focused projects, and collaborative, cross-functional work. Skilled in Adobe Suite, Figma, and Canva, I thrive on translating complex ideas into clear, visually compelling solutions. An artist at heart, I enjoy bridging creativity with technology to produce work that is not only impactful but also user-centered and practical.

Experience

WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Rural Resurgence LLC

jan 2024 - present

Designed and launched a user-centered website for a regenerative agriculture brand. Currently - create marketing materials to increase local engagement, and maintain accurate inventory and online presence.

PROPS MASTER & SET DESIGN ASSISTANT

Cornell University 

jan 2022 - may 2023

Created high-quality props and sets for theatrical productions, engineered practical solutions for live performance needs, and mentored students in design and fabrication techniques.

MEDIEVAL SOUND WEB DESIGN & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Cornell University 

jan 2025 - may 2025

Translated complex goals into an accessible, intuitive digital experience by prototyping a public-facing website to showcase research on lost medieval sounds.

PLANNING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Seneca Nation of Indians DOT

jun 2022 - aug 2022

Streamlined stakeholder communication and documentation, supported infrastructure planning initiatives, and contributed to research that balanced cultural, environmental, and technical considerations.

Tools & Skills

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE

FIGMA 

CANVA

HMTL & CSS

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DIGITAL & VISUAL STORYTELLING

UX DESIGN & ACCESSIBILITY 

BRANDING & IDENTITY DESIGN 

CONTENT CREATION 

COLLARBOATION & COMMUNICATION 

LEADERSHIP

Awards & Certifications

    VALEDICTORIAN -

Cattaraugus Little Valley HS​

june 2019

    DEAN'S LIST -

Cornell University â€‹

dec 2020 - may 2025

    MAGNA CUM LAUDE -

Cornell University â€‹

may 2025

    DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATION - â€‹

HubSpot Academy 

aug 2025

    GOOGLE UX DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATE - Coursera

expected nov 2025

MY MISSION


I’m driven by the opportunity to create. I believe visuals are powerful - they can inform, inspire, and resonate differently depending on how they’re crafted and presented. Being in roles where I can actively design and shape experiences is important to me because it allows me to combine creativity with intention. I’m eager to contribute to projects and teams where thoughtful design, storytelling, and innovation come together to make a meaningful impact.

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© 2025 by Jessica Ritchie 

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