Illustration and Graphic Design Projects:Created company mascotsStoryboarded and animated company holiday videoStoryboarded a short commercialDesigned album covers for various projectsCrafted visuals for music videosProduced poster designs for events and promotionsCompleted character design and reference sheetsBook Design and Publishing:Designed captivating book covers and concept art for traditional and self-publishing clientsDeveloped interior layouts for books, ensuring a visually appealing and reader-friendly designProduct Design and Sales:Designed and sold stickers & prints at local fairs and conventionsAdvertised art commissions through social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Telegram)Customer Relations and Business Operations:Handled monetary transactions for art commissionsManaged the packaging and shipping process for mailed art to clientsEnsured timely completion of commissioned projectsSkills:Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, ProcreateAnimation and storyboarding skillsExperience in book cover design, concept art, and interior layoutSelf-publishing expertiseEffective advertising and promotion on various social media platformsExcellent customer service and communication skillsFinancial transaction management

Operated and maintained digital printers and large-format printers.Demonstrated proficiency in managing and adjusting color settings to ensure accurate and high-quality prints.Utilized knowledge of prepress procedures, including file preparation & proofingConducted quality checks on printed materials to ensure they met required standards and specifications.Identified and resolved issues related to printing equipment, such as paper jams, ink discrepancies, and other technical problems.Utilized graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) or other relevant tools for preparing print-ready files.Demonstrated understanding of different printing materials, inks, and substrates, recommending suitable options for specific projects.Applied strong attention to detail to catch errors or inconsistencies in print jobs, ensuring a high level of accuracy.Communicated effectively with students and colleagues throughout the printing process.Managed time efficiently to meet deadlines and handle multiple print projects simultaneously.

Cleaned and prepared printers for operationPrepared and edited files for printingPerformed minor printer maintenanceAssisted students with file preparation and paper selectionPrepared, printed, and distributed media for gallery work installation

Created concept art used in future book covers, Assembled book cover and interior layouts, and Created promotional images to be posted on social media

Created a teaching curriculum, researched and compiled materials required for crafts, created model art pieces as references for students, taught lessons both in person and over Zoom