Elena Coffey

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About Elena Coffey

I was taught early on that if you're going to do something, do it right. In high school, I was fortunate to have a mentor who opened my eyes to the possibilities of art as a career. That guidance sparked a journey filled with hard work, perseverance, and the support of many brilliant and inspiring individuals along the way. Despite challenges, I’ve grown into a designer committed to making a difference — mentoring young creatives and underrepresented communities, and encouraging a lifelong pursuit of learning. I’m a highly motivated, results-driven professional seeking a new challenge. With extensive experience in branding, advertising, environmental, and packaging design, I bring a versatile skill set and a deep passion for visual communication. I’m currently expanding into UX/UI design and loving the process. As a designer, I strive for the perfect balance of beauty and function. While good design captivates, great design goes further—blending form, purpose, clarity, and usability. I adapt quickly, thrive under pressure, and aim for excellence in every project. Specialties: Executive leadership with a proven track record of achieving ambitious goals; pioneering problem-solver with strong time management and organizational skills. Expertise in design solutions, branding strategy, environmental and exhibit design, trade shows, packaging design, and video editing. Clients: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, VitaminWater, Budweiser, Bud Light, Sigma-Aldrich, Alcon, Caris Life Science, STAAR Surgical, Monsanto, Elsevier, HuestonHennigan LLP, Annenberg Space for Photography, Cathay Bank, Soft Surroundings, HSTL Chamber of Commerce, Frederick Fell Publishers, Hypoglycemia Foundation. Proficient: Keynote, Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, MS Office Suite, Web, Motion graphics design, Maya and Avid.