Hannah Kirschner started working as a professional graphic designer at 16, creating t-shirt designs and advertising materials for several local organizations. After completing 2 years of a degree in Graphic Design, she found her previous experience had already equipped her with the necessary skills, so she shifted her focus to a degree in Marketing to better understand the business and psychology behind successful design. Hannah has worked as a freelance graphic designer for over 15 years, during which she has completed a wide variety of projects ranging from theme park maps, company logos and branding, websites, merch, wedding invitations, and large format banners. 

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, Ekto VR, STEM Coding Lab

STEM Coding Lab

Development Manager

• Coordinate event design, planning, and execution.

• Oversees all company marketing and PR, including print, website, press, social media (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads, Linktr.ee).

• Manages company branding, including public and business brand kits, 2 mascots, logo, and all assets.

• Recruits and manage interns and volunteers.

• Handles budgeting, fundraising, grant writing and compliance, and communications.

• Identify and implement IT solutions.

Ekto VR

Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator

4-month part-time contract to assist with roadshow, including:

• Managed rapid, multi-location deployment of complex technical equipment, including computers, stage equipment, and VR systems

• Generated and ordered all marketing & giveaway materials

• Completed graphic design work, managed social media, and walked participants through consent and setup during live events

Meta  - Reality Labs Research (Formerly Facebook Reality Labs)

Research Assistant (Contracted through Insight Global)

• Setup, operation, and troubleshooting of VR/AR equipment

• Documented issues, metrics, and capture data, escalating to system integrators & engineers as needed

• Generated work orders, supply and maintenance requests, and scheduling capacity reviews

• Collaborated with engineering managers & researchers 

• Implemented inventory tracking for over 300 assets & consumables

Mystery Theatre Pittsburgh

Executive Director

• Managed equipment inventory, maintenance, and staff payroll

• Coordinated equipment transport, setup, and venue relations

• Provided audiovisual equipment training

Nexstar Media Group, Inc./WJET-TV/YourErie.com

Multimedia Account Executive

Seton Hill University

• B.A. Business Administration (with a focus in Marketing and Theatre Administration)

• Minor in Design and Technology

• B.A. Graphic Design (2014-2016, 80 credits completed)

STEM Coding Lab

Development Manager

We Make Events: Red Alert RESTART, Erie, PA — Regional Director

AUG 2020

• Oversaw planning of multi-site event

• Liaised with representatives from Stagehands union

• Orchestrated technical setup for simultaneous events occurring at multiple locations

• English (native-speaker)

• Spanish (basic)

• ASL (basic)