My Resume
Objective
Seeking a creative position within a design studio or company, bringing a unique blend of artistic talent, technical proficiency, and branding expertise to create compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
Core Qualifications
Associate of Fine Arts in Illustration, Winner of Multiple Art Awards and Accolades, Branding Expertise, Client Collaboration, Technical Proficiency, Web Design and Content Management, Multiple Artistic Mediums, Creative Branding, Networking, Project Management, Mentoring, Communication, Customer Service, and Continuous Learning.
Education
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Associates of Fine Arts, Illustration
EXPERIENCE
GoDaddy, Scottsdale, AZ
Website Services-Creative Specialist 1 (Oct 2020 - Present)
· Spearheaded website and logo design projects, ensuring alignment with client vision.
Web Site Specialist 2 (Mar 2016 - Oct 2020)
· Led client meetings, provided design advice, and ensured deliverable milestones.
Sales Support Consultant (Aug 2014 - Mar 2016)
· Managed customer inquiries, product upgrades, and billing.
AT&T, Los Angeles, CA
Credit and Collections Specialist (Jun 2001 - Aug 2014)
Oversaw account reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reports
Awards
· 1stPlace – Jerry's Artarama Self-Portrait Competition 2023
· Chairman's Choice Award, Art Renewal Center
· Finalist, International ARC Salon Competitions (Multiple Years)
· Recipient of the Chairman's Choice Award Art Renewal Center, 15thInternational ARC Salon Competition
· Finalist -ARC Art Renewal Center, 16th International ARC Salon Competition
· Finalist -ARC Art Renewal Center, 15th International ARC Salon Competition
· Finalist -ARC Art Renewal Center, 14th International ARC Salon Competition
· 3rdPlace – Jerry's Artarama Self-Portrait Competition
· Honorable Mention- California State Fair Fine Art Competition
· 2ndPlace Art Gallery Portrait Competition in Long Beach, CA
Publications
· "16th International ARC Salon Book"- Published by ACC Art Books New York, NY
· "15th International ARC Salon Book"- Published by ACC Art Books New York, NY
· "14th International ARC Salon Book"- Published by ACC Art Books New York, NY
· "Discovering Drawing – 3rd Edition" -Sallye Mahan-Cox Published by Davis Publications, Inc. Worcester, Massachusetts
· "Stroke of Genius 5 - The best of Drawing: Design and Composition"- Edited by Rachel Ruben Wolf Published by NorthLight Books, Cincinnati, Ohio
Exhibits
- 2021 Sotheby's Fine Arts Company, New York, NY
- 2012- Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art, Legacy Gallery Scottsdale AZ.
- 2011-Picture Art Foundation, Dominquez Hills, CA
- 2010-Gallery Expo, Long Beach CA
- 2009- CA State Fair Fine Art Competition, California State Fair Sacramento CA