Education

2009 - Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration




2007 - Brown University, Providence, RI
Classes in Science History




2005 - Holy Names Academy, Seattle, WA
Honors Student

Skills

Drawing
Refined skills with media such as: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, gouache, pastel, and oil pastel. Extensive training in drawing from life.





Design
Adept at page layout for books, various stationary projects for businesses, banners, knowledge of typography and design for print. Acute sense of color, craft, and composition. Well trained in laser and wide format printing.





Concept
Comprehensive knowledge of conceptual thinking and approach to the commercial audience, accounting for style and substance to each execution.





Computer
Proficient in Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Professional, Corel Painter, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of basic HTML coding, and usage of javascript. Competent with both Mac and PC platforms and well acquainted with the digital drawing tablet.





Office
Ability to work collaboratively, meet quick turn-around times, communicate with peers and clients, and provide exceptional customer service.

Experience

Sep 2009 - Present: Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle, WA
Graphic Design Intern
Design promotional advertisements, posters, and marketing materials from concept to finished print. Work directly with the marketing department on effective communication in design and promotionals for various venues such as the Paramount and the Moore Theatres.





2007 - Present: Freelance Illustrator
Tommy Hilfiger
Collaborated with the Creative Department on developing illustrated advertisements for their new line of Craft Jeans.




Private Commissions





2006 - 2008: FedEx Office, Providence, RI
Center Lead Project Coordinator
Supervised and facilitated all production processes, providing leadership, customer service, ensuring quality of products and maintaining efficiency of output.





2005 - 2007: Rhode Island School of Design Copy Center
Copy Technician

Achievements

2005 - 2009 - RISD Scholarship Award - $27,000/yr


2005 - PSESD Regional High School Art Show: Honorable Mention


2004 - US Seventh Congressional District Art Show: First Place


2004 - PSESD Regional High School Art Show: First Place


2003 - Alfredo Arreguin; Patterns in Nature, Edmonds, WA: Edmonds Community College: Featured Student Artist