I am an illustrator and visual storyteller with a strong foundation in visual development and narrative design. I enjoy creating compelling characters and immersive environments through concept and sequential art, and I love translating narrative structure into graphic novels, comics, and animation using both traditional and digital mediums. With a BFA in Comics and Illustration, I am eager to contribute to a collaborative team, bringing creative vision and organizational skills to every project.…

Jordan Kessler

I am an illustrator and visual storyteller with a strong foundation in visual development and narrative design. I enjoy creating compelling characters and immersive environments through concept and sequential art, and I love translating narrative structure into graphic novels, comics, and animation using both traditional and digital mediums. With a BFA in Comics and Illustration, I am eager to contribute to a collaborative team, bringing creative vision and organizational skills to every project.…

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I am an illustrator and visual storyteller with a strong foundation in visual development and narrative design. I enjoy creating compelling characters and immersive environments through concept and sequential art, and I love translating narrative structure into graphic novels, comics, and animation using both traditional and digital mediums.

With a BFA in Comics and Illustration, I am eager to contribute to a collaborative team, bringing creative vision and organizational skills to every project.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate at The Home Depot
August 31, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Provided customer service assistance including product selection, transactions, shipping, and handling inquiries in a retail environment.
Host / Server at BTS Dessert Restaurant
August 31, 2022 - August 30, 2025
Handled customer service duties in a high-paced environment including phone orders and reservations. Collaborated on dessert presentations and front-of-house aesthetics.
Sales Associate at The Home Depot
August 31, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Delivered excellent customer service assisting with product selection, transactions, shipping, and inquiries at The Home Depot in New York. Supported customers in a retail environment, handling various needs efficiently during the Summer of 2024.
Host / Server at BTS Dessert Restaurant
August 31, 2022 - August 30, 2025
Managed customer service in a high-paced restaurant environment including hosting, serving, taking phone orders and reservations. Collaborated on dessert presentation and front-of-house aesthetics during Summer 2022 in Savannah, GA.
Volunteer at Wayne Public Library, Wayne, NJ
August 1, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Organized collections of books, publications, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials. Assisted patrons in locating requested materials to ensure a helpful and accessible library environment.
Member and Contributor at The Lantern Jornal, Wayne Hills High School Publication
August 1, 2019 - August 30, 2025
Contributed monthly illustrations, writings, and photography for the high school publication, enhancing visual storytelling and supporting editorial content.

Education

BFA in Comics and Illustration at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Summer Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Summer Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Summer and Fall Pre-College Programs at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Summer Program (2D Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Animation using Maya, Composition & Layout Work) at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
BFA in Comics and Illustration at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Summer Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Summer Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Summer and Fall Pre-College Programs at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
2D Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Animation using Maya, Composition & Layout Work at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
High School Diploma at Wayne Hills High School, Wayne, NJ
August 1, 2020 - August 30, 2025
Pre-College Coursework (3 college credits) at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Residential Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Residential Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Summer Residential Animation Program (3 college credits) at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Residential Summer Program at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Summer Pre-College Program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2019
Fine Arts Foundations at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Pre-College Program at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Pre-College Program at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
BFA in Comics and Illustration at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Non-Profit Organization

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Experience Level