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Hello! I'm Andy Allocco, an artist with an MFA in Visual Development and a track record as a team lead and technical writer for government projects. My training centers on visual storytelling, character and prop design, and layout, helping me translate ideas into engaging visuals. For the past decade I’ve been the primary caregiver for my two daughters, including one with special needs. This experience deepened my empathy, resilience, and adaptability, and allowed me to refine my own artistic practice. I'm now returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective, strong communication skills, and a lifelong passion for visual art.…Hello! I'm Andy Allocco, an artist with an MFA in Visual Development and a track record as a team lead and technical writer for government projects. My training centers on visual storytelling, character and prop design, and layout, helping me translate ideas into engaging visuals. For the past decade I’ve been the primary caregiver for my two daughters, including one with special needs. This experience deepened my empathy, resilience, and adaptability, and allowed me to refine my own artistic practice. I'm now returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective, strong communication skills, and a lifelong passion for visual art.

Andy Allocco

Illustrator, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, +2

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Hello! I'm Andy Allocco, an artist with an MFA in Visual Development and a track record as a team lead and technical writer for government projects. My training centers on visual storytelling, character and prop design, and layout, helping me translate ideas into engaging visuals. For the past decade I’ve been the primary caregiver for my two daughters, including one with special needs. This experience deepened my empathy, resilience, and adaptability, and allowed me to refine my own artistic practice. I'm now returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective, strong communication skills, and a lifelong passion for visual art.…Hello! I'm Andy Allocco, an artist with an MFA in Visual Development and a track record as a team lead and technical writer for government projects. My training centers on visual storytelling, character and prop design, and layout, helping me translate ideas into engaging visuals. For the past decade I’ve been the primary caregiver for my two daughters, including one with special needs. This experience deepened my empathy, resilience, and adaptability, and allowed me to refine my own artistic practice. I'm now returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective, strong communication skills, and a lifelong passion for visual art.

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Hello! I’m Andy Allocco, an artist with an MFA in Visual Development and a track record as a team lead and technical writer for government projects. My training centers on visual storytelling, character and prop design, and layout, helping me translate ideas into engaging visuals.

For the past decade I’ve been the primary caregiver for my two daughters, including one with special needs. This experience deepened my empathy, resilience, and adaptability, and allowed me to refine my own artistic practice. I’m now returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective, strong communication skills, and a lifelong passion for visual art.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

At home Dad at Self-employed / At home Dad (San Francisco Bay Area)

September 1, 2015 - Present

Collaborated with partner to provide education, nutrition, and entertainment to two daughters. Cleaned, tidied, and maintained a healthy living environment. Cooked, shopped, and mediated conflict. Maintained structured routines, logistics, and communication with educators.

Team Lead (promoted from Technical Writer) at WOOD Consulting Services

December 1, 2008 - July 1, 2014

Managed client relationships with high-profile FAA stakeholders; coordinated, negotiated, and delivered guidance documents under tight timelines. Led a team of writers, reviewed work, mentored individuals, and upheld quality control. Interviewed candidates and participated in personnel decisions, honing recruitment and coaching skills.