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ABOUT ME

I am an imaginative designer with an expert eye for color, details, and problem-solving. Proficient with vector graphics creation, photo manipulation techniques & layout/typography fundamentals. Experienced with many design programs and platforms, including Figma and Canva,
and continuing to learn new and advanced techniques and software.

Successful with managing and coordinating publication and illustration projects from concept through completion efficiently, without direction.

RECENT JOBS

Graphic Artist 
(Working with a friend)

In my spare time

  • Creating a four suit card deck, which is a mix of regular playing cards and tarot cards

  • Designing thirteen playable characters, plus one “recruiter” spy card, and weaponry

  • Creating original backgrounds, borders and distinctive suits 

Owner, Artist, Accountant, and Marketing Head
(The Pudgy Blue Pig)

June 2015 - Current

  • Creates sales listings (takes, edits, and uploads product photos with detailed descriptions)

  • Creates marketing posts for social media, either by photographing and editing appropriate images, or building them on with photoshop, Canva, Figma, or other.

  • Keeping account of funds in and out on Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and Intuit Quickbooks online.

  • Using creativity and artistic eye to assist and produce stunning stained glass items.

Graphic Artist
(Open Studios @ The Arts and Industry Building)

Sept. 2019 - Nov. 2019   &.  Sept. 2022 - Nov. 2022

  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.

  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.

  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.

  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography,

    composition, layout and color in design work.

  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.

Designer, Illustrator, Photographer, and Etsy Store Manager

(The Bent Knitter)

Jan. 2017 - Current (on call)

  • Assisted The Bent Knitter in creating a bio, author’s note

  • Created layout and typeset The Bent Knitter’s ancient rune

    inspired knitting patterns for publication.

  • Created cover art, while keeping with The Bent Knitter’s already

    established logo and branding.

  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to

    management or to client.

  • Photographed high-quality images for various projects.

Designer, Illustrator,

Blogger, and Co-Host
(Adaptation Podcast)

Mar. 2012 - Current (on call)

  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.

  • Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.

  • Transformed ideas into high-quality logo and illustration creations to fulfill client requests.

  • Staying on top of current pop-culture and adaptations.

Graphic Artist
(Westfield Theatre Group)

Jan. 2017 - Feb. 2017

  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.

  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.

  • Developed print materials such as programs, banners and posters.

  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional

    printing methods.

  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography,

    composition, layout and color in design work.

Warehouse and

Office Associate
(Rising Tide)

Aug. 2014 - Jan. 2019

  • Kept old and new merchandise in an orderly fashion for order fulfillment and other sales.

  • Used creativity and initiative to get out-of-season and old stock cleared and sold.

  • Picked, packed, invoiced and created shipping labels for orders.

  • Kept inventory and billing up-to-date with Quickbooks

Typesetter, Graphic Artist, and Assistant Editor
(Kingston University Press)

Mar. 2012 - Jan. 2014

  • Used Adobe InDesign to create images and layouts.

  • Typeset, edited, and proofread manuscripts for print publication.

  • Created tables, headings, and footnotes for print publications.

  • Created Illustrations for book publications.

  • Created Cover Art for print publications.

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