hope ridley
designer • marketer • creative problem solver
phone:
989-859-7006
email:
location:
west michigan
work experience
may 2026 - present
architecture & design marketing intern
Haworth
holland, michigan
november 2025 - present
layout editor; art & photography reviewer
Fishladder Journal — Grand Valley State University
allendale, michigan
november 2024 - present
workday change management & web/content design student assistant
GVSU information technology department
allendale, michigan
december 2024 - december 2025
president
alpha sigma tau sorority
allendale, michigan
july 2024 - august 2025
merchandising director
alpha sigma tau sorority
allendale, michigan
july 2024 - august 2025
merchandising designer & campus manager
south by sea apparel
allendale, michigan
As an Architecture & Design Marketing Intern at Haworth, I support the creation of marketing materials, visual assets, presentations, and branded content for the architecture and design community. My work combines graphic design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to help strengthen brand engagement and inform marketing strategies. Through projects, industry events, and experiences such as attending NeoCon, I continue to expand my understanding of the commercial interiors and design industry.
Designed and laid out print spreads as a Layout Editor and Art & Photography Reviewer for the Fishladder Journal, reviewing and selecting visual submissions, collaborating with editorial staff to maintain visual consistency, and applying typographic hierarchy and grid systems to produce cohesive, print-ready layouts.
Contribute to GVSU’s Workday Student implementation by designing and maintaining clear, user-friendly web content and resources. Collaborate with the Change Management team to support digital adoption through accessible communication, visual assets, and page design in CMS5. Focus on improving navigation, usability, and alignment with GVSU’s brand and web standards.
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Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Student communications, providing guidance on content accuracy, terminology, and user impact
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Member of the Communications Advisory Team, contributing feedback on messaging strategy, clarity, and student-facing content
Lead all chapter operations, executive coordination, and strategic planning. Oversaw recruitment, philanthropy, and member development while ensuring alignment with university policies and national standards.
Directed all apparel and promotional product design for chapter events. Managed vendor partnerships, created original concepts, and maintained consistent, on-brand visuals across all merchandise.
Created custom collegiate apparel for university organizations. Designed original artwork and digital mockups while balancing creative direction, brand identity, and production constraints.
related coursework
grand valley state university, visual media arts department
Graphic Design Studio: Typography I
Graphic Design Studio: Typographic Systems II
Experience Design Studio I: Digital Interfaces
Experience Design Studio II: Integrated Systems
Making and Meaning in Art and Design
Graphic Design for 3d Experiences
Illustration: Ideation and Sequence
Sculpture: Digital 3D Modeling
Technology in PR & Advertising
Graphic Design Forum
Etching & Monotype I
Etching & Monotype II
Marketing Management
Screenprint & Relief
2-D Design & Color
3-D Design
skills, awards & exhibitions
design & technical skills
soft & professional skills
awards & recognition
exhibitions & showcases
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adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, indesign, firefly)
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figma & canva (UI/UX prototyping and visual layout)
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web content management (CMS)
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graphic design & visual branding
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data analytics
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brand marketing
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content creation
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event marketing
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architecture & design marketing
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typography & layout design
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printmaking (etching, monotype, screen print)
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illustration & digital collage
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photography & photo editing
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HTML/CSS (basic)
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Java (basic)
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acessibility & web usability standards
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creative direction & collaboration
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leadership & team management
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content strategy & organization
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problem solving & adaptability
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attention to detail
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time management
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client & vendor coordination
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brand consistency & storytelling
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Featured artist - GVSU winter atrium display (selections from printmaking, etching & monotype: mutations & multiples)
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Featured artist - GVSU student scholars day exhibition (typographic poster, I Love You )
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GVSU Technology Summit Participant (CMS5 Design & Change Management Roundtables, 2025)
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Alpha Sigma Tau Leadership Excellence Recognition (2024–2025 Term)
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Dean’s List – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (multiple semesters)
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“I Love You” Typographic Poster — GVSU Student Scholars Day Exhibition
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Caprese Salad Infographic — ART 310 Typography Showcase
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Jellysphere UX/UI App — ART 214 Experience Design Exhibition
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Etching and Monotype Series — ART 364: Mutations, Multiples, and Mashups