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I am an arts, education, and sales professional with over 10 years of experience thriving in collaborative environments. I excel at organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high productivity across diverse teams. I specialize in analogue animation and illustration techniques, bringing a tactile, artistic perspective to each project. I value self-expression, collaboration, and exploring visual storytelling through hands-on processes.…I am an arts, education, and sales professional with over 10 years of experience thriving in collaborative environments. I excel at organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high productivity across diverse teams. I specialize in analogue animation and illustration techniques, bringing a tactile, artistic perspective to each project. I value self-expression, collaboration, and exploring visual storytelling through hands-on processes.

Sarah Hawkins

Animator, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +3

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I am an arts, education, and sales professional with over 10 years of experience thriving in collaborative environments. I excel at organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high productivity across diverse teams. I specialize in analogue animation and illustration techniques, bringing a tactile, artistic perspective to each project. I value self-expression, collaboration, and exploring visual storytelling through hands-on processes.…I am an arts, education, and sales professional with over 10 years of experience thriving in collaborative environments. I excel at organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high productivity across diverse teams. I specialize in analogue animation and illustration techniques, bringing a tactile, artistic perspective to each project. I value self-expression, collaboration, and exploring visual storytelling through hands-on processes.

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I am an arts, education, and sales professional with over 10 years of experience thriving in collaborative environments. I excel at organizing projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high productivity across diverse teams.

I specialize in analogue animation and illustration techniques, bringing a tactile, artistic perspective to each project. I value self-expression, collaboration, and exploring visual storytelling through hands-on processes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

Teaching Artist at California Institute of the Arts

January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026

Designed and taught the class “Drawing the Unconscious”, integrating analytic psychology with fine art, screening experimental animations, and guiding students through workshops and discussions to promote self-expression and collaboration.

Teacher’s Assistant, Studio Monitor at California Institute of the Arts

January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Collaborated with faculty to align curricula with institutional goals, engaged students, and maintained a positive classroom environment. Assisted faculty with materials and technical tasks to support lesson flows; maintained computer labs and animation equipment and followed safety protocols.

Art Teacher at Danville Museum of Fine Art and History

May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Designed engaging art lessons around illustration for a diverse student group, facilitated hands-on projects using multiple media, and organized museum art exhibits to celebrate student creativity.

Freelance Artist and Vendor at Hybrid

January 1, 2018 - Present

Produced original artwork for diverse projects and exhibitions; engaged clients to understand artistic vision and preferences; vended at LA Zine Fest, conferences, and zine fairs; exhibited at venues including The Kennedy Center (DC) and Lamplighter Cafe (Richmond, VA).

Book Illustrator at Ralph Hawkins (Virtual)

April 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Created illustrations for publications and articles; adapted artwork based on client feedback and project specifications.

Teaching Artist at Art 180

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Taught an augmented reality course for high school students alongside co-teaching artist, Cate Duckwall; designed art lessons, mentored young artists, provided tailored guidance and constructive feedback to develop their artistic skills. Organized exhibitions showcasing student artwork to foster community engagement.

Assistant Animation Teacher at VCU PreCollege Summer Intensive

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Supervised group activities and discussions, maintained a positive and orderly classroom environment, and assisted professor in having an efficient teaching workflow. Guided students throughout the city of Richmond safely throughout the day.

Waitress/ Hostess at Me’s Burgers and Brews

June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Delivered friendly service to customers, took accurate food and drink orders, handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently, and assisted in both opening and closing the restaurant.

Nanny at Bambino, Richmond, VA

May 30, 2021 - July 30, 2024

Cared for up to four children ranging from ages 6 months to 12 years. Cooked nutritious meals, provided safe transportation, participated in imaginative play, helped with normal daily routines, and assisted in schoolwork.