About
Scott Michael Cahill
Graphic Design & Illustration
Authentic and resourceful artist with more than fifteen years experience in academia, not-for-profit and small business communities. Dedicated design professional sharing a channeled approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving. Encouraging and uplifting communicator that holds a strong balance between process and result-oriented principles.
Carries a deep understanding and passion for the arts, human ingenuity, and the power of self-healing. Also holds certifications in both Usui Reiki and Sound Therapy modalities.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION:
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS DEGREE (BFA)
in GRAPHIC DESIGN
University of Massachusetts Lowell • Lowell, MA
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS)
with a CONCENTRATION IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Middlesex Community College • Bedford , MA
EXPERIENCE:
SCOTT M CAHILL DESIGN > LEAD DESIGNER / PROPRIETOR
Graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, social media coordinator for heart-forward creatives, eco-conscious lifestyle brands and wellness facilitators.
Past clients include: Yona FrenchHawk, Carolyn Little, Unifier Festival, MayFest NY Yoga Festival, Forestdance New England, and Will Evans Music.
CURRENT
QUERCUS STUDIO > SHOP ASSISTANT / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Shop assistant and graphic designer for Raleigh, NC fine jewelry company specializing in one-of-a-kind, custom engagement and wedding rings.
Responsible for day-to-day operations including shop maintenance, product displays, client intake. and product sales. Designer for website store content, email templates, special events graphics and overall branding revamp.
CONCLUDED SEPTEMBER 2016
UNIFIER FESTIVAL > LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER / SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Lead graphic designer and social media coordinator for a 4-day healing and expressive arts gathering in Western, Massachusetts.
Worked directly with Owner, Director, Development Team and Media staff to produce graphics for all facets of the festival. Included all social media, posters, banners, event booklet, maps, advertising and website graphics. Assist in marketing strategies to expand the festival's reach. Duties also included live, on-site social media coverage and social media team/volunteer management.
DECEMBER 2015 - JANUARY 2017
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BEDFORD, MA) > GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Responsible for a broad array of design materials related to all college programs, special events and community-based partnerships. Also included art direction, print & online advertisements, advising materials, invitations, direct-mail booklets, postcards & pamphlets, billboards, brochures, logos, posters, fliers, catalog and semester schedules, event photography, presentation graphics, video editing, and web-related support media.
Administrator, assistant copy editor, content curator and graphic specialist for the college’s social media presence. Direction, guidance and training of design interns for three years.
OCTOBER 2000 – DECEMBER 2015
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL > GRAPHIC DESIGNER (UML STUDENT-BASED PROGRAM)
Worked in conjunction with UML Art & Graphic Design Programs to work with internal and external clients. Design projects ranged from poster design, logo development and internal marketing for UMass Lowell and various community relation programs. Maintained active engagement with clientele and UML Program Directors to ensure project completion and collegiate integrity.
ONE of THREE students chosen during the program to work one-on-one with clients based on high performance, knowledge-base and experience.
SEPTEMBER 2005 – MAY 2006
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