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Hello, my name is Dez. It is very nice to meet you. I’m a multifaceted artist and creator based in the suburbs of Chicago—always looking for the next challenge and unafraid to be myself. I bring 6 years of customer service experience, a year of business marketing experience, and licensure in K-12 teaching. I’m fluent with social media platforms, numerous artistic mediums, and I’m a confident public speaker.…Hello, my name is Dez. It is very nice to meet you. I’m a multifaceted artist and creator based in the suburbs of Chicago—always looking for the next challenge and unafraid to be myself. I bring 6 years of customer service experience, a year of business marketing experience, and licensure in K-12 teaching. I’m fluent with social media platforms, numerous artistic mediums, and I’m a confident public speaker.

Dez E. Mota

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hello, my name is Dez. It is very nice to meet you. I’m a multifaceted artist and creator based in the suburbs of Chicago—always looking for the next challenge and unafraid to be myself. I bring 6 years of customer service experience, a year of business marketing experience, and licensure in K-12 teaching. I’m fluent with social media platforms, numerous artistic mediums, and I’m a confident public speaker.…Hello, my name is Dez. It is very nice to meet you. I’m a multifaceted artist and creator based in the suburbs of Chicago—always looking for the next challenge and unafraid to be myself. I bring 6 years of customer service experience, a year of business marketing experience, and licensure in K-12 teaching. I’m fluent with social media platforms, numerous artistic mediums, and I’m a confident public speaker.

Available to hire

Hello, my name is Dez. It is very nice to meet you. I’m a multifaceted artist and creator based in the suburbs of Chicago—always looking for the next challenge and unafraid to be myself.

I bring 6 years of customer service experience, a year of business marketing experience, and licensure in K-12 teaching. I’m fluent with social media platforms, numerous artistic mediums, and I’m a confident public speaker.

Skills

Illustration

Social Media Design

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Social Media Design

Expert

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Work Experience

Student Teaching (Field Experience) at Blackwell Elementary School

January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Student teaching at Blackwell Elementary School in Schaumburg, Illinois as part of field experience.

Server and Bartender (also managed social media platforms) at Destino Ristorante (fine dining restaurant)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Provided fine-dining service and bartending support in Gurnee, Illinois. Managed three of the restaurant’s social media platforms (Instagram: Destino.Ristorante), supporting brand presence and customer engagement.

Classroom Observation and Volunteering at Amundsen High School

August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

100 hours of classroom observation and volunteering at Amundsen High School in Chicago, Illinois.

Classroom Observation and Volunteering at Vaughn Occupational High School

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Observed and volunteered at Vaughn Occupational High School in Chicago, Illinois. Observed special education instruction focused on independence and development; noted effective socioemotional strategies and content retention through quizzes.

Classroom Observation at Vaughn Occupational High School

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

20 hours in a 9th and 12th grade classroom. Observed a special education teacher lead activities related to independence and development; observed instruction that supported understanding and later demonstrated retention via quizzes. Noted strong socioemotional skills supporting focus and a positive learning environment.

Server at Enterrium

June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Provided dining service in a family environment, interacting positively with all ages and supporting a welcoming guest experience.

Server at Three Margaritas

February 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Provided dining service in a family environment and interacted positively with all ages.

Textile Design Assistant at Dhotz Company

August 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019

Researched historical changes in textiles for use in building the company’s site about clothing templates.