Computer Skills

Flash

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

Sound Miner

Word

Powerpoint

Professional Experience

Languages

English

Other Skills and Interests

• Restore old photographs

• Colorize old photographs

• Homesteading

• Sew dolls, pillows and sleep masks

Freelance artist                                                                            Idaho Falls, ID                                  Mar 2020 – current

• Designed Wine Labels for Nelson Tree Farm

• Art tutoring

• Designed Concert Posters for a local band

Owner                                                                                             Acworth, GA                                    Feb 2015 – current

KellysCutees (an ETSY store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KELLYsCUTEEs)

• Help people to bring their sweet memories to life by creating sleep masks with their nostalgic cartoon characters.

• My work was featured in the CBS News to show off my cute strawberry donut pillow! (See CBS broadcast at https://tinyurl.com/2ftmb6bf)

Jewelry Graphics Artist                                                              Marietta, GA                                   Jan 2019 – Mar 2020

Spirit Lala

• Helped assemble and design pendant artwork for our local stores run by Spirit Lala in Woodstock, Alpharetta and Roswell.

• Stay on top of trends to keep the artwork sealed in the jewelry fresh and keep customers excited about visiting craft shows and stores where the latest products were exhibited.

Graphic Designer                                                                         Acworth, GA                                    Jun 2017 – Aug 2018

The Flag Company, Inc.

• Lead artist collaborating with the big-name customers such as Vera Bradley, Alex and Lele, Margaritaville, Bruno Mars.

• Customer engagement included creating Brand Identity and managing expectations for the graphic design.

• Managed all graphical and production aspects of the process of printing flags and Feel Good Light ups.

Event Artist                                                                                   Atlanta, GA                                      Jun 2017

Quiet Thoughts on a Canvas “Embracing the Disorder"

• Increased awareness of metal disorder by painting an artistic representation of what could be going on in the mind of someone suffering from bipolar disorder.

• Authenticity of the representation was confirmed by the patients in remission.

• The donated painting was auctioned off at the event, helping to raise money for the charity.

• The painting was featured on several social medias such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Animation Intern                                                                         Acworth, GA                                    Dec 2014 – Jan 2015

Institute of Entrepreneurial Success

• Educated young entrepreneurs by creating 27-minute animated review on creation of a Newsletter.

Media Intern                                                                                Acworth, GA                                    Jul 2014 – Dec 2014

Mofu Tofu Productions

• Singlehandedly produced a 30 minute episode of "Mother Funner" called "Thornz and Undee Sittin' in a Tree."

• Production included: creating a storyboard, voice acting, creating an animatic, design of five new characters.

Conference Event Artist for Greenavations LLC Exhibit   Savannah, GA                                  Jun 2013

Georgia School Boards Association and Greenavations LLC

Painted a centerpiece painting for the Greenavations exhibit booth composition.

It drew more than 100 GA School Administrators and Superintendents to the Greenavations exhibit booth. Greenavations submitted the painting to CBS’s Sunday Morning news show for recognition and display.

Disney College Program                                                            Magic Kingdom Park                     Jan 2012 – Aug 2012

Walt Disney World

I was licensed by The Disney Company as a Water Artist among only 5 other employees out of 3000 in the cohort.

I helped create and maintain positive and visual enhancements while providing Guest Services.

Completed with distinction Disney Leadership training and the Disney Education Workshop series.

Character Designer & Story Developer                                 Atlanta, GA                                      Oct 2011

Turner Animation Studio's GENERATE 2011 annual competition

Lead a team of four student animators to create an introduction and a "pitch" for a 2-D animated series.

Under my leadership the team has created:

A Design for the Pivotal Character

Developed and wrote story summaries for all 24 episodes of the “Strange Cases of Detective Brimble” series

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Animation)                                                                                                           2013     

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Disney Internship Track                                                                                                                                                      2017     

Skillshare 

• Character Animation: Bring a Character to Life in After Effects

• Coloring With Photoshop: Cartoon-Style Illustration

• Constructing a Story: Advanced Visual Storytelling

• Learn to Storyboard: The First Steps of Visual Storyboarding

VOLUNTEERING

COOKBOOK COVER DESIGNER                                                                                                                           2013 – current

National Federation of the Blind

Facilitated a capital campaign by designing the cookbook cover, enabled the blind to contribute to the community by sharing their favorite recipes. Created an appealing contribution of $45,000 annually.

PAINTING DONATOR                                                                                                                                            2013 – current

Arthritis Foundation

Increased awareness of Arthritis by encouraging public to participate at an art auction. A koi pond made by me exclusively for this auction received on offer of $500.

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