Alyssa Buono

Alyssa Buono has a diverse and extensive work experience in the creative field. Alyssa is currently working at Kettle as an Associate Creative Director since April 2022, and prior to that, they held the position of Senior Art Director from April 2021 to March 2022. Before joining Kettle, Alyssa worked as an Art Director at the same company from October 2020 to April 2021.

In 2018, Alyssa took on the role of Creative Director at #UNMUTED, a non-profit/PSA project that aims to promote community and equality through showcasing influential people's voices in the subway. The project plans to expand to other public spaces worldwide.

Alyssa also has experience at Gather, where they worked as an Art Director in February and March 2021, and at Verizon Media as an Art Director (Design) from September 2019 to February 2020.

Before that, they served as the Creative Director for CimCim Kitchen & Local Kitchen, two fast-casual dining concepts based in Astoria, Queens. During their time there from October 2018 to June 2019, Alyssa worked closely with the owner on various creative aspects, including branding, in-store signage, social media content, and event ideation.

Additionally, Alyssa worked as a Creative Consultant for NOW//with in April and May 2019, RYOT in February and March 2019, and as a Design Director at RYOT Studio from September 2018 to February 2019. From November 2017 to February 2019, they operated as a Creative Consultant, specializing in entertainment, in a self-employed capacity.

Overall, Alyssa Buono's work experience showcases their versatility, leadership skills, and expertise in various creative roles.

Alyssa Buono's education history includes attending the International Center of Photography from 2018 to 2019, where they studied Photography and Lighting. Prior to that, they attended Syracuse University from 2008 to 2012 and obtained a BFA degree. Their major was Communications Design, and they also pursued minors in Communications and Rhetorical Studies as well as Visual Culture. In 2011, Alyssa briefly studied 3D Design at the School of Visual Arts. Before their time at Syracuse University, they completed a Pre-college program at the Fashion Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2008.