Darian Eck Email & Phone Number

Farmingdale, NY, US

• Provided eye-catching project proposal concept renderings on a for Lucia Ravens Studio, whose project “FLOW” has built international exposure gaining accolades through international shows in Athens, Venice, Barcelona.
• Collaborated with clients to create unique print and web materials including social media banners, marketing materials, informational brochures and logos.
• Consistently exceeded expectations while maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing a quick project turnaround.

• Instructed students on foundational animation principles, including storyboard, illustration, character design, and persistence of vision.
• Introduced students to the language of shapes, enabling them to grasp complex visual design concepts through simplified techniques.
• Guided hands-on projects, including flip-books, thaumatropes, phenakistiscopes, and stop-motion puppetry, enhancing students’ practical application of theoretical knowledge.
• Created educational infographics and handouts, enhancing students’ comprehension and retention of complex animation concepts.

Grand Rapids, MI, US

• Design and implement a cutting-edge digital arts curriculum, integrating the latest technologies in graphic design, multimedia production, digital photography and video editing.
• Provide personalized mentorship to students, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere while accommodating diverse learning styles and encouraging students to explore their artistic talents and express themselves.
• Integrate state-of-the-art technology and industry-relevant software tools into the curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the digital arts landscape.

Milton, MA, US

• Coordinated with College Health Compliance Team to ensure student compliance needs were met according to program and clinical sites established in CastleBranch.
• Reviewed and assessed all COVID-related changes from clinical affiliates, informing Program Chair and students of impact to clinical attendance.
• Reviewed student compliance each semester for any expiring clinical and attendance requirements.

Milton, MA, US

• Main point of contact for all things related to the department.
• Assisted students and faculty with testing registration and facilitating test review dates.
• Formatted and distributed orientation packets and course materials for up to 6 cohorts of up to 30 students each.
• Collected and verified medical records of students; drafted and submitted student attestations to clinical site partner facilities.

Milton, MA, US

• Worked closely with Compliance, Health and Safety, and Clinical Pacement teams, as the first point of contact between the Wellness Center and the Laboure Community.
• Created and updated all Wellness Center procedures and infographics according to policies informed by Labouré College’s Nursing Division, Broad Institute at MIT, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Executive.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

• Directly assisted ACT Director in managing emails, drafting professional correspondences, and scheduling.
• Facilitated the department transition to remote learning during the initial COVID-19 outbreak while maintaining a level of consistency in communications, especially as a key contact between students and the department.
• Instrumental in facilitating ACT’s Virtual Open House and the Final Studio Review, both essential to the student experience.
• Directly supported grad students, especially in drafting certification letters, and maintaining curriculum worksheets.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Direct assistant to the Fund President of a global investment manager with over $448.7 billion in assets under management.
• Facilitated the relocation of the Department (approx. 80 employees) on two occasions alongside the Senior Property Administrator.
• Maintained a daily calendar, scheduled meetings and booked rooms as necessary for executives internally and externally.
• Organized and maintained essential documents for MFS Board Meetings using SharePoint.

Newton, MA, US

• Direct assistant to the Executive Director of a premiere non-profit that connected families with resources for Jewish special education.
• Handled correspondence between Gateways’ leadership staff, the Board of Trustees, members of Gateways’ committees, subcommittees, and partner organizations, including the Center for Jewish Philanthropy and the Ruderman.
• Created promotional materials for programs and marketing departments, such as event flyers and InDesign templates.

• Coordinated conference rooms and organizing visitor requests from visitor email inbox.
• Placed and set up all catering orders in conference rooms for up to 20 attendees.
• Met, greeted and logged all visitors, and provided temporary badges.
• Answered the phone, forward calls and take messages.
• Placed office supply orders and ensured maintenance of office supply levels and kitchen/meeting area items.
• Performed other general office and administrative duties a required.

• Main liaison, gatekeeper and direct assistant to Alan D. Solomont, Dean of Tisch College and Ambassador to Spain (Retired).
• Coordinated the Dean’s schedule and calendar, including travel itineraries, airline and hotel booking, and meetings with political figures and potential donors.
• Handled inter-facility correspondence between the Dean’s Office and the different colleges at Tufts as well as communication with other outside entities.
• Has corresponded with the offices of various civic leaders and political figures, including Senator Angus King, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and US Ambassador to Switzerland, Suzie LeVine, as well as the offices of various.

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

• Directly supported Corporate Administrative staff, New York Financial Contracting division and other departments as needed.
• Proofread, edited and reformatted 10—25 incoming candidate resumes daily and uploaded to Bullhorn recruitment database for role submission by Staffing Managers.
• Performed receptionist duties when necessary, including switchboard operation, collecting and distributing mail, greeting guests, and notifying appropriate staff when guests have arrived.
• Ensured that no candidates or visitors entered the office unauthorized.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

• Provided direct assistance to the Executive Director and the Projects Coordinator by creating and distributing promotional marketing materials, such as event posters, events brochures and office signage.

Boston, MA, US

• Supported the Customer Service, Employment, Pre-Arrival and Compliance teams in an office that serves over 10,000 international students and scholars.
• Assisted with managing the front desk and answering phones while scheduling appointments and assisting students with immigration-related questions.
• Utilized Sunapsis and Banner software on a daily basis for various tasks such as screening requests for Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, travel signatures or new or updated I-20s.

Boston, MA, US

• Provided integral support to the CSSH Dean’s Office during a period of numerous administrative and executive transitions.
• Coordinated the CSSH Dean’s appointment calendar, travel itineraries, and inter-facility correspondence.
• Event planner for NEU Chairs Council events, associate deans’ conferences, and faculty reception dinners for groups of 25—50 guests.
• Significantly improved CSSH Dean’s Office print-correspondence by using office software skills to create a new digital letterhead.

Babson Park, MA, US

• Assisted the Site Lead with all day-to-day operations, answered phone calls, processed incoming orders via Digital Storefront.
• Operated wide-format and high capacity printers to make posters, photographic enlargements, flyers, brochures and canvas banners.
• Provided technical support for students, faculty staff and other customers regarding file compatibility, document size, paper quality, image layout and Digital Storefront issues.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Part of a team responsible for the maintenance and technical support of MIT's 200+ Athena based printers and copiers campus-wide across the MIT campus.
• Took meter-counts, maintained supply levels and provided IT support for dozens of printers and copiers on a daily basis.
• Collected billing and supply usage data and place service calls whenever necessary.

• Part of a team of associates responsible for helping the general merchandise department achieve record-breaking sales during the store's busiest sales periods.
• Provided excellent customer service with an emphasis towards representing the Harvard brand to the local, student and tourist communities.
• Trained and supervised department staff of approximately 6–12 employees daily.
• Opened and closed cash drawers for which I was responsible.

• Designed web content, title logo graphics and other digital marketing content for the web series, All Downhill From Here created by actress duo Brooke and Lynn Adams.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

• Led a series of youth workshops in simultaneous cooperation with other workshop leaders and several local private schools resulting in 90—100% student engagement outside of workshops, and over 65% student.
• Utilized innovative methods within art, technology and engineering to provide a strong level of problem solving and project presentation skills to student ages 7-14.
• Cooperated with other workshop leaders to design and developed lessons and content for workshops.

• Designed web content, icons, graphics and other digital content for the website.

Cleveland, OH, US

• Provided paint product and wall covering expertise, color matching etc.
• Assisted management with any and all regular store duties including sales, promotion, and business lead generation calls.
• Open/close store location when necessary. Handling of the cash register and safe.

Arlington, MA, US

• Provided clients with basic emergency medical treatment and inter facility transport. Obtained personal patient information and signatures for legal documentation while maintaining patient confidentiality according to.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration

Certificate In Graphic Novel Writing And Illustration, Graphic Novel Writing And Illustration