Aurola Wedman Alfaro
Creative communicator with marketing and design skills and a proven track record in project management and content creation for high-profile institutions
EXPERIENCE
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Media Production Coordinator
June 2021 - Present
-Manages multiple video, audio, and editorial projects, overseeing all aspects from pre-to-post-production.
-Conducted research on Yves Saint Laurent, entailing international travel to France and visits to prominent museums. Collaborated closely with these institutions to secure rights clearances. Wrote and published Yves Saint Laurent: When Fashion Meets Art at The Met.
-Exceeded audience reach expectations through the filming and editing of video content for the 2023 Met Gala.
-Managed web production for the award-winning podcast Frame of Mind.
BORDERLESS COLORS
Co-founder | Photographer and Graphic Designer
February 2021 - Present
-Co-founded a photography and graphic design services business.
-Works with clients to determine visual direction and tailor photography and graphic design services to their needs.
-Won a contract with the City of Columbia, Missouri, to photograph 10 small businesses, contributing to the revitalization of economic growth in the Business Loop area.
-Designs email templates, social media graphics, and varied print and digital assets, integrating graphic design expertise with marketing strategies to achieve unparalleled results.
DROGA5
Art Direction & Copywriting Apprentice, D5in10
February 2021 - Present
-Refined art direction and copywriting skills through diligent completion and presentation of problem-solving
portfolio assignments, guided by award-winning creatives.
-Proficiently conducted brand and user research for each project, producing insightful findings.
EDUCATION
BFA, COMMUNICATION
Stephens College | Columbia, MO
August 2017 - August 2020
GPA: 4.0
Courses in filmmaking, graphic design, marketing, writing, photography, fashion history.
Activities: Student government, Latinx students, Phi Theta Kappa
STEPHENS LIFE MAGAZINE
Editor in Chief | January 2019 - August 2020
Copy Editor | January 2018 - January 2019
Best of Show, Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)
First place for best feature magazine
