I am an innovative artist offering a unique perspective combined with a strong capacity to develop compelling visual concepts and storytelling. I have a robust understanding of various artistic techniques and mediums, ensuring the creation of impactful and memorable works. I think outside conventional boundaries, bringing fresh ideas to projects and delivering high-quality results that resonate with audiences.

Ann Simon

I am an innovative artist offering a unique perspective combined with a strong capacity to develop compelling visual concepts and storytelling. I have a robust understanding of various artistic techniques and mediums, ensuring the creation of impactful and memorable works. I think outside conventional boundaries, bringing fresh ideas to projects and delivering high-quality results that resonate with audiences.

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I am an innovative artist offering a unique perspective combined with a strong capacity to develop compelling visual concepts and storytelling.

I have a robust understanding of various artistic techniques and mediums, ensuring the creation of impactful and memorable works. I think outside conventional boundaries, bringing fresh ideas to projects and delivering high-quality results that resonate with audiences.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Gallery Artist at Shona's Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and exhibited artwork using traditional and digital mediums; developed creative concepts for a variety of projects including ads, print materials, and web designs; assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion; drafted presentations with PowerPoint to showcase design work; collaborated with copywriters; maintained an organized portfolio showing artistic growth over time; created storyboards and visual content in Adobe Photoshop; coordinated with external vendors for production of promotional materials; fostered teamwork and contributed to process improvements.
Intern Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Created compelling artwork using traditional art methods; exhibited high levels of self-motivation while producing individual pieces; maintained a portfolio; developed creative concepts; produced a variety of media, including storyboards and sketches; created content in Adobe Photoshop for campaigns; collaborated with copywriters to ensure accuracy of content within layouts; drafted presentations to communicate progress to clients; coordinated with vendors for production of promotional materials; contributed to brainstorming sessions and provided ideas for team management and process improvements.
Gallery Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and sold artworks through social media platforms; developed compelling artwork using traditional art methods; maintained an organized portfolio of artwork showing artistic growth; developed creative concepts for various projects including advertisements, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion; drafted presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint; proofreading deliverables; collaborated with team members to create innovative design solutions; created storyboards and Adobe Photoshop contents for campaigns; worked closely with copywriters; generated new ideas through brainstorming sessions and process improvements; edited and updated promotional materials, videos and social media posts.
Internet Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Created and sold artwork through social media platforms; produced compelling artwork using traditional and digital media; created and presented visuals; coordinated with media personnel and external vendors (photographers, graphic designers, printers) for production of promotional materials; drafted presentations and reports; contributed to creative concepts for campaigns; generated innovative ideas for team management and process improvements; edited and updated promotional materials and videos; established relationships with media personnel for effective promotion.
Gallery Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Exhibited and sold artwork; created compelling artwork using a variety of mediums; maintained an organized portfolio; collaborated with team members to develop innovative design solutions; drafted presentations and reports; coordinated with external vendors for production of promotional materials and campaigns; created content in Adobe Photoshop for campaigns; generated new ideas through brainstorming sessions; supported senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion.
Intern Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Created and sold artwork through social media platforms; developed and communicated creative concepts; produced compelling visuals, storyboards and sketches to convey ideas; coordinated with team members to design promotional materials; contributed to design work across campaigns.
Gallery Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creative visual artist focused on developing compelling artwork and storytelling, managing a portfolio, collaborating with copywriters and senior art directors, and producing promotional materials for campaigns and exhibitions. Produced artwork using traditional methods and multiple media, drafted client presentations in PowerPoint, and contributed to concept development through to completion.
Intern Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Created artwork using traditional art methods; developed and pitched creative concepts for projects including advertisements and web materials; assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept to completion; produced storyboards and sketches; collaborated with copywriters; prepared materials in PowerPoint for client reviews.
Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and sold artworks through social media; produced artworks using traditional art methods; maintained an organized portfolio; developed creative concepts for projects including advertisements, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on campaigns; drafted presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint; proofread deliverables; collaborated with team members to create innovative design solutions; created storyboards and sketches; produced contents in Adobe Photoshop; worked closely with copywriters to ensure content accuracy; generated ideas through brainstorming sessions.
Art Director Intern at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created compelling artwork using traditional art methods; developed creative concepts for a variety of projects; exhibited self-motivation while producing individual pieces; maintained an organized portfolio showing artistic growth over time; assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion; drafted presentations to showcase design work; produced contents in Adobe Photoshop; collaborated with copywriters to ensure content accuracy; contributed to promotional materials and web design concepts.
Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and sold artworks through social media platforms; produced pieces using traditional and digital media; maintained an organized portfolio showing artistic growth; developed creative concepts for a variety of projects, including advertisements, print materials, and web designs; collaborated with senior art directors and copywriters to ensure accuracy and alignment with client objectives; drafted presentations and created content in Photoshop for campaigns.
Intern Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Developed creative concepts for a variety of projects, including advertisements, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion; drafted presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint; edited promotional materials, videos, and social media posts; collaborated with copywriters to ensure content accuracy within layouts; built relationships with media personnel to support promotional efforts.
Artist at Shona's Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and sold artworks through social media; produced pieces using traditional media; maintained an organized portfolio showing growth; developed creative concepts for ads, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on campaigns from concept to completion; drafted client presentations with PowerPoint; collaborated with copywriters to ensure content accuracy; produced artwork in Adobe Photoshop; coordinated with external vendors for production and promotion.
Intern Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created compelling artworks using traditional methods; produced artwork using a variety of mediums; maintained an organized portfolio; developed creative concepts for projects including advertisements, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on campaigns from concept through completion; drafted storyboards and sketches; produced content in Adobe Photoshop for campaigns; collaborated with copywriters to ensure content within layouts; edited promotional materials and social media posts; coordinated with external vendors for production.
Artist at Shona’s Gallery
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and sold artworks through social media platforms. Produced artworks using traditional art methods across multiple mediums. Maintained an organized portfolio showing artistic growth over time. Developed creative concepts for projects including advertisements and web designs. Assisted senior art directors on high-profile campaigns from concept through completion. Drafted presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint to showcase design work. Collaborated with team members to develop innovative design solutions and ensured content accuracy with copywriters. Created storyboards and sketches to communicate ideas visually, and produced content in Adobe Photoshop for campaigns.
Intern - Art Director at Up In The Sky
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created artworks and concepts for projects; produced compelling artwork using traditional art methods across mediums. Exibited high self-motivation when producing pieces without supervision; maintained an organized portfolio showing artistic growth; developed creative concepts for advertisements, print materials and web designs; assisted senior art directors on campaigns from concept through completion; drafted presentations; coordinated with external vendors; worked with copywriters to ensure content accuracy; created storyboards and sketches; produced contents in Adobe Photoshop for campaigns.

Education

BSc Mass Communication at Grace University, Benin Republic
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
BSc Mass Communication at Etos de La Grace University, Benin Republic
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
BSc Mass Communication at Ecotes de la Grace University, Benin Republic
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication at Ecotes de la Grace University, Benin Republic
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Certificate in Copy and Content Writing at Orange Mind Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Bachelors of Mass Communication at Ecotes de la Grace University
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
BSc in Mass Communication at Ecotes de la Grace University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

BSc Mass Communication
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Nigerian Navy Public Relations Officer
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
BSc Mass Communication
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Nigerian Navy Public Relations Officer
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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