Hi, I'm Catherine Conte, a freelance illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Since 2021 I have been collaborating with clients to create custom illustrations and artwork, managing communications, and nurturing client relationships via email and social media to ensure the best outcomes for their projects. I'm comfortable with digital illustration, sketching, and painting, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through close collaboration with clients. I also have experience in customer service roles, which strengthens my communication, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines while delivering creative work.…

Catherine Conte

Hi, I'm Catherine Conte, a freelance illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Since 2021 I have been collaborating with clients to create custom illustrations and artwork, managing communications, and nurturing client relationships via email and social media to ensure the best outcomes for their projects. I'm comfortable with digital illustration, sketching, and painting, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through close collaboration with clients. I also have experience in customer service roles, which strengthens my communication, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines while delivering creative work.…

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Hi, I’m Catherine Conte, a freelance illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Since 2021 I have been collaborating with clients to create custom illustrations and artwork, managing communications, and nurturing client relationships via email and social media to ensure the best outcomes for their projects.

I’m comfortable with digital illustration, sketching, and painting, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through close collaboration with clients. I also have experience in customer service roles, which strengthens my communication, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines while delivering creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked with clients to create custom illustrations and artwork; managed communications via phone, email, and social media; maintained client relationships; ensured best outcomes for artwork; crafted artwork using digital programs, sketching, and painting.
Frame Shop Employee at Michaels
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Worked with customers to create and input framing orders, including styling frames and mats to match customers’ pieces; built and maintained good relationships with customers; handled phone calls; cut glass, backing, wiring and wrapping finished pieces.
Cashier, Floor Associate, and Customer Service at Michaels
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Operated cash register; handled money while maintaining conversations with customers; helped customers find products; assisted with creative problem solving; stocked items; set up and maintained displays.
Cake Decorator at Weis Bakery
May 1, 2025 - Present
Took cake orders; frost cakes; used piping tips; used a food coloring air brush; carved and sculpted cakes; used a sugar image printer.
Frame Shop Employee at Michaels Frame Shop
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Working with customers to create and input framing orders, including styling frames and mats to match the customer's piece; creating and maintaining good relationships with customers; making and managing phone calls to customers; cutting glass, backing, wiring and wrapping finished pieces.
Cashier, Floor Assistant, and Customer Service at Michaels
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Operating a cash register and handling money while maintaining conversations with customers; assisting customers in finding products; helping customers with creative problem solving; stocking items; setting up and maintaining displays.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

Illustrator
June 18, 2022 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other
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