I'm Philippe Gouamba, a recent graduate from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, passionate about graphic illustration, character design, background design, and comics. I seek opportunities to contribute to creative teams and bring stories to life through bold visuals and thoughtful composition. I'm open to relocation and eager to collaborate with writers and artists to craft engaging worlds. See my portfolio at gouambas.wixsite.com/portfolio and contact me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Philippe Gouamba

I'm Philippe Gouamba, a recent graduate from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, passionate about graphic illustration, character design, background design, and comics. I seek opportunities to contribute to creative teams and bring stories to life through bold visuals and thoughtful composition. I'm open to relocation and eager to collaborate with writers and artists to craft engaging worlds. See my portfolio at gouambas.wixsite.com/portfolio and contact me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m Philippe Gouamba, a recent graduate from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, passionate about graphic illustration, character design, background design, and comics. I seek opportunities to contribute to creative teams and bring stories to life through bold visuals and thoughtful composition.

I’m open to relocation and eager to collaborate with writers and artists to craft engaging worlds. See my portfolio at gouambas.wixsite.com/portfolio and contact me at Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Work Experience

Receptionist at Blackstone
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responded to email correspondence, welcomed guests, informed professionals when their guests arrived, reserved spaces for meetings, and opened/closed floors for the day. Provided support to a supplementary team, including article writing, conducting interviews, light page layout assignments, arranging meetings, and planning events.
Temporary Receptionist at Blackstone
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Responded to email correspondence, welcomed guests, informed professionals when their guests arrived, reserved spaces for meetings, and opened and closed floors for the day. Worked as part of a temporary role providing general reception duties and support to additional tasks such as article writing, interviews, light page layout, meetings, and events.
Gallery Assistant at Gelender Gallery
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Digital Gallery Assistant responsible for scouting artists, negotiating contracts, uploading artwork to the website, maintaining the site, and assisting the head of the gallery. Maintained contact with artists and galleries through email, phone, Zoom, and in-person meetings and negotiations.
Gallery Attendant at David Zwirner
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Monitored artwork and guests, answered questions about artworks, and provided short tours of exhibitions upon request.
Gallery Attendant at Rutgers University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Welcomed guests, answered questions, kept the gallery space clean, and assisted artists with installing and removing artwork.
Work Study Student at Rutgers University - Mason Gross Sculpture Building
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Maintained both the woodshop and the metal shop and kept public studio spaces clean for students to use.
Work Study Student at Rutgers University Housing Department - Cook/Douglass Campus
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Compiled data in Microsoft Excel as well as manual tasks around the office.

Education

BFA in Visual Arts at Rutgers University
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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