EXPERIENCE

2021–SEPTEMBER 2023

Roadpass Digital • Features Editor

I was responsible for creating and editing content across all of the Roadpass Digital brands. I worked closely with the content and marketing team to develop and implement editorial strategies to engage new audiences and support the Roadpass Pro products. Duties included: sourcing, editing, and writing regular feature articles, designing trip guides, roundups, and other content and marketing pieces; producing and editing photos and short videos; and curating content for weekly newsletters and social media platforms.  

FEBRUARY 2019–2021

Roadtrippers • Managing Editor

I managed day-to-day operations for Roadtrippers Magazine, as well as a team of freelance writers and photographers. In addition to my editing duties, I also produced original digital content including feature-length articles, photos, maps, guidebooks, and graphics. I was in charge of developing a digital engagement strategy and created original content for all of Roadtrippers’ social channels (including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) and weekly email newsletters.

MAY 2018–FEBRUARY 2019

Penguin Random House • Senior Designer, Creative Services/Ad Promo

I designed marketing materials for several non-fiction imprints, including original digital assets (banner ads, email blasts, and motion graphics) and print collateral (postcards, merchandise, and print ads).

JANUARY 2014–MAY 2018

92nd Street Y • Senior Designer, Marketing and Creative Services

I created multimedia in-house brand and fundraising campaigns in addition to print and digital marketing materials for concerts, donor events, poetry readings, talks, festivals, continuing education classes, galas, and the 92Y Nursery School.

AUGUST 2013–JANUARY 2014

W. W. Norton • Designer

I designed covers and interiors for college textbooks, including the creation of supporting elements such as illustrations, icons, and infographics.

AUGUST 2011–DECEMBER 2012

The University of Akron • Instructor

I taught typography and production classes within the design department of the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art for three semesters.

JUNE 2008–JULY 2013

427 Design • Art Director

I created and art directed numerous brand campaigns including custom logo design, invitations, promotional items, packaging, digital content, illustrations, screen printing, photography, and product styling.

EDUCATION

Kent State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design and a minor in Journalism with a focus on Information Design, May 2008

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Illustrator), photography, writing, editing, social media management, digital engagement strategies, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

REFERENCES

References available upon request

CONTACT

E: alexandra.charitan [at] gmail [dot] com
P: 646.465.4708