Senior Scene Technician

• Oct 2017 - Present

Graphic Designer

• Jun 2018 - Present

Produce designs and create illustrations for use in science exhibits, special events, public display exhibits, web course descriptions, and fundraising activities. Create promotional material, advertisements, booklets, and trifolds using the designs and illustrations. Responsibilities include concept development, drafting page layout, drawing mockups, photo editing, color selection and correction. Draw charts and graphs using Illustrator. Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare for production. Also responsible for ensuring the file is correctly formatted for on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums. Work closely with clients to consult on all aspects of graphic design, illustration and rough sketches – discuss overall presentation with clients and make necessary changes. Tools used: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Show less

Illustrator and Editor

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

Created a full color illustrated book to be used in child therapy from concept development through final production. Responsibilities included page layout, storyboarding, drawing and painting, editing, color correction, typography, typesetting, and final file preparation for print. Conferred with clients to discuss and determine layout design, character design, font selection, and color palette decisions. Used watercolor techniques to create the images and final illustrations were edited with Adobe Suite Software. Worked with the team through submission for publication. Tools used: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign Show less

Retail Sales Associate

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

Worked with customers to identify needs and make product recommendations. Responsible for processing payments, reconciling receipts, and placing cash into safe; creating displays that attracted customer attention; and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Worked with customers to identify needs and make product recommendations. Responsible for processing payments, reconciling receipts, and placing cash into safe; creating displays that attracted customer attention; and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Technical Illustrator

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

Worked with clients to produce fossil recreations for a new, online interactive exhibit. Produced multiple designs and illustrations for use in online media. Developed and expanded concepts working closely with clients to ensure adherence with scientific understanding of prehistoric creatures. Prepared and modified sketches working with a team of scientists to ensure accuracy. Spent time on-site in the museum to gather and analyze information and research the subjects. Drew charts and graphs using Adobe Illustrator. Compiled the illustrations into informational panels to be used in science exhibits and for scientific journals. Prepared drawings, scanned the completed illustrations, did photo editing, and final color corrections. Tools used: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Show less

Colorist

• Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

Colored existing illustrations for a children’s book – Donut Day – to author specifications. Created a color palette to be used throughout the entire work. Studied and analyzed computer based illustrations and photographs of Chicago where the book was set in to create a presentation of color concepts to the clients. Worked on consulting, drawing, and scanning the completed illustrations. Conducted photo editing, color correction, and file preparation for the editor. Maintained a gallery of scanned digital images to be submitted for publication. Tools used: Photoshop Show less

Retail Sales Associate, Stationary Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

Worked with the buyer to organize and inventory the available product. Responsible for organizing the stockroom, maintaining inventory records, receiving and shelving deliveries, serving customers and maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment. Worked with the buyer to organize and inventory the available product. Responsible for organizing the stockroom, maintaining inventory records, receiving and shelving deliveries, serving customers and maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment.

Illustrator

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

Created and updated existing entomology drawings from previous identification manual to ensure accurate insect diagrams for use in a university entomology course. Worked closely with the entomology professor in charge of the project. Attended regular meetings and check-ins to review and make necessary additions and corrections. The project also involved creating and developing new artwork for use in university classes. Translated outdated images into new illustrations and diagrams that communicated information concisely and accurately. Utilized pen and ink to create scientific diagrams, edited with Adobe Suite Software to be submitted to the editor. The entomology was submitted for publication. Tools used: Photoshop, Illustrator Show less