Andrea Valaitis
I’m Andrea Valaitis, a versatile graphic and web designer based in Morgantown, WV. With a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from West Virginia University and currently pursuing a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications, my passion lies in crafting captivating visual experiences and effective digital solutions. From managing graphic design projects for West Virginia University Campus Rec to serving as a Web Designer for the MASBiology Department, my diverse experiences have honed my skills in website creation, social media management, and marketing material development. With a keen eye for design and a commitment to excellence, I’m excited to share my journey and showcase my work with you
My Story
A journey it has been indeed.
Growing up in Cleveland, OH, in High School (oh my), I started noticing how much I enjoyed creating things. It ranged from paintings to sculptures to stickers to anything I could get my hands on. Fast forward to college and I found that Graphic Design peaked my interest because of its creative freedom while also making various works that can speak on its own.
When I got to WVU I greatly enjoyed the time spent at the Creative Arts Center, Football Games, and Exploring the mountains around me. I took up a great passion for Photography and decided to go on a 14 day trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming my Sophomore year and it absoletly enamored me. Soon after I found myself taking day trips to photograph nature, my friends, and the world around me.
After that I began a job with WVU Campus Rec and Adventure being a graphic designer. From this position I was able to learn branding and marketing through the Marketing Communications team! This led me to taking on Advertising and Social Media in my Undergrad. Then I took a course that changed my life- Web Design. This course took my entire persepective of design and changed it. I feel in love with coding, UI and UX and anything to do with web.
In my time outside of school I joined Chi Omega Sorority and maintained a Philanthopy chair position to give back to Make-A-Wish in hope to grant wishes for more children. Along side this I also have worked with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since i was 1- my family made a team in my name as I was diagnosed with CF at 9 weeks old. Since that point in my life we have raised money and awareness every year to find a cure for CF.
While I am exploring Grad School I hope in the next years I gain more knowledge in web, design, and life as a whole. I can’t wait to see where the future now takes me!
Passion Projects
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & Make-A-Wish
Philanthropic work has been something that has always interested me and has allowed me to give back to companies that have changed my life. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The Make – A – Wish Foundation, and myself have worked closely with one throughout my entire life. At 9 weeks old I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and at 17 years old I was granted a Wish. Since my Wish I have spoken for Make A Wish at galas and events to raise money for more kids wishes to be granted. All while working in conjunction for the CF Foundation to raise money for research into a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
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