I am an experienced professional from Tennessee with a strong background spanning multiple sectors and roles. Throughout my career, I've engaged in various responsibilities and projects, demonstrating adaptability and commitment. Passionate about continual growth and development, I hold multiple certifications and have worked with notable organizations. My expertise includes managing complex tasks and contributing to diverse teams, with an emphasis on quality and performance.…

Abbey Nichole Cartagena

I am an experienced professional from Tennessee with a strong background spanning multiple sectors and roles. Throughout my career, I've engaged in various responsibilities and projects, demonstrating adaptability and commitment. Passionate about continual growth and development, I hold multiple certifications and have worked with notable organizations. My expertise includes managing complex tasks and contributing to diverse teams, with an emphasis on quality and performance.…

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I am an experienced professional from Tennessee with a strong background spanning multiple sectors and roles. Throughout my career, I’ve engaged in various responsibilities and projects, demonstrating adaptability and commitment.

Passionate about continual growth and development, I hold multiple certifications and have worked with notable organizations. My expertise includes managing complex tasks and contributing to diverse teams, with an emphasis on quality and performance.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Summer Camp Counselor at Milligan University
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Planned and implemented engaging community recreation programs for all ages, taught Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Developed leadership qualities such as patience and understanding. Assisted students in creating animations and logo designs featured in a short film aired at Milligan 2024. Managed a group of 50 campers ensuring smooth daily activities.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - June 19, 2024
Designed custom artwork meeting client visions, promoted personal brand on social media, used various traditional and digital materials including ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils, and computer software. Contributed original ideas, designed logos and character designs for clients.
Freelance Designer at Threadless
January 1, 2020 - June 26, 2024
Designed custom artwork for clients, aligning with their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final products. Utilized social media platforms to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly. Contributed original ideas to the creative process and developed innovative design concepts to improve brand recognition and customer engagement. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Education

Bachelor of science at Milligan University
September 9, 2020 - December 12, 2024
Won 2 silver American Advertisement Awards from the American Advertisement Association. 2022-2023
Bachelor of Science at Milligan University
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

American Advertisement Award
October 20, 2023 - October 20, 2023
American Advertisement Award
April 16, 2022 - March 20, 2025
Bachelors of Science
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
    uniE621 Character Design
    Made this concept art for an indie game. illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Logo Design
    Designed this concept logo for a small Agency. logo graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Pebble
    An illustrative picture I made for a game on Roblox. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Hangry
    This is one of the many T-shirt designs I did for Threadless. illustrator graphicdesigner logo designer…
    uniE621 Cactus
    This is one of the many T-shirt designs I did for Threadless. illustrator graphicdesigner logo designer…
    uniE621 Rott
    More of my free work. Wanted to do something that is out of my comfort zone. So, I drew up a zombie using Media Bang Pro (A free illustrator software.) It only took an hour to finish. I went for a stylistic approach to this one. illustrator…
    uniE621 Warm Up
    This is an example of my work with color theory and quick but simple designs. They are random Concepts and overall practice for when I'm about to do comic work, commission work, or illustrating work. illustrator…
    uniE621 Article
    I took this article about the depths of the ocean and decided to play in to the whimsical nature of underwater exploration by making the background dark and the creatures bright and colorful. I made the font white in order to help the reader see the text, and made sure to convey a certain flow when it came to the designs and texts. designer graphicdesigner illustrator…
    uniE621 Article Cover
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    uniE621 Inky Eyes Font
    A client asked for me to design a font that resembles little creatures. I wanted to make it readable, therefore making it simplistic in design. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    uniE621 Milligan Buff T-Shirt Concept Work
    Milligan University wanted a new design for a shirt. They asked for concept art of their Buffalo Mascot. They asked me to include the Milligan colors, but add my own style to it. So I went with a unisex blend of orange and easter blue to include both genders to the product. graphicdesigner logo illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Rabbit Icons!
    I LOVE this project! Making movable Icons and logos is more my style! I was assigned to make many small movable rabbit icons my Interactive media design class. I went for rabbits because I enjoyed how round, simple, and soft they are! I find it easier to work with something more cartoon like, so I opted with making them simple and round. But I still wanted to give them some uniqueness and help the viewer to distinguish from each bunny. So, I made them different species and different colors. But I still remained with the color palette I chose so they can come together. Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/L6cBd9j7poA?si=w5cGxMFMxbeABs33 illustrator logo designer animation…