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PERSONAL STATEMENT

I have a keen eye for improvement and design. I understand what a client needs, and make sure production is an easy process with clear communication and dedication. I bring high energy and unique experience to my work, illustrating with levity and humor when appropriate. I love taking on new tasks, and learning new skills, anything to apply to my ability to make art in new and interesting ways. 

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EXPERIENCE

 

Adjunct Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 

January 2023 - Current

• Communication and presentation of lectures and assignments 

• Project management & instructional leadership

• Assessment and evaluation with clear critique and feedback, quality assurance and review

• Creative collaboration and development of student driven ideas

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Concept Artist and Illustrator, A Place To Be, Middleburg, VA 

May 2022 - Current

• Illustrated and created concept art for 'Team Kentron' A mini-series broadcast for Loudoun County Public Schools 

• Created narrative illustrations for key moments of interaction and 'flashbacks' 

• Designed creature turn arounds for 'Zooskies,' fuzzy alien creatures in the show. 

• Produced the illustrated poster for the premiere event 

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Animator, A Place To Be, Middleburg, VA 

September 2022-October 2022

• Animated 2D 'Zooskie' creatures for episode 3: Kentron Castaway

• Utilized footage to animate overtop of live action sequences 

• Drafted storyboards and sketches for the animations  

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Precollege Summer Course Assistant Instructor, VCUarts, Richmond, VA 

2021 & 2022

• Instructed for the 'Sketchbook to Controller' course 

• Taught students the pipeline of character creation and implementation for video game engines 

• Taught students the basics of blender, photoshop, and The Unreal Engine 

• Explained game design and the basics of level design 

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Art Lead/Director, Climate Commander, Richmond, VA 

August 2020- May 2021 

• NASA Mentored Senior Capstone Project 

• Organized and delegated work for differently skilled artists

• Created and adhered art work to follow a visual standard  

• Leading weekly meetings, presenting production that required clear concise communication

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Graphic Designer, VCU Center for Sports Leadership, Richmond, VA 

July 2019- 2021

• Created custom graphics for social media including animations and promotions 

• Designed logos for events such as the 'Alumni Giving Day' 

• Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop for photo restoration

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Bookseller and Barista, Barnes and Noble, Ashburn, VA

October 2021 - Present 

• Multitasked, organized, and communicated with customers effectively in a demanding environment

• Took on multiple roles and balanced between them during a shift to meet customer needs

Art Lead, Grant Funded Psychological Horror VR Game, Richmond, VA 

December 2020- August 2021 

• VCU Project funded by Gregory Prize Award Grant ($2,492) 

• Developed technical art and level design 

• Organized meetings, budgeting, and took on a leadership position

• Created concept art, illustration, and character design 

Art Teaching Assistant, Treehouse for Creative Kids, Sterling, VA 

Summer 2015-Summer 2018

• Taught groups of students ages 8 - 14 the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and sculpture

 

Global Game Jam Visual Artist, Step-Dad Simulator, Global Game Jam, Richmond, VA

January 2020

• Visual 2d Artist, UI, and concept art

 

Board Member, Communication Arts Fall Juried Show: Pilot Episode, Richmond VA, 2019  

• Organized and attended meetings with extensive planning 

• Ideation and organization of achieving a gallery for students 

 

Chili’s Hostess, Chili’s at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

2019 - 2020 

• Skilled handling of customer complaints

• Outgoing and friendly personality and demeanor.

• Skilled reservations scheduling.

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EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University/ B.F.A Communication Arts

Magna Cum Laude 

August 2017 - May 2021 

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AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND PUBLICATIONS 

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2021

• Student Leadership Awards, Science Fiction and Fantasy Club at VCU (Skiffy) Board Member, Resiliency Award - For club growth during The Covid 19 Pandemic 

• Climate Commander, Placed Second in Department Level for recognition in the Senior Engineering Capstone Competition 

• Graduated Virginia Commonwealth University Magna Cum Laude

• Virginia Commonwealth University, The Gregory Prize Award, Project- Third Shift Radio, Video Game Project 

• Virginia Commonwealth University Merit Scholarship, 2017 - 2021

• Publication: Hutcheson, Angel Boy, Comic, Mixam Printing, 2020 - 2021

• Charity Live Stream Event: Skiffy Club’s Annual Extra Life, 2019 - 2021 

• Dean’s List 2017 - 2021

 

2020

• Omens, Communication Arts Fall Juried Show,  Richmond, VA, November - December  2020 

• Founded DnD @ VCU’s as Treasurer, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2020 

• SIGGRAPH 2020, Student Volunteer, Online Expo

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2019

• Viral, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Emenata Publication Group, 2019

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2018

• VCU’s Animation Club Contribution to the 24 Hour Animation Event

• Help, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Emenata Publication Group, 2019

 

2017

• Virginia Commonwealth University, Team Player for VCU Esports, Overwatch C Team