Sarah Kohout
Education
Columbia College Chicago – Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Currently enrolled, Graduating in Spring 2027
Relevant Coursework
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Created both organic and paid posts, placed 2nd in class ranking for ROI.
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Used SEO to increase traffic to YouTube videos 80%.
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Constructed influencer brand collaboration proposal.
Stukent© Social Media Simternship Course
Social Media Manager, Columbia College Chicago,
Chicago, IL (Jan 2025 – May 2025)
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Created and measured according to die lines and physical box dimensions.
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Worked under tight constraints of label size, nutrition facts, and readability.
Packaging Redesign Project: Hawaiian Punch
Packaging Designer, Columbia College Chicago,
Chicago, IL (Sept 2025 – Nov 2025)
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Created a new product based on packaging trends between two different markets (blind boxes & vapes).
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Designed a family of packaging following nicotine labelling laws while preserving product marketability.
Blind Bar Branding & Packaging Design Project
Packaging Designer, Columbia College Chicago,
Chicago, IL (Oct 2025 – Dec 2025)
Skills
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Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign, as well as Figma, Canva, Microsoft & Google Suites
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Timely execution of responsibilities and commands
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Polite engagement with clients and coworkers
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Efficient problem solving while considering all variables
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Social media & digital marketing
Volunteer Work & Associations
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Assigned projects to members & finished any work that could not be completed in time.
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Communicated with clients on deliverables.
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Club administration such as attendance and meetings.
Oak Park River Forest High School Graphic Design Club
President, Oak Park River Forest High School,
Oak Park, IL (Sept 2019 – June 2021)
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Paying membership dues, use of resources, and showing up to in-person events.
The Professional Association for Design (AIGA)
Student Member, Chicago, IL
(Jan 2026 – Present)
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Attending networking events, involving myself with my local design community, and connecting with peers.
Chicago Graphic Design Club (CGDC)
Member, Chicago, IL
(Sept. 2025 – Present)