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Hello! My name is Elliott - I am a versatile professional illustrator with experience in character design, logo/t-shirt design, kidlit and middlegrade illustration, as well as retail management, art gallery curation, sales, and art education.
I love creating diverse characters and stories, and my portfolio shows this through my broad range of people, animals, and a variety of colorful palettes and backgrounds. My diverse background allows me to adapt and thrive in creative and customer-focused roles.
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Work Experience
Key-Holder at The Paint Chip
June 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025Responsible for opening, closing, and supervising the art supply/custom framing shop. Managed money handling with final count-outs after hours, bookkeeping, and organization of receipts. Assisted customers with custom framing, choosing from hundreds of frames, mats, and glass options. Trained new employees on register operation, store upkeep, scheduling, and framing construction. Provided gallery assistance including monitoring original artists' work, installation, and preparation for gallery shows. Handled inventory management, frame shop supervision, and customer correspondence by phone.
Garden & Plant Specialist at Ace Hardware
March 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025Maintained, pruned, and watered over 500 plants both indoors and outdoors. Utilized power tools and equipment to maintain store standards including chainsaw and pallet jack. Performed routine inventory counts and built displays for seasonal merchandise. Assisted customers in finding correct products for gardening and irrigation needs.
Internship Advisor at Montserrat College of Art
September 1, 2021 - PresentAided illustration juniors and seniors in critiques to help solidify their portfolios for the art world. Worked with students to edit websites and resumes aligned with desired future job roles. Helped add projects to portfolios with guided critique and advice to bring work to professional and marketable levels. Managed appointments, email correspondence, weekly check-ins, and deadlines while reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic & Career Services.
Sales Specialist at The Apple Store
August 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025Worked directly with customers to select or set up new devices based on needs. Activated phones and troubleshot Apple devices. Provided exemplary customer service including troubleshooting with primary carriers when necessary. Managed lines, appointments, and check-ins, delegating team members and assigning roles. Taught digital art and basics of the Procreate application on iPadOS to customers.
Shift Supervisor at The Castle: A Board Game Restaurant
August 1, 2018 - August 18, 2025Fully trained and recruited new and current employees. Responsible for maintaining and ordering restaurant inventory, barista, and food prep. Opened and closed the restaurant independently as a key holder. Worked with, oversaw, and delegated roles for a team of over 10 employees. Aided in scheduling employee shifts and social media marketing.
Gallery Director at Porter Mill Studios
October 1, 2016 - August 18, 2025Managed arts gallery curation, installation/hanging, lighting, upkeep, maintenance, and storage. Communicated regularly with over 50 artists via email and appointments. Scheduled events, receptions, art viewings, open houses, and alumni shows. Handled social media platforms independently. Created logos, banners, flyers, and postcard designs for various events. Managed inventory and supply ordering.
ExperienceKey-Holder at The Paint Chip
June 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025Opened and closed the art supply and custom framing shop; supervised daily operations, processed cash handling and bookkeeping, and organized receipts. Assisted customers with custom framing selections from hundreds of frames, mats, and glass options. Trained new staff on register use, store upkeep, scheduling, and framing construction. Provided gallery assistance, monitored artists' work, and prepared installations. Managed inventory, supervised the frame shop, and handled customer correspondence by phone.
Garden & Plant Specialist at Ace Hardware
March 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Maintained 500+ plants indoors and outdoors, including pruning and watering; used power tools (chainsaw, pallet jack) to uphold store standards. Performed routine inventory counts and built seasonal displays. Assisted customers in selecting gardening and irrigation products.
Internship Advisor at Montserrat College of Art
September 1, 2021 - PresentAided illustration juniors and seniors in critique to solidify portfolios; helped edit websites and resumes for desired future roles; guided portfolio development by selecting projects for the semester; managed appointments, email correspondence, weekly check-ins, and deadlines while reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic & Career Services.
Sales Specialist at The Apple Store
August 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Worked directly with customers to select or set up devices; activated phones and troubleshooted devices. Provided exemplary customer service, troubleshooting through primary carriers if necessary. Managed lines, appointments, and check-ins; delegated roles to team members. Taught digital art and Procreate basics to customers on iPadOS.
Shift Supervisor at The Castle: A Board Game Restaurant
August 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Fully trained and recruited new and current employees; managed inventory, barista & food prep; opened and closed the restaurant independently (key holder). Oversaw and delegated roles for a team of 10+ employees. Assisted in scheduling shifts and supporting social media marketing.
Gallery Director at Porter Mill Studios
October 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Managed arts gallery curation, installation/hanging, lighting, upkeep, maintenance, and storage. Communicated with 50+ artists regularly via email and appointments. Scheduled events, receptions, art viewings, open houses, and alumni shows. Handled social media platforms and inventory/supply ordering; created logos/banners/flyers/postcard designs for events.
Key Holder at The Paint Chip
June 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025Opened, closed, and supervised the art supply and custom framing shop; handled money with after-hours close-out, bookkeeping, and receipt organization; assisted customers with custom framing from hundreds of frames, mats, and glass options; trained new employees on register, store upkeep, scheduling, and framing construction; assisted with gallery installations and artist prep; managed inventory and customer communications by phone.
Garden & Plant Specialist at Ace Hardware
March 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Maintained 500+ indoor/outdoor plants; used power tools to maintain store standards (chainsaw, pallet jack); performed inventory counts and built seasonal displays; assisted customers with gardening and irrigation needs.
Internship Advisor at Montserrat College of Art
September 1, 2021 - PresentAided illustration juniors/seniors in critique to solidify their portfolios for the art world; helped edit students' websites and resumes for desired future jobs; guided portfolio development by selecting a project for the semester; managed appointments, email correspondence, weekly check-ins, and deadlines while reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic & Career Services.
Sales Specialist at The Apple Store
August 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Worked directly with customers to select or set up devices based on needs; activated phones and troubleshooted devices; provided exemplary customer service and troubleshooting with primary carriers when necessary; managed lines, appointments, and check-ins; delegated tasks and roles to team members; taught digital art and Procreate basics on iPadOS to customers.
Shift Supervisor at The Castle: A Board Game Restaurant
August 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Fully trained and recruited new and current employees; maintained and ordered restaurant inventory, barista and food prep; opened and closed the restaurant independently as a key holder; oversaw, delegated roles for a team of 10+ employees; aided in scheduling shifts and social media marketing.
Gallery Director at Porter Mill Studios
October 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Managed arts gallery curation, installation/hanging, lighting, upkeep, maintenance, storage; regularly communicated with 50+ artists via email and appointments; scheduled events, receptions, art viewings, open houses, and alumni shows; independently managed social media; created logos, banners, flyers, and postcards for various events; inventory and supply ordering.
Education
BFA in Illustration at Montserrat College of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Wachusett Regional High School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011BFA in Illustration at Montserrat College of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Wachusett Regional High School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011BFA in Illustration at Montserrat College of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015High School Diploma at Wachusett Regional High School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other, Professional Services
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