Taught by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, I specialize in character creation, world-building, and visual storytelling. With a background spanning fitness, biochemistry, MFA-level screenwriting and art, I thrive on blending right-brain creativity with left-brain analytical skills and tackling complex projects with innovative solutions. I'm seeking an opportunity where I can leverage my art and storytelling skills. In my spare time, I read, ocean swim, and cheer for the New York Yankees.…

Alexandra Smith

Taught by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, I specialize in character creation, world-building, and visual storytelling. With a background spanning fitness, biochemistry, MFA-level screenwriting and art, I thrive on blending right-brain creativity with left-brain analytical skills and tackling complex projects with innovative solutions. I'm seeking an opportunity where I can leverage my art and storytelling skills. In my spare time, I read, ocean swim, and cheer for the New York Yankees.…

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Taught by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, I specialize in character creation, world-building, and visual storytelling. With a background spanning fitness, biochemistry, MFA-level screenwriting and art, I thrive on blending right-brain creativity with left-brain analytical skills and tackling complex projects with innovative solutions.

I’m seeking an opportunity where I can leverage my art and storytelling skills. In my spare time, I read, ocean swim, and cheer for the New York Yankees.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist & Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Wrote and illustrated an upper middle-grade novel, The White Room, about a girl with contamination OCD; portfolio highlights include character design (2D/3D), fine art (oil, graphite, charcoal, watercolor, gouache, ink), and design work (logos, surface pattern design, UX). Created The Artistic Alphabet painted in oil.
Ghostwriter / Co-editor at Loyola Marymount University Professor Han Dai-Yu
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Ghostwriter and co-editor for Ignite the Soul, the Art of Figure Drawing (ISBN: 1621313328).
Director of Marketing & Event Logistics at PopUP CleanUP
January 1, 2020 - Present
Spearheaded inbound marketing initiatives generating revenue of $370,825 in 2025, $353,682 in 2024, $225,949 in 2023, and $209,293 in 2022. Developed multichannel brand awareness strategy via SEO, newsletters, blogs, and social media. Wrote Sustainable Event Guide and presented at Catersource + The Special Event Trade Show 2025. Designed website UX, logos, and branding guides; crafted copy for web pages and marketing materials to drive traffic and conversions. Closed event cleaning sales and managed staffing and logistics, establishing processes to streamline pipelines.
Fitness Trainer at Bay Club Company & Private Clientele
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2021
Certified NASM Personal Trainer, Masters Swim Coach, Animal Flow Teacher & Biomechanics Specialist.

Education

MFA, Film: Screenwriting at Columbia University, New York City
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
BA, Biochemistry, Cum Laude at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Transfer semester at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Foreign language semester study abroad at Université de Mirail, Toulouse, France
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
One year study at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026

Qualifications

Certified NASM Personal Trainer
January 1, 2008 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level