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
WATCH >

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