Kate Yanish Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

5757 W. Mcdowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85035

• Designing and presenting exciting lessons to inspire kids from ages 5-15
• Motivating creative individuals (kids) to explore outside of their boundaries
• Utilizing modern classroom technologies to provide engaging experiences
• Maintaining time management in a high pressure environment

• Creative direction and illustration for Published book “At Least They Always Rhymed”
• Graphic and presentation design for a London based technology consultancy
• Logo and animation materials for an Arizona based film production company
• Extensive use of industry standard software including Photoshop and Illustrator
• Marketing and branding assets for an independent online retailer
• Print and digital stationary for a Phoenix property manager

London, United Kingdom

• Assisting with the curation of a diverse set of gallery events
• Social media marketing which boosted the galleries online presence
• Exhibition construction for unique and valuable pieces of artwork
• Liaising with potential art buyers to provide the best insight to the works

Santa Clara University

Assisted in preparing the work for a solo exhibition at Berkely Center of the Arts called Formidable Fragments: Breaking Down the Cult of Cute by Katherine Aoki. The exhibition was open from October 8 – November 20, 2016. The installation addressed the worldwide obsession with Hello Kitty and other “super cute” commercial ventures that have dominated the.

Edward M. Dowd Art And Art History Building, Santa Clara University

Assisted in the preparatory work required before the opening of the brand new art and art history building at Santa Clara University.

Santa Clara, CA

Works closely with a faculty member and artist Katherine Aoki, on curatorial work and show prep. Duties include: matting and framing, photographing artworks, aiding in packaging of the exhibition materials, editioning prints, ect.

Santa Clara, CA

I was a Studio Art major and my focus was on Printmaking, I participated in a liberal arts style education, with an emphasis on discovering and creating in many different mediums. I received awards in the 2014 and 2016 all school art competitions juried by an outside curator. In 2014 I won an award for best print in Printmaking category for my linoleum cut.

Santa Clara, CA

Daily Practices, biweekly weight training sessions, biweekly second training sessions, a commitment to my teammates and to the program, and putting my best foot forward in every competition.

Santa Clara, CA

Worked with an Art History Professor on her research of 18th century colonial textiles. The textiles were faded and damaged by light exposure. I was responsible for sampling color from the back of the textiles, where the color was preserved, and hand coloring the front (faded) side using Adobe Photoshop. She used these reproductions in presentations of her.

Florence, Italy

Worked as a marketing intern for a wine touring company. I was in contact with clients and was responsible for organizing private tours, accommodations, ect. I performed competitive audits and designed an itinerary for a new wine tour that the company was launching in the fall 2016 season.

Creating, publishing, and editing content for the literature, poetry, music and arts magazine on campus

San Francisco Bay Area

Continuation of work after internship: data entry, slogan brainstorming sessions, updated and redesigned corporate character for Holdiay card ( distributed company wide)Designed and published Facebook banners

Bachelor’S Degree, Studio Art

Activities and Societies: Division 1 Athlete for Santa Clara Cross Country and Track Teams

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country & Track Teams, reporter and restaurant reviewer for the Xavierian newspaper, French Club.