Honor Society® member
Allison Connolly
Work Study at ASD Adult Achievement Center - Altamonte Springs, FL Graphic design. Assisted in making advertisements and learned necessary skills to be applied in the workforce
- Daytona State College
- graphic design
- Class of 2022
- Debary, USA
Member since April 2021
About
I was born and raised in Florida. At age 7, I was diagnosed with autism, bipolar disorder and other difficulties. I worked very hard with my therapist and other medical professionals to get to where I am now. I am proud of how far I have come. Over the years, I have participated in many workshops, classes, on-the-job trainings and work-study programs to learn about working with the public and better understand my career path. Each of the things I participated in taught me a little bit more about myself.
Education
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Daytona State College
art
2020 – 2023
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Avalon School
Standard High School diploma
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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high honors throughout high school
I achieved high honors all of my high school years despite having many problems with my emotions
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Honors Society
Proudly chosen to be a member of the Honors Society thought Daytona State College
Goals and interests
- Career goal
For most of my life, drawing has been an escape for me. It has helped me deal with my stress in very positive ways. I hope to pursue a career in graphic design, with a possible eye on becoming a creative art director. I was excited to be accepted into a program designed for students with ASD to learn more about graphic design.
- Graduate school interests
Unknown as of yet
- Outside the classroom
Drawing (Cartooning)
Reading
Computer Skills
Graphic Design
Experience
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Work Study
ASD Adult Achievement Center - Altamonte Springs, FL Graphic design. Assisted in making advertisements and learned necessary skills to be applied in the workforce
Jan 2021 – Mar 2021
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On the Job Training
Gateway Center for the Arts — Debary FL Took tickets, directed customers and assisted staff as needed.
Dec 2019
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On the Job Training
Sign Wrap Xpress -- Sanford, FL Assisted in sign and decal development and application. Learned about the graphic design business.
Jul 2019 – Aug 2019
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Job Shadow
Gap Job, Mall at Millenia, Orlando FL. Job shadow opportunity through UCF CARD to learn skills that include managing a register, folding clothes, customer service and maintaining fitting rooms. 2017 Summer Leadership
May 2018
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Job Shadow
Gap, Florida Mall Job shadow opportunity through UCF CARD to learn skills that include managing a register, folding clothes, customer service and maintaining fitting rooms.
Jun 2017
Volunteering
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IBuild Academy volunteer: Assisted with STEM projects for children age 5 to 14 during Parent Night Out and summer camp programs. Directed children through stop-motion activities.
IBuild Academy -- Orange City, FL
Apr 2018 – Aug 2018
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Participant in Summer Leadership Program: Included workforce training, job experience and career exploration camp for self-exploration and leadership skills.
Center for Independent Living
Jul 2017
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
