Character creator and visual storyteller specializing in character design, world-building, and narrative-driven art. Trained by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, with MFA-level film studies and a background spanning theater performance, screenwriting, and fine art. Adept in collaborative team environments, with strengths in human/animal anatomy and biomechanics for dynamic character construction, plus research-driven writing and script analysis. Also a dedicated ocean swimmer and avid New York Yankees fan.…

Alexandra Smith

Character creator and visual storyteller specializing in character design, world-building, and narrative-driven art. Trained by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, with MFA-level film studies and a background spanning theater performance, screenwriting, and fine art. Adept in collaborative team environments, with strengths in human/animal anatomy and biomechanics for dynamic character construction, plus research-driven writing and script analysis. Also a dedicated ocean swimmer and avid New York Yankees fan.…

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Character creator and visual storyteller specializing in character design, world-building, and narrative-driven art. Trained by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks, with MFA-level film studies and a background spanning theater performance, screenwriting, and fine art.

Adept in collaborative team environments, with strengths in human/animal anatomy and biomechanics for dynamic character construction, plus research-driven writing and script analysis. Also a dedicated ocean swimmer and avid New York Yankees fan.

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Experience Level

Language

French
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead & Brand Designer at PopUP CleanUP
May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2026
Developed multichannel brand awareness and inbound marketing strategy using SEO optimization and digital marketing assets including monthly newsletters, informative blog posts, and social media curation. Designed website UX, logos, and branding guides for PopUP CleanUP and sister company PaigeBlu Industries, Inc., as well as the Celebrate & Chill podcast to strengthen branding and increase visibility. Authored copy for website, landing pages, email newsletters, and printed materials to drive traffic, engagement, and conversions. Drafted a Sustainable Event Guide and presented it at Catersource + The Special Event Trade Show 2025 (Fort Lauderdale). Led creative project management for inbound marketing initiatives, contributing revenue totals listed for 2022–2025.
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.
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).
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.
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
MFA, Film (Screenwriting) at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
BA, Biochemistry (Cum Laude Society) — transfer semester study at Dartmouth College
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
BA, Biochemistry at Dartmouth College
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
Foreign language semester study abroad at Université de Mirail
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
One year study at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
transfer semester at Vanderbilt University
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026

Qualifications

Certified NASM Personal Trainer
January 1, 2008 - May 10, 2026
Taught by veteran artists from Disney, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks (training)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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Experience Level