October 2019 - Present
MERCHANDISE ARTIST
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Collaborated with online influencers/cosplayers to create merchandise
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Made apparel / accessories /​​ online advertisement content for creators such as:
January '21 - March '22
PAINTING WITH A TWIST
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Taking previously honed skills and learning how to describe and explain processes to those who are unfamiliar with painting or art in general
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Gained an understanding of how to make lessons fun and engaging, even over multiple hour classes
January - May 2018
GSM DESIGN INTERNSHIP
Worked closely with the GSM Team to create assets for t-shirt designs
Gained experience with Illustrator; preparing files for easy editing/mass printing
Learned to work from home (keeping track of my own hours) and maintain independent time management
Obtained knowledge for quick turn-around times and demands
November 2017
KANSAS APPLESEED
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Poster design was chosen as one of six designs to represent the company's project
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Displayed at company gallery and distributed as postcards
October 2017
UNIVERSAL ENGRAVING, INC.
Worked alongside company representatives/artists to create holiday business card designs
Learned to incorporate features into the design blueprint such as embossing, foil, and glitter
September 2014 / 2017
CYPHACON
Won advertisement competition for 2014 and 2017 | Featured artist
Created the main artwork for their advertisements, t-shirts, convention badges, and other merchandise
Worked closely with a team to make printing deadlines and brainstorm advertisement ideas
Gained experience on producing and selling artwork | working in a high-demand, convention setting
January 2014
YAM FLAG COMPETITION
Flag design was chosen to represent the state of Louisiana for youth competition
Gained experience in traveling for art events and shows (rewarded with trip to New York)
Attended organization meetings
March 2014
CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
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Poster design competition
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Contributed to the production of a limited edition poster design and worked with event coordinators
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Experience with public speaking alongside the Mayor of Louisiana
Summers 2009-2014
ARTS CAMP
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First attended as a student, became a volunteer, and then was employed as a teacher's assistant
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Worked with teachers and students in a summer camp environment to complete daily projects
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Aided in running, participating, and decorating art gallery events
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Learned how to interact in a professional environment — including meetings with members of the school board and the mayor of Louisiana
SKILLS
Experience with the following programs:

PHOTOSHOP &Â ILLUSTRATOR
