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I am an experienced and versatile designer and illustrator with expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I have an especially strong background in print media, having worked as an Art Director for several newspapers, a book designer for dozens of independent authors, a technical illustrator for upper-level humanities textbooks, and an illustrator for dozens of children’s books. I am also a writer and published author myself, with superb communication skills and a sharp eye for detail.
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Language
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Work Experience
Freelance illustrator at Self-employed
November 1, 2020 - PresentIllustrate, edit, design, and produce children's books and other projects for private clients
Art and SDesign Teacher at Fusion Academy
February 29, 2016 - February 29, 2020Taught art, design, sculpture, and art history to middle and high school students at a private school
Book Designer at Amazon On-Demand Publishing
May 31, 2011 - August 31, 2015Designed covers and interiors for self-published authors
Education
Masters in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies
May 20, 2009Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
May 20, 1990Master of Arts at California Institute of Integral Studies
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Illinois
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025High School Diploma at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Presidential Scholarship at Drake University
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Academy Program, Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025High School Diploma (Academy Program, Creative and Performing Arts Program) at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integrative Studies, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025BFA in Graphic Design at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Undergraduate Studies (GPA 3.8/4); Presidential Scholarship; Presidential Academic Recognition at DRAKE UNIVERSITY, Des Moines, IA
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Academy Program, Creative and Performing Arts Program; High School Diploma at AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL, Rockford, IL
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025BFA in Graphic Design at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Undergraduate studies at Drake University
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Academy Program, Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Master of Arts in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025Undergraduate Coursework at Drake University
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025Master of Arts in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at University of Illinois
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Undergraduate Studies at Drake University
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026High School Diploma at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026BFA in Graphic Design at University of Illinois
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Academy Program, Creative and Performing Arts Program at Auburn High School
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026Qualifications
Freelance Illustrator
August 18, 2024• Create storyboards, sketches, and imagery suggestions for children's books
• Render style-appropriate illustrations for interior and cover
• Provide peripheral creative services including writing, editing, layout, cover design, and self-publishing consultation
Art & Design Teacher
August 18, 2021• Taught Studio Art, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, and Form & Space in one-to-one setting
• Printed, framed, and displayed student images throughout the school and coordinated expositions
• Served as substitute teacher for humanities subjects including English, History, and Yoga
Book Designer, Amazon On-Demand Publishing
August 18, 2015• Designed book covers and interiors for self-published authors
Presidential Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Presidential Academic Recognition
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025National Honors Society
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025Presidential Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Presidential Academic Recognition
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Dean's List
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Honor Roll
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Presidential Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Presidential Academic Recognition
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Scholastic Art Gold Key Award
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization
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