I'm an illustrator with more than 5 years of experience in the publishing world and 9 years in the artistic field. I have a flexible art style, capable of adapting to the references or concepts described. I have carried out personal projects as well as educational and commercial projects for clients, publishing books with LOM Ediciones, a Chilean publishing house, and self-publishing my own work. I'm a highly service‑oriented person, not afraid to take on any task to get projects off the ground. I'm a strategist when it comes to proposing solutions, though I prefer secondary tasks, I'm not afraid to take the lead if it helps the team to complete assignments or maintain a good working relationship and environment.

Marlene Acevedo Saez

I'm an illustrator with more than 5 years of experience in the publishing world and 9 years in the artistic field. I have a flexible art style, capable of adapting to the references or concepts described. I have carried out personal projects as well as educational and commercial projects for clients, publishing books with LOM Ediciones, a Chilean publishing house, and self-publishing my own work. I'm a highly service‑oriented person, not afraid to take on any task to get projects off the ground. I'm a strategist when it comes to proposing solutions, though I prefer secondary tasks, I'm not afraid to take the lead if it helps the team to complete assignments or maintain a good working relationship and environment.

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I’m an illustrator with more than 5 years of experience in the publishing world and 9 years in the artistic field. I have a flexible art style, capable of adapting to the references or concepts described. I have carried out personal projects as well as educational and commercial projects for clients, publishing books with LOM Ediciones, a Chilean publishing house, and self-publishing my own work. I’m a highly service‑oriented person, not afraid to take on any task to get projects off the ground. I’m a strategist when it comes to proposing solutions, though I prefer secondary tasks, I’m not afraid to take the lead if it helps the team to complete assignments or maintain a good working relationship and environment.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Worker at Happyland (Comterra S.A.)
December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Cashier operations, birthday assistance and entertainment, customer service, etc.
Venue Assistant at Happyland (Comterra S.A.)
March 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Opening and closing the cash register, counting inventory, HR management and employment, managing birthdays, etc.
Trainee Illustrator at LOM Ediciones
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Creation of illustrations for books, graphics for advertising, etc.
Professional Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Attending conventions to sell products and services produced by me, managing accounting and inventory, creating illustrations for individuals and small businesses, producing packaging and printing paper and fabric products, etc.
Workshop Instructor, Kamishibai at DUOC UC Sede Plaza Norte
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Class production and tutoring focused on the art of kamishibai. Teaching topics related to its production, culminating in the development of a page using the reinterpreted poem from Gabriela Mistral, “Caperucita Roja”.
Freelance Editorial Illustrator at LOM Ediciones
January 1, 2020 - Present
Illustration production, creative direction, etc. Contracts per project.
Teacher and co-founder at La Pájara Verde
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managing a virtual school that offers workshops related to drawing, teaching anatomical drawing classes, portfolio reviews, character design, etc.
Cashier y graphic designer at Marbentom Spa
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Cashier duties, advertising design such as print designs for fabric patterns, etc.
Workshop Instructor at Ilustre Municipalidad de San Miguel
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Conducting art classes focused on drawing for children aged 7 to 17.
Cashier / Customer Service at Happyland / Comterra S.A.
December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Cashier operations, birthday assistance and entertainment, customer service, etc.
Venue Assistant at Happyland / Comerra S.A.
March 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Opening and closing the cash register, counting inventory, HR management and employment, managing birthdays, etc.
Workshop Instructor at Kamishibai, DUOC UC Sede Plaza Norte
October 1, 2020 - Present
Classroom instruction focused on the art of kamishibai; teaching topics related to its production; culminating in the development of a page using the interpreted poem from Gabriela Mistral, 'Capítulo Rojo' (Caparita Roja).
Editorial Illustrator at LOM Ediciones (Contracts per project)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Illustration production, creative direction, etc. Featured books: 'El robo del niño', 'A otro lado del río / Nom et le w fümew', 'Juan Trapi y el misterio en el huerto'.
Teacher and Co-founder at La Pajara Verde
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managing a virtual school that offers workshops related to drawing, teaching anatomical drawing classes, portfolio reviews, character design, etc.
Cashier / Graphic Designer at Marbento SpA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cashier duties and advertising design such as print designs for fabric patterns, etc.
Workshop Instructor at Ilustración Municipalidad de San Miguel
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Conducting art classes focused on drawing for children aged 7 to 17.

Education

Intermediate Technician on Management at Colegio Polivalente Paul Harris School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Associate degree on Illustration at DUOC UC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Diploma on Editorial Illustration at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Emprendamos Básico Cuidadoras at FOSIS - GOBIERNO DE CHILE
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Marketing of Cultural Products Course at Asociación de Municipalidades Ciudad Sur
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Técnico Intermedio en Gestión at Colegio Polivalente Paul Harris School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Associate Degree in Illustration at DUOC UC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Editorial Illustration at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Programa Emprendamos Básico Cuidadores at FOSIS - Gobierno de Chile
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Curso de Marketing de Productos Culturales at Asociación de Municipalidades Ciudad Sur
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Emprendamos Básico Cuidadoras
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Marketing of Cultural Products Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Diploma on Editorial Illustration
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Editorial Illustration
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Programa Emprendamos Básico Cuidadores
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services