Hi, I’m Cairo A. Morada, an illustration major at Herron School of Art and Design. I bring experience in storyboarding, youth art education, and collaborating with creative teams. I’m creative in problem-solving, can stay calm under pressure, and excel at organizing projects and keeping client experiences front and center. My goal is to blend traditional drawing with digital tools to tell engaging stories. I enjoy developing curricula and artwork that empower young people, and I thrive in team settings where ideas evolve into compelling visuals.

Cairo A. Morada

Hi, I’m Cairo A. Morada, an illustration major at Herron School of Art and Design. I bring experience in storyboarding, youth art education, and collaborating with creative teams. I’m creative in problem-solving, can stay calm under pressure, and excel at organizing projects and keeping client experiences front and center. My goal is to blend traditional drawing with digital tools to tell engaging stories. I enjoy developing curricula and artwork that empower young people, and I thrive in team settings where ideas evolve into compelling visuals.

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Hi, I’m Cairo A. Morada, an illustration major at Herron School of Art and Design. I bring experience in storyboarding, youth art education, and collaborating with creative teams. I’m creative in problem-solving, can stay calm under pressure, and excel at organizing projects and keeping client experiences front and center.

My goal is to blend traditional drawing with digital tools to tell engaging stories. I enjoy developing curricula and artwork that empower young people, and I thrive in team settings where ideas evolve into compelling visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Youth Outreach Program Coordinator at Techserv
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and implemented youth outreach programs and instructional materials; supervised fifteen employees and 300 youth clients; coordinated scheduling with clients and third-party vendors; created and maintained a well-rounded learning environment and designed lesson plans.
Visual Communication Intern at Techserv
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Paid internship assisting with the development and implementation of youth programs; Coordinated scheduling with clients and third-party vendors; Worked with the animation team to create educational programming through character design and development.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managed all aspects of business, including marketing and client relations; Participation in local visual art and performance art shows; Translating client character descriptions into dynamic posing and color schemes; Completed commissions for private clients worldwide.
Volunteer Art Teacher at Eastern Star Church (Volunteer)
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Educate Kindergarten through 5th-grade youth on artistic techniques, history, and mediums; Design and implement an art curriculum for three 45-minute classes a day, two days a week, with approximately 15 students per class; Educate students in media including watercolor, charcoal, paper mache, and clay.
Actor and Production Crew Member at Buck Creek Players
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Buck Creek Players' production of The Vultures in Indianapolis; Perform in front of a live audience at six performances over two weeks.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Herron School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028
Associate of Fine Arts at Ivy Tech Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization