HEY! IT’S ME...

Zander Connally! A communication designer and avid tomato enthusiast. While I might be the best Kitchen Manager Chipotle has ever seen, I don’t plan on being there forever. That’s why I attend College for Creative studies pursuing a BFA in Communication Design & Strategy. I specialize in Motion, Typography, and Publication design focused on story building and feeding the visual senses rather than taste buds (don’t tell chipotle). Based in Detroit, Michigan, I’m always looking for new ways to create, connect, grow, and push the limits of design, so don’t be a stranger I only bite sometimes.

connallyza@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, Detroit MI

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts - Communication Design & Strategy

EMPLOYMENT

CCS
Department Work Study
2023-2024

Produced content and infographics supporting students and faculty in the Communication Design & Strategy department.

Designed visual asses for events and exhibitions, maintaining institutional branding.

Provided daily design support to streamline communications and enhance department visibility.

Ensured all departmental plants thrived—creative environments need green life, too.

CCS
Riso Technician
2024-Present

Lead technician managing daily operations of the risograph lab, maintaining print quality and troubleshooting technical issues.

Trained dozens of students through workshops and classes on risograph
printing, safety, and creative applications.

Held weekly office hours supporting over 100 successful print runs for
academic and personal projects.

Produced posters, digital graphics, and informational materials to streamline departmental communication.

Chipotle
Kitchen Manager
2022-Present

Oversaw daily kitchen operations, managing $10K+ in food preparation and service while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Trained and supervised a 40+ member team to improve consistency and
efficiency in the workplace.

Monitored inventory and reduced food waste by 20%, increasing overall
profitability.

SKILLS

Adobe Suite,
Cinema 4D Modeling and Animation,
RISOGRAPH PRINTING, Screen printing, Cricut Design Space
Photo and Film PRODUCTION,
Static and KINETIC TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN,
Basic HTML and CSS Coding,
Time + People Management,
Sewing and Garment Creation,
Competitive Tap Dancing + Choreography
Ceramics

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