About Me
A little bit about Aleksei…
I’m a creative based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Rewinding back a bit, as a freshly ambitious and hesitant college graduate, wondering if graphic design would be in my future, to a seasoned graphic designer who's worked with a bunch of different projects, I've learned to value processes, creativity, and people!
Learning the principles and history of art, design, and a variety of other things like anthropology and marketing at the University of Nebraska-Omaha as well as taking marketing and communication roles within the institutions and non-profits from 2017 to 2021, I was able to take tips, tricks, and lessons with marketing, social media, and overall connection and communication with other like-minded individuals to prepare me for my professional journey.
Although graphic design drives my creative passion and profession, I also love new experiences and exploring different methods to use my creativity. From doodling a neat new sketch to creating a wireframe or composing a song, any way I can make something, I feel success and a warm sense of completion. Seeing other people react to it, and benefit from and/or find solutions in it, is a gratifying plus.
Other things that I enjoy are things like running, sports, music, and being around friends and family. I've also been fortunate to travel and learn about different cultures. Learning history, different perspectives, and languages is also a niche of mine. If you have any questions, critiques, or inquiries, feel free to contact me via email at alekseicruz85@gmail.com
Learning the principles and history of art, design, and a variety of other things like anthropology and marketing at the University of Nebraska-Omaha as well as taking marketing and communication roles within the institutions and non-profits from 2017 to 2021, I was able to take tips, tricks, and lessons with marketing, social media, and overall connection and communication with other like-minded individuals to prepare me for my professional journey.
Although graphic design drives my creative passion and profession, I also love new experiences and exploring different methods to use my creativity. From doodling a neat new sketch to creating a wireframe or composing a song, any way I can make something, I feel success and a warm sense of completion. Seeing other people react to it, and benefit from and/or find solutions in it, is a gratifying plus.
Other things that I enjoy are things like running, sports, music, and being around friends and family. I've also been fortunate to travel and learn about different cultures. Learning history, different perspectives, and languages is also a niche of mine. If you have any questions, critiques, or inquiries, feel free to contact me via email at alekseicruz85@gmail.com
Graphic Designer,
Freelancing - Omaha, NE
• Partnered with multiple local and national businesses across home services, real estate, automotive, retail, and creative industries to deliver branding, advertising, and custom print and digital collateral.
Aug 2018-Present
Graphic Designer,
HorsePower Brands - Omaha, NE
• Served as a creative specialist and designer for 10+ brands across multiple home services franchise verticals, creating thousands of assets for corporate and over hundreds of locations.
• Administered a digital asset management platform housing 80,000+ assets, including media files, templates, and creative tools.
• Supported a large-scale vendor transition for print materials and branded apparel, coordinating thousands of items.
• 100% goal completion throughout tenure of the company, including deliverables and accomplishments.
• Average of 9 completed creative deliverables per week.
Jan 2018-Present
Communications Intern,
The Wellbeing Partners - Omaha, NE
• Developed social media graphics and campaign visuals to increase engagement and promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborated with internal teams and community partners to plan and execute creative projects from concept through final delivery.
• Maintained consistent brand standards across all creative assets to strengthen recognition and messaging, and to create reports from collected data.
Sep 2021-Dec 2021
Graphic Design Intern,
L.A. STYLE Magazine - Los Angeles, CA
• Collaborated with editorial and creative teams to design over 30 layouts for articles, blogs, and publications regarding fashion and pop culture.
• Designed social media graphics, promotional imagery, and magazine layouts aligned with the brand identity and editorial standards.
Jul 2021-Oct 2021