Surf

Graphic design

Marketing

Advertising

Packaging

Sustainability

Graphic Designer

Creative & Design

I’m someone who’s always trying to make things better, whether that’s in the workplace, my community, or the environment around me. I’m fueled by a mix of creativity and a love for nature, and those two things shape how I approach both design and life in general. I studied Graphic Communication at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, focusing on packaging design, and since then I’ve worked across design, print, and event production. I’ve been lucky to gain hands-on experience at places like Sun Bum, Tempo Communications, and most recently the Solento Surf Festival, where I’ve had a chance to design, coordinate, and create things that bring people together. What really drives me is being part of projects that have purpose, whether that’s designing packaging that feels intentional, managing creative assets that tell a story, or helping bring an event to life from start to finish. I’m always looking to learn something new, take on the next challenge, and leave a positive mark wherever I can.

•Organize, proof, and prepare event files for print; coordinate with vendors and manage pickup of printed materials
•Design signage and event collateral to support branding and onsite attendee experience
•Assist in social media management by updating posts, responding to comments, and supporting overall Instagram engagement
•Manage company email communications alongside personal account, responding to general inquiries and maintaining timely correspondence
•Recruit and coordinate event staff, including developing and overseeing a shuttle transportation system
•Support warehouse operations including packing, shipping, and product organization
•Collect, organize, and manage digital assets (stills, video, and print) via Google Drive to ensure smooth event execution
•Oversee festival operations day of and provide assistance where needed; not limited to: set up and pack down, tending to talent, replenishing stock, managing festival staff, assisting on-stage operations, distributing product to VIP’s

Event/Print Coordinator

•Tracked KPIs for myself and team members on the assembly floor
•Performed maintenance operations on various packaging equipment
•Assisted in production operations while following food safety procedures
•Assembled and dispatched orders for both DTC and wholesale
•Performed quality checks on packaging materials received from external suppliers

Packaging Team Member

•Created graphics for print and digital use across departments
•Completed a summer long internship project including a new packaging component
•Attended 1 on 1 professional development meetings to broaden knowledge
•Collaborated across the creative, marketing, sales, and other teams
•Researched industry packaging trends and legal regulations to produce relevant and FDA compliant packaging
•Designed individual folding cartons and custom components from start to finish
•Produced signage for internal company use
•Assisted in general office tasks and office upkeep
•Scheduled meetings and projects deadlines via Microsoft Outlook

Creative Intern

Designed stickers and posters for print and digital use in order to promote sustainability
using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Composed graphics for social media use via Adobe Illustrator
• Scheduled projects via use of virtual calendars and meetings

Graphic Designer Cal Poly

•Designed and prototyped boxes and labels using Illustrator and physical mock ups
•Designed catalogs for showcasing various hand tools using InDesign and Acrobat Pro
•Created product web pages and advertisement landing pages while integrating A/B testing
•Created and modified logos using Illustrator
•Modified CAD files for carry bags and cases
•Formatted data sheets and sales sheets following brand guidelines
•Collaborated with five senior marketing team members and various departments
•Communicated internationally with a child company regarding their content creation

Graphic Design/Marketing Intern

| Cal Poly
• Designed graphics for social media channels

Social Media Designer

•Created printed graphics for club organized events
•Designed social media graphics in collaboration with copy writers

•Edited promotional videos for web use using Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro
•Created and organized Excel spreadsheets for financial information

Freelance Designer

•Designed company branded signage using Illustrator
•Performed on-line product orders

•Interacted with customers daily while encouraging sales
•Maintained store appearance standards
•Cooperated on shipping and receiving of product

Retail Sales Associate

•Redesigned company logos using Illustrator
•Composed website mock ups according to current industry trends
•Researched competitor strategies and current search trends

Design Intern

•Organized beach based activities and workouts
•Taught ocean safety standards through group led lessons
•Handled children from ages seven to fifteen

Junior Lifeguards Intern

Matthew Terrill is a Graphic Designer at Solento Surf Festival in Solana Beach, CA.

Matthew Terrill — Graphic Designer at Solento Surf Festival

Matthew Terrill

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California Polytechnic State University

Torrey Pines High School

California Polytechnic State