Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE:

URBN Market, Bethesda, MD https://www.urbnmarket.com

Local craft market dedicated to selling handmade and vintage goods. Hosts 50+ vendors and hundreds of customers.

Graphic Designer (September 2023 – June 2024)

Increased social media following by 37% through creating, editing, and uploading digital graphics.
Performed market research to determine how specific social media content and giveaways would affect event turnout.
Developed original marketing materials using Photoshop and Illustrator.

Event Staff (September 2023 – June 2024)

Grew the company’s Instagram account by over 300 followers through direct customer engagement and promotional efforts in a weekend.
Worked as a resource to customers during market events by providing information and directions in settings with over 500 attendees.
Coordinated parking and streamlined setup and breakdown processes for vendors, ensuring efficient market operations.

Drexel CHI User Experience Club, Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University organization dedicated to teaching UI/UX principles and helping students grow professional networks.

Social Media Manager (March 2025 – Present)

Researched engagement analytics and introduced a short-form video campaign, increasing viewership by over 600% in a month.
Photographed candid and dynamic photos of event attendees to make engaging content for Instagram posts.
Partnered with team members to film promotional videos and increase event turnout.

Walt Whitman Cosplay Crew, Bethesda, MD

High school organization aimed at designing and creating quality costumes.

Club Moderator/President (September 2021 – June 2024)

Introduced and led a collaborative costume making project to amplify teamwork and costume making skills for members.
Acted as lead supervisor and coordinator for a public photoshoot events hosting over 15 club members.
Offered specialized advice to over 20 club members to improve their costume making skills.

MANNA Food Distribution, Bethesda, MD https://www.mannafood.org

Nonprofit hunger-relief organization that uses volunteers to distribute food to those in need.

Volunteer – Food Distribution (September 2022 – March 2024)

Distributed bags of non-perishable foods to 200+ individuals.
Streamlined the distribution process with quick communication between other volunteers and those being assisted.
Recorded inventory of leftover food at the end of each day.
Cleaned and inspected the premises.

2025 – Present

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design, 3.92 GPA

Relevant Coursework:

Adobe Softwares:

Design Softwares

UX Design and Research

Other

Email: nickmurray51806@gmail.com