I’m a visual storyteller who specializes in illustration, storyboarding, concepting, and character design. I have experience in creating educational content and marketing work in a corporate environment as well as freelance illustrating for non-profit clients l.

Dean Kelly

I’m a visual storyteller who specializes in illustration, storyboarding, concepting, and character design. I have experience in creating educational content and marketing work in a corporate environment as well as freelance illustrating for non-profit clients l.

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I’m a visual storyteller who specializes in illustration, storyboarding, concepting, and character design. I have experience in creating educational content and marketing work in a corporate environment as well as freelance illustrating for non-profit clients l.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Paycom
August 1, 2022 - Present
Design and production of branding assets, marketing collateral, and digital assets to support campaigns and product communications.
Research Assistant at Incomplēt Design History Podcast
January 1, 2021 - Present
Conducted historical design research, assisted with episode planning and archival materials, and supported podcast production.
Graphic Design Intern at Paycom
July 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Supported design team with asset creation, layout design, and branding updates for campaigns and internal communications.
Junior Designer at Inktank
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Contributed to design projects and client deliverables, assisted with brand assets and visual concepts.
Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Led front-of-house operations, supervised staff, trained new teammates, and ensured exceptional customer service.
Accounting Tech/Admin. Assistant at MAP Royalty
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Handled admin tasks, basic accounting support, data entry, and file management.
Graphic Designer at Paycom
August 1, 2022 - Present
Graphic design work for Paycom including marketing collateral and product visuals.
Research Assistant at Incomplēt Design History Podcast
January 1, 2021 - Present
Research assistant for design history podcast, supporting content creation and episode production.
Graphic Design Intern at Paycom
July 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Assisted design team with graphic assets and branding materials.
Junior Designer at Inktank
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Assisted design projects and created visual concepts.
Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Supervised shift operations, managed staff and customer service.
Accounting Tech/Admin. Assistant at MAP Royalty
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Administrative and accounting support; data entry and record-keeping.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design, Minor in Illustration at University of Central Oklahoma School of Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BFA in Printmaking, Minor in Art History at University of Oklahoma School of Fine Art
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Illustration Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
UCO Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Academic Affairs Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
UCO Student Research Grant
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
RSCA Grant Recipient
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
RSCA Grant Recipient
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Illustration Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
UCO Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
UCO Student Research Grant
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Dean's Honor Roll
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Academic Affairs Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
DNA Deck Show Participant
January 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
DNA Gallery Light Show Participant
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other