Braylin

Barkey

Creative Portfolio

Advertising and Public Relations Student

ABOUT ME!

Authentic - Personable - Creative

Hi!! My name is Braylin Barkey and I am a 21 year old student at Abilene Christian University. I am currently a Senior pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Advertising and Public Relations, as well as minors in Communications and Business Management. My estimated graduation date is May 2026.

Outside of school I love to spend time with my friends, go on long walks, and cook! I adore traveling and gaining new experiences, and grew this love of adventure studying abroad in Oxford, England summer of 2024.

Current Creative Role

Sigma theta chi 
Sorority social director
abilene christian university

My role as Social Director involved creating, budgeting, and executing all club and date events throughout two semesters.

I budgeted $125,000 over four main events and a few smaller-scale events, over two semesters in this position. Skills I have grown immensely in through this role are organization, time management, and communication. For each event I had a vision that I worked to communicate to vendors, other officers, and our club sponsors, all requiring the growth of professional communication skills.

I expressed creativity in theme ideas, venue selection, decor choices and layout, and all accompanying graphics. I strive to curate events that represent the dynamic, bright personalities that embody our sorority! I pride myself in thinking of the wants of each girl in club when planning, and for attention to detail in every step taken!

As a sorority officer, expectations were to fulfill my role while aiding all other officers in any way they need. Although there were busier seasons around the times of my events, in any downtime I helped out in every way I could. I aided in every gathering our sorority hosts, arriving early and staying late, worked with our officer team to ensure all University standards and requirements are upheld, and above all, I kept myself available to the girls of my sorority.

I recognized that I am not only viewed as their party planner but also as one of their leaders! So I work to be an open, loving, and consistent leader in my role!

What I Love Most about my Role…

Being able to see the ideas and plans I create in my mind come to life! & being lucky enough to watch my events become spaces that foster community and life long memories for others!

MY EVENTS 24’-25’

Fajita Fest

May 2024

August 2024

Siggie Hoedown

Back to School Bash

Parents Weekend: The Best by Par

September 2024

Siggies Stupid Cupid

February 2025

October 2024

Siggies Rock Around the Christmas Tree

Spring Formal: Siggies Night on the Runway

April 2025- Hotel 1928 Waco, TX

December 2024

DIGITAL PROJECTS

DIGITAL PROJECTS

As an Advertising and Public Relations student, I take many classes based in studying and creating digital deliverables. Such as editorials, graphic designs, campaign content etc…

I create these projects using programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva and others!

Some of my best projects are showcased below!



Event Poster Project

Project Description:

Choose an event of your interest & create an aestheticlly appropriate and informative poster design.

  • Created using Adobe Illustrator

Digital Editorial Spread Project

Project Description:

Choose a topic of your interest & an issue that follows. Create a five page editorial spread.

  • Created using Adobe InDesign


Bar & Grill Marketing Upgrade Proposal

Project Description:

Create a proposal of ideas to help upgrade the current marketing strategies of Joe’s Bar & Grill in Summertown Oxford, England.

  • Created using Canva Pro

This project was done while studying abroad in Oxford, England. Proposals were made in person to the owners!

I love to write about things I love .

I’m passionate about writing, especially when it comes to creating blog posts on topics I truly enjoy. I’d love to share a recent post I wrote to highlight my creative writing skills as well as my ability to express a passion, fashion, in a professional medium.

Professional Creative Work

I work as a Project Manager at Morris + Mitchell Advertising Agency at ACU, as well as a Trainer Associate at HOTWORX Allen Ridge.

Morris + Mitchell

Advertising Agency


  • Social Media Story Content Curation

  • On Events Planning Account: The Gutenberg Awards

HOTWORX Allen Ridge


  • Social Media Stories and Posts Content Curation

PASSION PROJECTS

Although extra hobbies may not usually be included in a portfolio… these are some of mine that I feel help relay my creativity, skills, and abilities!

Painting Sneakers!

Painting Banners & Signs!

Please reach out to me if I can answer any questions you may have, or if I can share any more information you may need!

bgbsunshine@gmail.com

Socials

Let’s Work Together!

512-774-7575

Phone Number

@braylingrace

Email Address