Sydney Nolan

I'm a graphic designer and social media manager with over seven years of experience building visual brands for organizations and individuals, from designing for a multi-campus church serving thousands weekly, to self-publishing and selling my own city guide and date-card products under my lifestyle brand, Sydventures, to launching Sydney Nolan Creative, my own design business in Rochester, NY. I care about specificity in work that actually sounds and looks like the person or place it's for, and I notice details that most people miss. I'm currently growing both of my brands, volunteering on the creative team at Faith Church, and always looking for the next brand or story worth telling well.

Creative Team Volunteer - Faith Church - Rochester, NY

(2026-01)

• Design weekly sermon graphics, Instagram Stories, and social content for a growing non-denominational church
• Created key visual assets including Stay Connected, Follow Our Socials, Men's Morning Prayer, and Monday Night Prayer graphics
• Proposed and built a sermon-notes submission system for guest preachers to streamline communication with the creative team
• Collaborate directly with pastoral and communications leadership on weekly content needs and brand consistency

Founder - Sydventures

(2025-01)

• Created and self-published two city guide products (San Diego and Rochester editions—25–35 curated locations each), designed end-to-end in InDesign
• Launched 'Rochester, Go On a Date,' a recurring physical/digital date-card product with a QR linked, twice-monthly content refresh
• Sold 15–35 copies of the San Diego guide and generated initial sales for the date card through targeted Facebook advertising
• Grow and manage a Rochester-focused lifestyle Instagram audience around the Sydventures brand

Founder - Sydney Nolan Creative

(2026-01)

• Launched an independent design business offering custom memory books, brand identity, and social media content for small businesses
• Built full business infrastructure: portfolio site, client inquiry system, pricing structure, and brand identity/business cards
• Designed end-to-end memory book production workflow so clients hand off photos and receive a finished keepsake book without managing printing themselves

Graphic Designer - Awaken Church - San Diego, CA

(2017-01 - 2025-12)

• Worked as one of the primary designers for a multi-campus organization serving thousands weekly across digital, print, and stage visuals, including branding packages, LED displays, flyers, and social graphics
• Supervised and trained designers, ensuring consistent quality across all creative projects
• Directed and executed large-scale campaigns that enhanced event attendance and online engagement
• Collaborated cross-functionally with pastors, event staff, and communications teams to align visuals with organizational goals

Social Media Manager - Financially Joyful

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed social media accounts and content calendar for a financial services business focusing on the finance space
• Designed branded visuals and campaigns that boosted follower count and engagement
• Developed monthly marketing plans aligned with brand messaging and audience needs

Social Media Manager - Settie Social

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Oversaw social media presence for fashion entrepreneur Maria Shireen, producing branded graphics and tailored campaigns
• Planned and launched monthly content strategies that strengthened brand awareness and engagement
• Partnered with marketing teams to implement campaigns that increased follower growth and product visibility

Graphic Designer - The Paintball Park

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Designed brochures, banners, signage, and branded content to attract and retain customers
• Collaborated with marketing staff to develop cohesive campaigns and promotional materials

Graphic Designer - San Diego Bay Adventures

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Created branded marketing materials for tourism and recreation services
• Presented design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback into final deliverables

Graphic Design - Point Loma Nazarene University (2015-01 - 2017-12)

B.A. - Digital Media & Design - Southeastern University (2018-01 - 2020-12)