Ian Bova

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer at UpStitch
September 1, 2024 - Present
Organized and categorized fabric, thread, and material donations for optimized storage and accessibility. Evaluated fabric quality for costume design, ensuring high-standard material selection. Developed leadership and collaboration skills through teamwork in a cooperative learning environment.
Graphic Design Intern at RISSE
December 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Designed promotional flyers and graphics for community events, improving outreach engagement. Collaborated with team members to brainstorm and implement creative visual solutions. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met with high-quality results.
Gallery Assistant at Opalka Gallery
February 1, 2023 - Present
Maintained gallery lighting, temperature, and humidity to preserve artwork conditions. Assisted in organizing gallery events, improving visitor engagement and experience. Provided support for daily operations, enhancing the gallery's welcoming atmosphere.
Volunteer at UpStitch
December 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Organized and categorized fabric, thread, and material donations for optimized storage and accessibility; evaluated fabric quality for costume design; developed leadership and collaboration skills through teamwork in a cooperative learning environment.
Graphic Design Intern at RISSE
December 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Designed promotional flyers and graphics for community events, improving outreach engagement; collaborated with team members to brainstorm and implement creative visual solutions; managed multiple design projects to meet deadlines with high-quality results.
Gallery Assistant at Opalka Gallery
February 1, 2023 - Present
Maintained gallery lighting, temperature, and humidity to preserve artwork conditions; assisted in organizing gallery events, improving visitor engagement and experience; provided support for daily operations, enhancing the gallery’s welcoming atmosphere.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic + Media Design at Russell Sage College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Associate of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Clinton Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Digital Art & Design Certificate at CV-TEC Career & Technical School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019
Bachelors of Fine Arts at Russell Sage College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Associates at Clinton Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Digital Art & Design Certificate at CV-TEC Career & Technical School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Gural Endowed Scholarship
October 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Federal Pell Grant
September 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Lead the Way Scholarship
September 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
SkillsUSA Gold Medal - 3D Visualization & Animation (State Championship)
April 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025
Gural Endowed Scholarship
October 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Federal Pell Grant
September 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
Lead the Way Scholarship
September 1, 2024 - September 20, 2025
SkillsUSA Gold Medal
April 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
3D Visualization & Animation - SkillsUSA State Championship
April 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education