I am a recent graduate with a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History from Virginia Tech, passionate about storytelling through visual design and art direction. I seek full-time opportunities in graphic design, illustration, and related creative fields while bringing strong collaboration and communication to customer service, marketing, and office environments. I have worked across healthcare, retail, and hospitality settings, and I bring hands-on experience with animation, game art, and 2D design projects. I enjoy turning abstract concepts into accessible visuals and am excited to contribute to diverse teams and engaging projects.

Connor Zanylo

I am a recent graduate with a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History from Virginia Tech, passionate about storytelling through visual design and art direction. I seek full-time opportunities in graphic design, illustration, and related creative fields while bringing strong collaboration and communication to customer service, marketing, and office environments. I have worked across healthcare, retail, and hospitality settings, and I bring hands-on experience with animation, game art, and 2D design projects. I enjoy turning abstract concepts into accessible visuals and am excited to contribute to diverse teams and engaging projects.

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I am a recent graduate with a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History from Virginia Tech, passionate about storytelling through visual design and art direction. I seek full-time opportunities in graphic design, illustration, and related creative fields while bringing strong collaboration and communication to customer service, marketing, and office environments.

I have worked across healthcare, retail, and hospitality settings, and I bring hands-on experience with animation, game art, and 2D design projects. I enjoy turning abstract concepts into accessible visuals and am excited to contribute to diverse teams and engaging projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Microbiology Assistant at Frederick Health Hospital
January 1, 2025 - Present
Sample preparation and collection for analysis; equipment maintenance and calibration; inventory management of supplies; quality control documentation and procedure validation; strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE; supported experiments by setting up equipment and monitoring processes.
Overnight Inbound at Target
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Stocked and back-stocked products, performed zone and shelf maintenance; ensured inventory accuracy and processed inbound deliveries; provided guest services (order pickup, Drive Up, back-up cashier); maintained organized backroom and fixture rooms; identified and corrected hazards in compliance with safety policies.
Fine Dining Waitstaff at Dutchs Daughter
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Greeted and served guests in a fine-dining setting; relayed orders to the kitchen, served food and drinks, and cleared tables; maintained health and safety standards and appropriate alcohol service; upsold items and explained daily specials.
Office Secretary at Frederick Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Services
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Administrative tasks including answering phones, managing emails, handling patient records, and processing prescription refill requests; scheduling for multiple doctors and PAs and coordinating patient intake using Athena.
Contributor/Team Member at Frederick County Public Schools Animation Course
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Collaborated with a group of six students to create a pilot animation course; authored 12 lesson plans covering animation principles; led editing and testing of instructional materials for use of Adobe Animate and After Effects for each lesson.
Fellow at Smithsonian ACCelerate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Participated in Lace, a collaborative multidisciplinary project blending art and blockchain concepts into tangible experiences; contributed to educational resources such as Touch the Invisible to help students understand complex biological macromolecules via 3D models.
Participant at Envision Game and Technology Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Gained knowledge and experience in game development and technology.
Smithsonian ACCelerate Student Fellow at Smithsonian ACCelerate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Engaged in cross-disciplinary projects blending art and engineering to explore blockchain concepts and biology education resources.
Murial Designer at Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Design and implement mural artwork selected for Graduate Life Center display.
Game/Indie Project Developer at Independent Project
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Developing a 2D indie game concept; designing pixel art and gameplay elements.
Logo Designer at Hot Sauce Brand (Frederick, MD)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Designed logo for a small local hot sauce business.
Waitstaff at Dutch's Daughter
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Greeted customers, took orders, and provided service; communicated with kitchen staff; served food and drinks; cleaned tables; handled payments; adhered to health and safety regulations; served alcohol responsibly; upsold and explained daily specials.
Mural Artist at Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed and implemented murals; one design selected to be painted in the Graduate Life Center.
Indie Game Artist / Creator at Independent project
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed concept and pixel art for a 2D side-scroller; early-stage development.
Logo Designer at Hot Sauce Logo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Designed logo for a small hot sauce business from Frederick, MD.
Volunteer at Alpha Phi Omega
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Service organization involvement; participated in community service activities.
Fine Dining Waitstaff at Dutch's Daughter
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Greeted customers, took orders, and delivered food and drinks. Communicated with kitchen staff, set and cleaned tables, and processed payments. Adhered to health and safety regulations and served alcohol responsibly. Upsold items and explained daily specials.
Fellow at Smithsonian ACCelerate Student Fellowship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Lace is a collaborative multidisciplinary project that melds art and engineering to distill abstract concepts of blockchain computing into a tangible experience. Touch the Invisible is a free and open-source educational resource intended to help students learn about complex biological macromolecules through the use of 3D models.
Contributor/Team Member Volunteer at Frederick County Public Schools Animation Course
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Collaborated on a pilot animation course, created 12 lesson plans covering animation principles, led editing and testing for Adobe Animate and After Effects-based lessons.
Smithsonian ACCelerate Fellow at Smithsonian ACCelerate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Participated in Lace and Touch the Invisible projects, engaging in collaborative, multidisciplinary work to distill conceptual topics into tangible experiences; contributed to open-source educational resources for biology and blockchain concepts.

Education

B.A. in Studio Art / Art History at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
August 17, 2020 - May 13, 2024

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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