ALESIA BARRIOS CAPRILES
508 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 | (786) 606-6740 | ab2966@cornell.edu linkedin.com/in/alesia-barrios-capriles-26707a192 Portfolio: https://www.alesiabarrioscapriles.com/
EDUCATION
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology
Ithaca, New York Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Design and Environmental Analysis with minor in Business
Expected Graduation 2027
• Relevant Coursework: Human Centered Design Methods, Design Computing, Planning & Managing the Workplace, Global Textile & Apparel Sustainability
• Human Ecology Ambassador, IIDA Chapter @Cornell, Sorority: Kappa Kappa Gamma
Immaculata La Salle High School Miami, Florida
Digital Arts STEAM Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduation: May 2023
BCC DESIGNS LLC Miami, Florida
Architecture and Interior Design Summer Intern June 2022– June 2024
• Visited construction sites, interacted with engineers, contractors, and construction personnel.
• Developed project PowerPoint presentations and mood boards for clients.
• Designed website and social Media Manager
• Developed renders, elevation and floor plans
PIPA SKIN CARE Miami, Florida
Design Consultant Hybrid Intern August 2024 – Present
• Proposing sustainable solutions for product packaging
• social media design strategies to increase audience
LEADERSHIP
+NRG (POSITIVE ENERGY)
Miami, Florida
Founder, Designer, Marketing, & Sales Manager 2021 – Present
• Started business producing thermos with positive phrases to spread positivity and stop plastic pollution. 20% of each thermos donated to The Guatemalan Maya Center
• Self-designed & printed labels using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Managed orders and social media for @plusnrg and networked with local businesses
• +NRG Co-op with The Golden Hog Market (2022)
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP TODAY AND TOMORROW CLUB (SALTT)
Lake Worth, South Florida
Vice President supporting uprooted communities September 2019 – May 2023
• Led activities for the kids of La Escuelita Maya, children of migrant workers who fled their countries with no access to public services, legal help, or economic means.
• Organized and participated in service visits and events monthly, tutoring math and reading.
• Managed social media and created videos to promote club.
• Designed a +NRG thermos with a slogan for the club.
• Organized biggest club fundraising events
ACTIVITIES
MEDIUM COLLECTIVE DESIGN
Ithaca, New York
Design Consultant August 2023 – Present
• Formed part of Praxis Team – Branding Consulting sub team
• Created Branding Guidelines and Web Design (Low-Fi, Mid-Fi, High-Fi) for Algo Invest (ETF Investment Tech Platform)
• Created Branding Guidelines for Improve and designed accessories, such as T-shirts.
DEBRIS FREE OCEANS
Coconut Grove, Florida
Blue Grove Scholar Fellow August 2022 – December 2022
• Attended training sessions on alternatives to eliminate the use of plastic for different businesses.
• Consulted business in Coconut Grove, Miami FL implementing sustainable strategies to eliminate plastics.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
SKILLS
English (Fluent), Spanish (Native), French (Intermediate); Adobe Photoshop Certified (2020), Adobe Illustrator Certified (2022), Adobe InDesign (Proficient), Final Cut Pro (Proficient), Microsoft Office (Proficient), Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Course Certified (2020), Revit (Proficient), Rhino (Proficient), AutoCAD (Proficient), Sketch Up (Proficient), Figma (Proficient), Notion (Proficient).
INTERESTS
Design, Entrepreneurship, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Interior Design, Fitness, Running, Health, Music