Hi, I'm Sesaleigh A. Whitaker, a visual artist with hands-on experience in illustration, social media marketing, and graphic design. My training in the Visual Arts program and hands-on project work have equipped me with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. I've contributed to classroom and community programs, managed library and youth activities, and produced digital ads and presentations using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Canva, and PowerPoint. I'm excited to bring my design sensibility and communication skills to a progressive organization that values creativity and collaboration.

Sesaleigh A. Whitaker

Hi, I'm Sesaleigh A. Whitaker, a visual artist with hands-on experience in illustration, social media marketing, and graphic design. My training in the Visual Arts program and hands-on project work have equipped me with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. I've contributed to classroom and community programs, managed library and youth activities, and produced digital ads and presentations using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Canva, and PowerPoint. I'm excited to bring my design sensibility and communication skills to a progressive organization that values creativity and collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Sesaleigh A. Whitaker, a visual artist with hands-on experience in illustration, social media marketing, and graphic design. My training in the Visual Arts program and hands-on project work have equipped me with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative mindset.

I’ve contributed to classroom and community programs, managed library and youth activities, and produced digital ads and presentations using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Canva, and PowerPoint. I’m excited to bring my design sensibility and communication skills to a progressive organization that values creativity and collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Special Education Teaching Assistant at Pond Gap Elementary
March 1, 2025 - Present
Provided direct one-on-one support to a student, collected data on progress, monitored behavior, adapted classroom materials, and communicated with supported staff, therapists, and parents to ensure organized care and instruction.
Circulation Desk Assistant at Pellissippi State Community College
December 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Staffed the Circulation Desk to assist students with loans and questions; retrieved books from stacks, scanned material barcodes, de-magnetized/magnetized library books, shelf-read materials, and used the Alma system and LibInsight for data entry.
Youth Counselor at City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation
May 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Acted as the lead on daily work environment with limited supervision, supervised youth, provided leadership in group sports, games, and art activities; tracked attendance; organized arts and crafts; collaborated with staff, supervisors, and parents to ensure policy compliance.
Health Facility Intern at Victory Health Center
August 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated with patients in person and by phone; addressed patient concerns; demonstrated exercises ordered by physicians; scheduled appointments; assisted with community health fairs and organized confidential records.
Customer Service at Olive Garden Restaurant
November 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Greeted and served customers in a fast-paced environment; used electronic tools to manage tasks; calculated customer tabs; collaborated with management to ensure policy adherence.
Intern at City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation
July 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Participated in group personal development meetings; completed service projects; supported leadership in field activities and events; contributed to team planning and execution.
Youth Counselor (Seasonal Summers) at City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation
July 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Engaged participants in sports and arts activities; served as the point of contact for off-site events; helped ensure guidelines and policies were met; built relationships across diverse groups.

Education

BS in Visual Arts (Honors Program) at Middle Tennessee State University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2022
AS (Dean’s List) at Pellissippi State Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government