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I am currently an art student at UNC Charlotte studying Illustration. I also enjoy panting, editing audio and video and making motion graphics. I pay great attention to detail and love to find creative ways to present an idea and tell stories.…

Mariia Manilenko

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Artist, +2

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I am currently an art student at UNC Charlotte studying Illustration. I also enjoy panting, editing audio and video and making motion graphics. I pay great attention to detail and love to find creative ways to present an idea and tell stories.…

Available to hire

I am currently an art student at UNC Charlotte studying Illustration. I also enjoy panting, editing audio and video and making motion graphics. I pay great attention to detail and love to find creative ways to present an idea and tell stories.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Ukrainian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Helper/Teacher/Camp Counselor at Smart Art Education

April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Managed groups of 6 to 16 campers/students; bought supplies; adjusted to different programs and age groups; taught drawing and podcasting; helped with cooking, drawing, craft, and beading programs; used Sketchbook and Audacity.

Sandwich Artist at Subway

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Worked in a team; restocked food items; served customers; cleaned backrooms and storefront area; prepared food.

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer at Church of New Hope

September 1, 2020 - Present

Prepare lessons; manage a classroom with 8 to 12 kids; work with an age group of 9 to 11; offer translation from English to Ukrainian when needed; additionally, assist with graphics and social media.

Humanitarian Aid Worker at Solid Rock Mission

June 1, 2022 - Present

Volunteered in kids’ programs as a craft leader; led group in Russian, Ukrainian, or English, depending on the group; fundraised in preparation for camps before leaving; assisted in creating and executing programs.

Group Leader at Rise Afterschool

August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Art Cart Specialist at UNC Charlotte – School of Art and Architecture

September 1, 2025 - Present

Move and manage inventory; promote student involvement; promote student health through art therapy; plan activities.

GIG: Internology at UNC Charlotte Gig Training Program

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Created marketing material for company; followed brand guide; designed webpages on Webconnex; created flyers and logos using Canva and Adobe Illustrator.