Jason Medrano

Majoring in Visual Communication Design, Minoring in Photo-Illustration
Kent State University, Class of 2018
From Cleveland, OH

Latino graphic designer in Cleveland with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2015-18), Cum Laude in Visual Communication Design.

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Education

Kent State University
Cuyahoga Community College: Western
St. Martin De Porres High School

Jason in the News

Jason Medrano Named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List!

Jason Medrano, a Junior studying Visual Communication Design within the College of Communication and Information, was named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List. Medrano is among more than 8900 undergrad...

June, 27 2016 - Kent State University

Jason Medrano Named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List!

Jason Medrano, a Junior at Kent State University, was named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. Medrano is among nearly 8300 undergraduate students who have earned and received this recent academic reco...

January, 22 2016 - Kent State University

Achievements Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning an academic award

Distinctive student for design determination from the faculty of School of Visual Communication Design.

Spring 2018 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for an accomplishment

The Lewis and Dona Williams Endowed Scholarship supports a Visual Communication Design student that demonstrates excellence in design.

Fall 2017 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning an academic award

Honorable Mention by the VCD faculty, during the 2017 Juried Student Show.

Fall 2017 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for an accomplishment

Kent Bound Scholarship-Renewal

Fall 2015 - Fall 2017 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Associate of Arts (Cum Laude)

Spring 2015 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning a scholarship

Tri-C Student Success Speaker during the 2014 Hispanic Luncheon.

Spring 2014 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning a scholarship

The Hispanic Endowment Scholarship was established by the Tri-C Foundation working with the Hispanic Council to support Hispanic students. This fund is supported by numerous donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations in our region who believe that these recipients will make a difference in our community.

Spring 2013 - Spring 2014 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2012 - Spring 2015 - Added by Jason

Jason Medrano was recognized for earning a scholarship

Tri-C Interview & Presidential Luncheon, Meet and Greet with George W. Bush.

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Activities

Distinguished Leadership Certificate

Students must have completed the General and Advanced Certificates along withreflecting upon their time as a leader and the various activities they participated in as a part of theStudent Leadership Certificate Program. This reflection took the form of a professionalleadership portfolio whether hard copy, digital or otherwise. Students then worked with theStudent Life/Student Engagement Office to review the documentation and schedule aDistinguished Leadership Presentation that will be presented to a panel determined by theDirector of Student Life/Student Engagement. The presentation should include a copy of theportfolio, a four-page paper that includes a reflection of their experiences as a campus leader andhow they have benefitted personally and professionally from the learning and engagementactivities they participated in.

Spring 2015 - Cuyahoga Community College: Western

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Phi Theta Kappa

Recognition for academic achievement of college students and provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders

Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 - Cuyahoga Community College: Western

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Glyphix Studio

Glyphix is a student-run design studio that takes on both client and in-house projects throughout the school semester at Kent State University. I had the opportunity to participate in client meetings, concept pitch and overcome tight deadlines for a variety of print and social collateral design for studio promotion.

January 2018 - May 2018

Graphic Designer at IdeaBase

Graphic Designer for one of Kent States student-run design agency. Projects gave the opportunity for client presentations, art direction, concept development, and recently developed a brand identity for one of Kent's UX workshops.

January 2018 - Present

Inspire Camp Assistant at Kent State University

I assisted incoming students with design activities, as an advocate for the Visual Communication Design program. Projects included Type High Press, Photography and Motion Design.

June 2016 - June 2016

Student Ambassador at Cuyahoga Community College

I provided both the general public and local community customer service and assist new students and community members to the methods and processes of the college. Further develop relationships, as the first level of contact, with the community looking to attend Tri-C.

Assisted in the development of Student Success Initiatives with the Student Affairs team.

Answered and directed English and Spanish phone calls in the Hispanic Council Office for registration.

Assisted with the Student Excellence and Peer Program (STEPP) by creating attendance spreadsheets, rosters, and surveys.

August 2014 - May 2015

Curriculum Vitae

Resume

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