Past Experience

⭐ Art Contractor and Technology Specialist for Arclava Music
February 2017 - February 2018, January 2019 - Present

-Planned and initiated marketing design for successful social media public release

-Designed album covers and illustrations for a variety of media such as 4-panel digipak

-Responsible for creating and designing the company logo

-Streamlined operations at Arclava Music by resolving computer hardware and software issues.

-Diagnosed and repaired faulty components, configured new hardware installations, and optimized system performance through BIOS adjustments. Resulted in improved studio uptime and enhanced productivity for music production.

-Currently providing digital art services and technology guidance and help remotely, on and off, when required.

⭐ Mama Turtle Baby Turtle
Maureen Fackenthal
October - November 2020

-Collaborated closely with author to illustrate and design this commercially released short storybook for young readers. Executed art direction through storyboard sketches and key communication, ensuring a successful release and captivating visuals.

-Designed a visually compelling cover for "Mama Turtle Baby Turtle" that drew readers in and reflected the story's essence

⭐Full-time Transcriptionist and Quality Checker
REV
October 2018 - May 2022

-Achieved consistently high typing speeds of 90-121 WPM, enabling efficient text transcription and document completion

-Transcribed over 60,000 minutes of diverse audio, including challenging focus groups, with exceptional accuracy.

-Ensured accuracy and compliance with strict company guidelines by comprehensively reviewing the work of fellow transcriptionists.

-Extensive experience transcribing diverse audio types, including medical, corporate, financial, and challenging focus groups with heavy conversation and crosstalk.

⭐ Goldfish (Poetry Book)
Michael Farnsworth
September 2020

-Brought a children's poetry book to life through dynamic, whimsical illustrations and collaborative art direction.

-Remotely envisioned and executed illustrations that complemented the playful tone and emotional depth of the poems.

-Maintained close communication with the author throughout the creative process, ensuring a cohesive vision and offering insightful suggestions for both the artwork and written word.

⭐ Volunteer Book Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Just Be A Child (Charity organization)
Spring - Summer 2018

-Volunteered with this UK charity, designing social media marketing graphics and illustrating a children's book anthology featuring stories written by Kenyan children

-Effectively communicated with author and charity leader to understand project needs and deliver impactful artistic designs for public materials

⭐ Medical Illustrations
SUNY Upstate Medical University
May - July 2017, August - September 2018

-Created over 10 medically accurate illustrations of facial injuries for SUNY Upstate Medical University residents, aiding their learning and understanding

-Effectively translated residents' project requests into educational illustrations, requiring comprehensive research and adherence to medical accuracy

-Illustrations published in academic journals, serving as valuable supplements to medical research

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⭐The Fairy Penguinos Project Director and Creator
ACE Illust.
March 2019 - Present

• Leading the production cycle for ACE ILLUST.’s creative projects: illustration, design, video production, and distribution

• One-woman team: Delivering professionally animated videos by managing all aspects of the video production from concept to delivery requiring: storyboarding, character design, background art, scriptwriting, 2D and 3D animation, special effects, musical + sound direction, and voice acting

• Manage online presence through social media (Reddit, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube); responsible for researching and implementing strategies to increase audience engagement

• Overseeing the Fairy Penguinos, ACE ILLUST.’s flagship project, YouTube channel, maintaining visual consistency through design of thumbnails, captivating video descriptions, video and Shorts scheduling, and daily/weekly Community Posts to develop and engage with fans of the series

• Development and management of ACE ILLUST.’s flagship project’s website, Fairy Penguinos official website, regularly updating content, content writing, and providing project updates

• Produce visually appealing and colorful, dynamic promotional designs for use in social media and website design

• Responsible for management of in-person events at conventions to spread awareness of ACE ILLUST.’s creative projects, cultivating positive interactions and introducing projects to individuals

• Designed and rigged Vtuber models to be used in video content to create a personal way in engaging with audience

• Episode 5: Contact received two finalist awards from the Tokyo International Short Film Festival and New York Tri-State International Film Festival during Summer 2021

⭐ Intro Opening Animator for Redneck Games
Vortex Productions LLC
February 2022 - July 2022

• Developed and sketched storyboards from director’s script

• Created additional assets and animated backgrounds by re-purposing a promotional artwork, adhering to strict style guidelines and following the style of another artist

• Animated over one minute long title animation in a puppet/cut-out style using a variety of methods: frame-by-frame character animation, Adobe After Effects puppet tool, and motion graphics

• Expertise in post-production rendering and video codecs to ensure delivery in client’s specified format using Adobe Media Encoder and After Effects

• Maintained constant communication with client, providing updates and delivering files via Google Drive

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