
MT Comerate is a multidisciplinary designer located in Buffalo, NY.
Their work focuses on
interdisciplinary problem-solving and visual communication.
Academic Background
MAY 2025 – PRESENT
SUNY Buffalo State University
MS in Public Relations
Microcredential in Applied Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
AUGUST 2021 – MAY 2025
SUNY Buffalo State University
BFA in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.77
Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society
Experience
Design & Print Center at Buffalo State University
Aug 2024 – Present
Student Assistant
• Manage the full life cycle of digital and print graphics, including design, printing, and finishing of small and large format projects
• Collaborate directly with clients to define needs and deliver specific graphic and printing solutions
• Assisting the Director with projects
• Updated documents to follow WCAG 2.1 compliance
• Updated job forms to include email confirmation
• Transferred 6 websites to a new version of the Drupal content
management system and designed new website layouts
New Era x Buff State Desgin-a-Thon 2026 | Buffalo, NY
March 2026 – April 2026
Marketing Associate
• Continue posting on social media event behind-the-scenes
• Managed real-time event coverage across social platforms and increased engagement
• Collected participant testimonials
• Crafted short write-ups/abstracts that showcased creativity in action
• Collaborated with event Creative Services Associates
CEPA Gallery | Buffalo, NY
Jan 2025 – May 2025
Graphic Design Intern
• Designed and produced exhibition graphics (brochures, wall/window vinyl)
• Created education marketing content and education zine templates
• Collaborated with marketing team, assisted with restructure of Instagram highlights
Visual Arts Board at Buffalo State University
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Publicity Chair
• Designed and posted numerous event graphics for Instagram, Facebook and print
• Increased social media interaction
Muriel A. Howard Honors Program at Buffalo State University
2023 – 2024
Graphic Design Intern
• Produced multiple event graphics for Instagram and print
• Created Honoring Honors event branding (logo, event signage, menu design, program etc.)
Muriel A. Howard Honors Program at Buffalo State University
Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
Honors Leader
• Organized, advertised and lead campus events for the Honors Program
• Mentored incoming students honors through campus tours and answered
questions to facilitate a smooth transition into college
• Provided emotional and academic support to incoming freshman
Honors students in group, individual and classroom settings
Cradle Beach, Inc. | Angola, NY
Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
Camp Counselor
• Organized, advertised and lead campus events for the Honors Program
• Mentored incoming students honors through campus tours and answered
questions to facilitate a smooth transition into college
• Provided emotional and academic support to incoming freshman
Honors students in group, individual and classroom settings
Competencies
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Lightroom
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Blender
• WordPress
• Figma
• Drupal
• Basic HTML / CSS
• Shopify CMS
• Meta Business Suite
• YouTube Studio
• TikTok Studio
• Microsoft Office
