Wentzville Parks & Recreation:
Marketing & graphic Design Internship
Overview:
This summer, I began my internship with the City of Wentzville Parks & Recreation as a Marketing & Graphic Design intern. In this role, I supported the department in developing and executing its marketing efforts. I utilized tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, and other graphic design software to create flyers, billboard signs, videos, and info-graphics for various upcoming programs and events held in the Wentzville Community.
Designs:
Below are some examples of the graphic design work I created for the projects I was involved in, including billboards, flyers, signs, and more. Each piece reflects the diverse range of events and programs within the Wentzville community, showcasing my ability to tailor designs to different audiences. I believe these samples provide a glimpse into the creativity and effort I put into each project during my internship.
(4th of July Festival Sign)
(Wentzville Days Event Sign)
(Easter Event Flyer)
(Upcoming Events Flyer)
(Dog “Bone Hunt” Event Flyer)
Reflection:
I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the City of Wentzville Parks & Recreation as a Marketing & Graphic Design Intern. I truly believe that this experience has allowed me to apply my skills in a real-world setting and expand my professional growth. Working alongside a dedicated team, I’ve gained valuable insights into the marketing and graphic design fields, as well as the impact of effective visual communication on community engagement.
Although I am sad to see my time as a Marketing & Graphic Design intern with the City of Wentzville Parks and Recreation team come to an end, I truly believe that I have learned a lot over these past weeks and, most importantly, built strong connections with my supervisor and her team. Together, we created flyers, videos, and info-graphics for various community events and programs. I’m deeply grateful for this incredible opportunity and the people who helped make it possible for me. Even though I may not continue in the field of Marketing, the skills I’ve developed and gained during this internship will help equip me in whatever comes next.
Skills gained & takeaway:
- Designed flyers, videos, and info-graphics for programs & events
- Involved with organizing materials utilized in promotional activities
- Built up my analytical, problem-solving and practical skills
- Focused on brochure design, web content development and maintenance, video design and special events, as well as social media campaigns
- Worked on both team-based and individual projects
- Practiced my oral and technical documentation skills