Michelle Parkos

About Michelle Parkos

I’m a Boston-based photographer and creative designer with over 8 years of self-taught experience behind the lens and years of crafting print and digital content. Storytelling is at the heart of everything I do—I don’t just capture moments, I turn them into stories that connect people. I love translating complex ideas into visuals that spark emotion, whether through photography, design, or any creative project. I’m fluent in the Adobe Suite and have a full toolbox of skills to bring your story to life.When I am not creating, you can find me spending time with my cats, taking care of my obscene amount of plants, working in the gardens, or practicing my street photography while everyone else is avoiding the bad weather.

Experience

1. Art Director

   Boston Conservatory at Berklee

   Dec 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   The Art Director supports the Senior Director of Creative in elevating the Berklee brand and providing cohesive brand strategies for the Conservatory that aligns with Berklee’s overarching creative direction. This role involves collaborating across the institution with project leads, stakeholders, external agencies, and partners.In addition to leading the visual direction for the Conservatory’s recruitment campaigns, enrollment and performance marketing, editorial design, and signature events, the Art Director plays a vital role in supporting institutional branding initiatives and the College.The Art Director is responsible for ensuring integrity, quality, and consistency of the Conservatory’s brand across digital and print platforms, as well as continually enhancing and evolving the Conservatory brand into a globally recognized institution of performing arts excellence and innovation. This role demands forward thinking approach in crafting narrative and translating core values into compelling visuals and innovative campaigns.

Education

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, B.F.A. Graphic Design

  2010 — 2015

Skills

• Painting
• Social Media
• Indesign
• Creative Concept Design
• Integrity
• Drawing
• Photography
• Microsoft Office
• Logo Design
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Loyal
• Customer Service
• Graphics
• Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat
• Event Management
• Highly Dedicated
• Printmaking
• Flexible Schedule
• Poster Design
• Organization Skills
• Art Direction
• Project Management
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Visual Arts
• Leadership
• Posters
• Public Speaking
• Typography