Portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a light-colored top against a dark background.
A young girl with light brown hair standing outdoors in front of trees, wearing a sleeveless light dress and dark pants, holding an object in her hands, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

ABOUT ME

Hey, I’m Yelena, a Digital Designer. Here's a quick timeline of my career so far. Feel free to check it out to get to know me better!

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Black and white pencil sketch of a woman in profile with detailed features and signature reading 'Yelena Cochaine' at the bottom.

2003 ┊ Russia

My appreciation for art began to develop as I observed my sister drawing. She taught me how to create a simple flower using a blue ink pen.

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2008-2014 ┊USA

I used to dedicate time each day to drawing and painting, often inviting my friends to join me because of my passion for art.

Two young women in graduation gowns and caps standing on grass in front of a chain-link fence, with trees in the background.

2015-2017 ┊hIGH SCHOOL

My high school graphic arts class sparked my interest in digital design, combining my passion for art and technology and inspiring me to pursue a career in the field.

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White t-shirt with bold text 'WE ARE PENN STATE' and a blue sign that says '#psu2021' with Penn State logo.

2017-2021 ┊COLLEGE

I was accepted into Penn State University Main Campus, where I commenced my journey in the field of digital design. During my studies, I acquired valuable skills in various areas, including photography, digital art, media design, video editing, sound design, as well as 2D and 3D animation.

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2021- 2024 ┊FIRST JOB

After graduating from Penn State, I became a graphic designer at Dempsey Uniform and Linen Supply. I quickly adapted and honed my skills in this position. This experience has significantly enhanced my professional capabilities.

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Logo of The Skin Garden, LLC featuring a minimalist illustration of a plant within a circle, with the company name below.

2024┊CONTRACT

A friend of mine operates a small spa business named The Skin Garden, LLC. She has invited me to take on the role of her social media assistant, focusing on creating advertisements and promotional reels for her social media platforms. I thoroughly enjoy designing these ads and observing the engagement between her and her customers.

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A large, green, four-leaf clover-shaped graphic with rounded edges.

2024-2025┊VISUAL CONTENT SPECIALIST

In October I was hired as a full-time Visual Content Specialist for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania.

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HOBBIES

In my free time, I run a gaming Discord server where I get to meet new people and hang out. It’s been awesome making some real friends through it. Lots of members know I love design, so I’ve been asked to make different designs for them - some of which you can see on my website.

I also love going hiking on weekends with my fiancé. We’re both into photography, so we always bring our cameras along to snap cool shots, which I’ve put in my nature photos section.

Besides that, I also love skiing, reading, drawing, taking photos, gaming, and going to rock shows.

Live concert with three performers on stage, colorful lighting, and a large audience, with purple, blue, and pink stage lights.