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My name is Leo Trevino a Hispanic artist based on Missouri, I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA specialized in Illustration. After graduating I worked as a freelance children book illustrator, and contracted by the college to make a guidebook for the school. I've been a TA for KCAI, and I'm currently a High School Teacher. I believe art is a powerful medium for personal expression, storytelling, and another way to communicate beyond any language barrier.…My name is Leo Trevino a Hispanic artist based on Missouri, I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA specialized in Illustration. After graduating I worked as a freelance children book illustrator, and contracted by the college to make a guidebook for the school. I've been a TA for KCAI, and I'm currently a High School Teacher. I believe art is a powerful medium for personal expression, storytelling, and another way to communicate beyond any language barrier.

Leo Trevino

Illustrator, Designer, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +4

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My name is Leo Trevino a Hispanic artist based on Missouri, I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA specialized in Illustration. After graduating I worked as a freelance children book illustrator, and contracted by the college to make a guidebook for the school. I've been a TA for KCAI, and I'm currently a High School Teacher. I believe art is a powerful medium for personal expression, storytelling, and another way to communicate beyond any language barrier.…My name is Leo Trevino a Hispanic artist based on Missouri, I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA specialized in Illustration. After graduating I worked as a freelance children book illustrator, and contracted by the college to make a guidebook for the school. I've been a TA for KCAI, and I'm currently a High School Teacher. I believe art is a powerful medium for personal expression, storytelling, and another way to communicate beyond any language barrier.

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My name is Leo Trevino a Hispanic artist based on Missouri, I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA specialized in Illustration. After graduating I worked as a freelance children book illustrator, and contracted by the college to make a guidebook for the school. I’ve been a TA for KCAI, and I’m currently a High School Teacher.
I believe art is a powerful medium for personal expression, storytelling, and another way to communicate beyond any language barrier.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Cristo Rey High School

January 1, 2023 - Present

Built my own curriculum and lesson plans for 9-11 students. Implemented digital learning using tools like Blooket to create engaging hybrid lessons.

Marketing Intern at Nonprofit, Kansas City, MO

May 30, 2025 - October 30, 2026

Assisted with marketing strategies, content creation, and event planning.

Freelance Illustrator at Nonprofit

February 14, 2023 - Present

Create original art & designs for different clients needs -e.g. Children books, logos, marketing. Implemented traditional multimedia techniques & digital softwares -e.g. Adobe Suite, Figma. Managed projects timelines, budget negotiations, & engage in collaborative projects.