Highly creative and multi talented Visual Artist with 5+ years of work experience in graphic design, art direction and project management. Proven portfolio of work including exhibitions, referenced articles, and academic achievements. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Track record of achieving sustained improvements in quality, cost and delivery functions. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations; talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Vastly motivated professional driven by determination to achieve significant results. Effective at multitasking in competitive, high-impact, and fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
SKILLS
Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Ceramic/Mosaic, Art Direction, Painting, Customer Service, Planning and Scheduling, Up-to-Date Technology, Computer Software, Networking, Marketing, Good Diagnostic Skills, Technical Assessment, Merchandising, Visual Communication, Print And Digital Media Production, Time Management, Presentation, Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Client Management, Sales Management, Sales, Communication, Negotiation, Dedication And Patience, Solid Work Ethic, Detail Oriented, Alert And Observant, Judgment And Decision Making, Project Management, Executive Leadership, Budget Management, Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Social and New Media, Team Player, Decisive, Organized, Logistics, Change Management, Presentation, Coordination, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Time Management, Organizational, Interpersonal, Active Learning, Diplomacy, Mentoring and Team Building.
IT SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, HTML, CSS and Microsoft Office, Mac and PC operating systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Siizu (www.siizu.com | @siizu)
January 2016 - Present
Meet tight deadlines and maintain product quality by assisting team members with graphics and editorial work.
Take initiative to create and organize design templates and assets ahead of time to match with upcoming projects, allowing for greatly increased productivity.
Readily translate business requirements into effective advertising campaigns.
Partner cross-functionally to build consensus and ensure projects meet all milestones, deadlines, and budget requirements.
Intuitively adapt to new technology and innovative processes while ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
Create pieces in multiple media including digital art, photography, drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Maintain a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks efficiently and promptly to meet deadlines.
Gain extensive training in perspective drawing and abstract imaging.
Maintain database of contacts and archive of completed work.
Utilize Adobe Photoshop extensively in an artwork.
OWNER
Iejvxr (www.iejvxr.com | @iejvr)
2014 - present
Develop and implement a business plan to provide quality art products.
Manage all brand's internal and external creative needs, including but not limited to: illustrations, print materials, website, and packaging design, marketing collateral and branding,
Market & advertise business through various networking sites and other marketing outlets.
Responsible in handling all the daily revenue and sales transitions.
Use mixed material to create artwork.
Contact and follow up with various customers for appointments through phone or via email.
Create contracts and estimates for customers.
Invoiced and shipped products to clients.
Maintain a portfolio of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interest, and abilities.
Create finished artwork as decoration.
Monitored events, trends and display art in exhibitions and shows, attend art exhibitions and read art publication to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
Enlighten clients on the best strategies to use for their particular products and desired audiences.
Provide support for the production of art and graphics for social platforms.
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR
2014 - present
Direct the overall artistic look and feel of the brand and followed the established vision.
Independently lead work while knowing how and when to collaborate with Account and Project Management teams to bring clarity and solutions.
Understand role of creative brief, how work should flow from it, and how to develop ideas against it
Develop the visual design, layout and feel of the advertising to be executed in various interactive media.
Participate as a creative team member in new-business development efforts.
Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives.
Communicate effectively with creative and project management staff, engendering trust and respect
Lead and direct the design of an interactive project, from concept through to code.
Demonstrate solid conceptual and design skills in interactive design coupled with a acumen for solving complex business problems and delivering a positive user experience.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
A HUMAN WORLD MAP: Wisedog Gallery, Greece. 2017
HILARY WILDER JURIED SHOW: Roland Dille Center for Arts Gallery, Moorhead, MN. 2015
3RD ANNUAL “NEWVEMBER” GROUP SHOW: Ecce Gallery, Fargo, ND. 2015
LIVE & DIE: Spirit Room, Fargo, ND. 2015
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Minnesota State University Moorhead