Design Admin at Charfen Institute
Fine Art | Austin, Texas Area, US
Well-rounded artist with a focus in graphic design and illustration; particularly motivated via practical creativity. I thrive on an interactive environment and possess the instinct to make sure things run smoothly. Consistently eager to learn, I am openly honest within my work and never fear asking questions.
Specialties: Traditional and digital illustration mediums, fine art photography, conceptualizing, crafting, creative writing.
Jan
2012 - Present
Design Admin / Charfen Institute
Design editor, organizer, apprentice, grasshopper and otherwise worship-ee of all things design related.
Jan
2012 -
Jan
2012
Freelance Illustration / Tenderling
Packaging Sketches: Sample sketches and script were produced as background and supporting art for select packaging material.
Jul
2009 -
Oct
2011
Senior Customer Associate / Anthropologie
Retail - Promoted & transferred from starting store after 9 months. Assisted with new store setup and opening process, occasionally serving as Manager on duty as well as visual team helper. Provided instruction to and oversaw new hires.
Feb
2011 -
Jun
2011
Photographer's Assistant / Lil' Angels Photography
Providing aid to the photographer at-hand, styling children's photo shoots, setting up and taking down photo shoot equipment and accessories.
2009 -
2011
Freelance Photographer / Schmap Guide San Diego
Photographic License Agreement: One of my photographs from the San Diego Zoo, Ca was chosen for website display among tourist information regarding the Zoo and surrounding city.
Aug
2010 -
Dec
2010
Display Intern / Anthropologie
Assisting in the completion of visual objectives for the storefront, window displays and new signage. Utilizing general display coordination and conceptual skills such as crafting, building, and installing while maintaining the overall aesthetic of the retail store.
Mar
2009 -
Mar
2009
Freelance Photographer / Ivy League Australia
Photographic License Agreement: Two of my images were used as cover art for Red Rider’s album “Drown in Colour” released July 2009 (Australia)
Nov
2006 -
Aug
2008
Technical Support / Teleflip, Inc.
Managing customer support tickets and database, assisting customers with instructions and support, coordinating web surveys and collecting customer information. Assisting with day-to-day office tasks and errands for email-to-text technology company.
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Honors:
CSUN Dean's List 2007-2010, Screen print chosen for CSUN Illustration Exhibition Fall '10, Cum Laude
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Interests:
Crafting, book making, illustration, graphic arts, polaroid photography