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a lil' biography
Halito! Chokma! Barev! Hello!
I'm Lilia Shahbandeh
(Lily-uh Sha-bahn-de)
But most people call me Lil'.
I'm a freelance graphic designer based out of Oklahoma. I am an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation and also Choctaw, and Armenian. My interest in digital design dates back to the Myspace Layout era, and my Tribal Law interest has stemmed from my desire to fulfill civic duty for my tribes. I hope to one day create an intersection between these two interests.
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When I'm not designing or fighting the patriarchy, you can find me at a concert, hanging out with dogs, or with friends and family.
a lil' résumé, a lot of experience
2016 - Today
Owner of A Lil' Creative Co.
Freelance Graphic Design
I specialize in creation of marketing materials, logos, and typography.
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Freestyle Creative
Social Media Strategist Intern
A spring internship that tested my skills in Photoshop, creating social media content, marketing, and deadlines.
June 2018 - August 2018
The Chickasaw Nation
Legal Division Intern
A summer internship that will implement my legal studies degree and help me gain a better understanding of tribal government structure and responsibilities. My job consists of writing case briefs, doing legal research, attending court cases with Chickasaw Attorney's, and engaging with various committees throughout the legal department.
August 2018 - December 2018
The Dragonfly Home
Graphic Design Intern
This internship consisted of working within the Communications Department administration where I developed social media posts, took professional photography when needed, various content creation, creation of newsletters and other email communication​ and creating multimedia projects.
August 2018 - March 2019
The Chickasaw Nation Legal Division
Project Logistics Coordinator
With funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, I was contracted to design and market a conference that aided tribal and state leaders to combat Domestic Violence using the Violence Against Women's Act. My duties included creating a brand and logistic strategy for how the conference would play out, and ultimately help run the conference itself.
February 2020 - Present
Oklahoma Safety Council
Marketing + Membership Coordinator
I currently develop and execute social media, newsletters, and any marketing needs for the Oklahoma Safety Council, a non-profit based in Oklahoma that provides training and resources for safety that are made available to businesses in Oklahoma.
education history
2012 / AUG - 2016 / DEC
The University of Oklahoma
Bachelors of Arts & Sciences
Communication
2016 / JULY
Aarhus University
I had the opportunity to study abroad in Denmark where I took specialized classes in Digital Marketing.
2017 / AUG - 2018 / DEC
The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Masters of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples' Law