Designing for Discovery

I'm Stella. A Media Advertising student at Indiana University whose business background, creative outlook, design skills, and imaginative approach allow me to craft distinct and strategic work that connects ideas, creativity, and passion.

I’m a creative and driven Media Advertising major seeking a summer internship to apply my passion for storytelling, content creation, and brand strategy. Skilled in multimedia production, social media management, and market analysis, with a strong desire to use my creativity to develop engaging and innovative media solutions. Eager to gain hands-on experience and contribute fresh, strategic ideas in a dynamic environment.

  • Bachelor of Science

    Media Advertising | Indiana University | Bloomington

    - Senior studying Media Advertising

    - Minor in Business Administration

    - Relevant Coursework: Advertising, Media in Business, Creative Content Creation, Media Psychology, Computer in Business, Accounting - Relevant Educational Projects: Print and Social Media advertising campaign for Patagonia, NIL Project for Sports Media

    - Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

    - Relevant ADPi Projects: Led and Created Recruitment Day Branding, Photography lead for fundraising and recruitment

  • Global Growth Marketing

    Digital Realty 

    - Continued employment as part-time staff after excelling in summer internship.

    - Worked alongside marketing brand team to elevate digital reality's global branding efforts.

    - Contributed to development of creative content that aligned with international campaigns.

    - Maintained brand consistency across all digital channels, such as social media and email.

    - Facilitated brand-centric initiatives designed to enhance customer engagement worldwide.

    Freelance Photographer

    SGS Enterprises | Golden, Colorado

    - Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.

    - Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance. Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.

    - Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients' needs and preferences for optimal results.

    - Led Community Service Project for families for free family and senior portraits.

    - Photographed and Designed Album cover for Apple Music and Spotify recording artist, Steve Violet.

  • Content Creation

    Creative Concept Design

    Event Marketing

    Visual Communication

    Information Graphics

    Global Brand Development

    Brand Strategy

    Italian

    Microsoft Excel

    Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Commercial Photography

    Adobe Photoshop

    Adobe Illustrator

    Adobe InDesign

    Adobe Creative Suite

    Typography

    Graphic Design

    Photography

    Teamwork

    Community Organizing

    Goal Setting

    Marketing

    Membership Growth

    Recruiting

    Guest Experience

    Volunteer Engagement

    Community Service

    Water Safety Training

    First Aid

    Problem Solving

    Team Leadership

    Communication

    Creative Strategy

    Project Management

    Entrepreneurship

    Inclusive Team Building

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What People Are Saying

It has been a pleasure working with Stella over the past two summers as an intern on our Brand & Creative team at Digital Realty. From day one, Stella was eager to learn, quick to contribute, and a valued member of our team.

Stella collaborated with colleagues across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC, delivering projects for different departments including marketing and sales, product, human resources, and health and safety. Stella always brings a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever she was needed. She took direction well, worked independently to meet deadlines, and wasn't afraid to ask thoughtful questions when she needed guidance. Even during busy periods with multiple review cycles and tight timelines, she remained calm, organized, and dependable.

Stella has a natural talent for photography, color, typography, and thoughtful design, along with a strong attention to detail. She consistently approached projects with creativity of a true artist, while remaining open to feedback, and it has been great to watch her confidence and skills grow over the course of her internships.

Beyond her creative abilities, she's simply awesome to work with, collaborative, professional, reliable, and always willing to help. I have no doubt she has a bright future ahead of her, and I would gladly recommend her to any team looking for a talented, hardworking, and positive creative professional.

Joy Jacob Brunetto
Creative Director | Visual Storyteller

I had the privilege of working with Stella during her internship at Digital Realty the summer 2025, and she brought a level of creativity that was both refreshing and inspiring.

Data centers are highly technical environments, which made her ability to find and visualize the human story behind the infrastructure especially valuable. She consistently thought outside the box, turning complex ideas into compelling, accessible visual stories.

What stood out most was her ability to see possibilities others might miss. She didn’t just design, she interpreted, simplified, and brought ideas to life.

Stella is a talented designer, a natural storyteller, and an original thinker. I’m excited to see where her creativity both professionally and in her personal life take her next.

Good luck Stella - you would be an asset to any company lucky enough to have you as part of their team!

Brenda Van der Steen
Chief Marketing Officer at PDM - Power and Data Management Enterprise B2B Growth Leader

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