an saic art and tech/unsw interaction design alumni exploring freelance…

Abby Sullivan

an saic art and tech/unsw interaction design alumni exploring freelance…

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an saic art and tech/unsw interaction design alumni exploring freelance

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Revenant Short Film
February 1, 2026 - Present
Graphic design support for a short film project.
Head Graphics/Merchandise Designer at Columbia Chicago Thesis Plays - Star-scream and Between Life and Death
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Lead graphics and merchandise design for thesis plays.
Bartender/Events at Union League Club of Chicago
August 1, 2025 - Present
Bartender and events coordination for a private club; responsibilities include guest service, event setup, and coordination across multiple departments.
Presenting Undergraduate Artist at SAIC’s BFA Show
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Participation as presenting undergraduate artist for the BFA show.
Panelist at Girls Who Code Panel for University of Minnesota
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Highlighted UI/UX panelist contribution.
Web Designer and Graphic Designer at Sam Love Artist Branding Overhaul
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Web and graphic design for brand overhaul and identity.
Presenting Artist at Art and Tech Studies Maclean Show
May 1, 2024 - Present
Presenting artist for Maclean Show.
Graphic Designer at Headsick
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
EP design for Through My Teeth (Headsick) project.
Barista/Budtender at Chi’tiva
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Barista and budtender duties including customer service and product knowledge.
Presenter at PolyPlay 2024
February 1, 2024 - Present
Presenting at PolyPlay 2024 event.
Graphic Designer/Printer at The Chicago Nighthawk
October 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Graphic design and printing work for publication.
Graphic Designer at Audio Awareness
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Graphic design work for branding and marketing materials.
Barista/Crew Member/Trainer at Lea French Cafe
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Barista, crew member, and trainer, responsible for daily hospitality, beverage preparation, and team training.
Presenting Artist at ArtBash and LateBash 2022
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Presenting artist in multi-media works.
Product Designer/Graphic Designer at Product Ideation for Entrepreneurs
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Product and graphic design for entrepreneurial ideation projects.
Seasonal FOH Worker/Special Projects at Veronica’s Sweetcakes
July 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Front-of-house support and involvement in special projects and events.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Published Books “Max Imagines” and “The Farmer’s Promise”
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Illustration and graphic design for published books.
3D Artist at South Shore Art Center
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
3D artwork creation for Art Stars program
3D Artist at South Shore Art Center Art Stars
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
3D artwork for Art Stars program.
Painter at Elephant Fountain
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Cover painting; painting and art fabrication
Painter at Elephant Fountain Cover Painting
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Oil/acrylic painting for public artwork project.
Assistant Fencing Teacher at Scituate Recreation Department
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Assistant fencing instructor supporting youth programs and event coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Term Exchange at University of New South Wales Sydney
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Scituate High School
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Pratt PreCollege at Pratt PreCollege
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Snow Farm Craft Summit at Snow Farm Craft Summit
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Invitational Workshop at Snow Farm Craft Summit
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail
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