About Laura Saravia Penagos
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1977- 1984
Bogotá Colombia
Born to an entrepreneurial families, she lived in a converted industrial space, which was sadly turned back into an industrial space.
But in that garage, was my first business ever! A candy store
1992 - 1995
Northport
High School
Graduated with regents diploma in arts & languages, and earned an award from
Art Honor Society.
1995 - 1999
Pratt Institute
Studied Communication Design, Advertising Art Direction in the Brooklyn Campus.
Living in Clinton Hill / Fort Greene area during this time, was the beginning stages of what became a globally known borough and epicenter of cool! 😎
1999-2004
Small design studios
Worked for small boutique
studios across NYC where I was able to participate in a team environment.
2000-2001
Madison Square Garden
Designed various marketing materials for divisions of MSG, including Corporate, MSG Network, Radio City Entertainment, Rangers, Knicks, Liberty, MSG Boxing, Hartford Civic Center, Hartford Wolf Pack, and the Cheering for Children Foundation.
2003 & 2004
Scholastic
Special feature and layout designer for Parent & Child and ECT magazines.
2004-2014
Time Warner Global Media Group
Projects included Branding (Logos & Systems), Ad & Promotional Campaigns (Print & Digital), Event Design (Invites, Microsites & Signage), Web Design & Site Graphics, Photo & Video Shoot Production.
2009 - 2015
Stage 84
Co-owner of family-owned Craft Beer Bar
and music venue in Davie, FL
2013
Four Weddings
Participated in the reality competition to showcase my graphic design work.
And a grilled cheese
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2014 - 2017
Publicis
Citi One Team (Citi Bike,
Citi Field, CitiCards)
2015 - 2020
Bott Shoppe
An art-based boutique offering unique handmade items by local artists & artisans as well as art supplies and workshops & much more.
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2016
Flea Market Flip
Participated in the reality competition to showcase my design work.
Fired Up Tiny Tornadoes
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2020-2024
Larchmont Chamber of Commerce
Ran serveral design projects, including executing Arts on the Avenues.
2022 - 2025
Oliver Agency
H&M / AME Retail Region
Provided in-house creative and production resources to the AME Market.
2024
South Florida
Moved to Pompano Beach, FL