I'm Julian C. Smith, a Detroit-based artist and community facilitator. I bring hands-on experience in art education, illustration, and photography, and I love guiding young artists through creative projects. My work often blends visual storytelling with community impact, whether I'm leading art activities, coordinating exhibitions, or building a portfolio. Beyond art, I've led teams and programs—from a robotics league to youth cadets and small business operations. I thrive in collaborative settings, value curiosity and kindness, and am eager to continue growing my artistic practice while contributing to meaningful missions.

Julian C. Smith

I'm Julian C. Smith, a Detroit-based artist and community facilitator. I bring hands-on experience in art education, illustration, and photography, and I love guiding young artists through creative projects. My work often blends visual storytelling with community impact, whether I'm leading art activities, coordinating exhibitions, or building a portfolio. Beyond art, I've led teams and programs—from a robotics league to youth cadets and small business operations. I thrive in collaborative settings, value curiosity and kindness, and am eager to continue growing my artistic practice while contributing to meaningful missions.

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I’m Julian C. Smith, a Detroit-based artist and community facilitator. I bring hands-on experience in art education, illustration, and photography, and I love guiding young artists through creative projects. My work often blends visual storytelling with community impact, whether I’m leading art activities, coordinating exhibitions, or building a portfolio.

Beyond art, I’ve led teams and programs—from a robotics league to youth cadets and small business operations. I thrive in collaborative settings, value curiosity and kindness, and am eager to continue growing my artistic practice while contributing to meaningful missions.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lawn Tech & CEO at Marvel Lawn Service
January 1, 2021 - June 14, 2023
Scheduled lawn service appointments, performed lawn care services including detailed edging and cutting per customer requests, and conducted snow removal during winter months.
Lead Driver at Detroit Robotics League
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw and guided team projects, performed design calculations, assigned team tasks based on needs, monitored project time, inventoried materials, and provided ongoing project support.
Art Facilitator/Custodian at Detroit Magic Child Development Summer Enrichment Program
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Presented developmentally appropriate art projects and techniques to students, guided creative art activities, introduced various art forms, and cleaned and disinfected assigned areas.
CEO, Marvel Lawn Service / Lawn Tech at Marvel Lawn Service, Lawn Tech
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed lawn service scheduling, performed lawn care services, executed customer-requested edging and cutting, and handled winter snow removal.
Lead Driver at Detroit Robotics League
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Oversee and guide team projects, perform design calculations, allocate tasks based on needs, monitor time, manage inventory, and provide project support.
Art Facilitator / Custodian at Detroit Magic Child Development Summer Enrichment Program
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Presented developmentally appropriate art projects, introduced various art techniques and forms, guided students through creative art activities, and maintained cleanliness of assigned areas.
CEO/Lawn Technician at Marvel Lawn Service, Lawn Tech & CEO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Schedule lawn service appointments; perform lawn care services; provide detailed edging and cutting based on customer requests; snow removal during winter months.
Lead Driver at Detroit Robotics League
December 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Oversee and guide projects of the team; perform design calculations; provide team assignments based on needs; monitor time; inventory materials; provide support throughout the project.
Art Facilitator/Custodian at Detroit Magic Child Development Summer Enrichment Program
January 1, 2021 - Present
Presented developmentally appropriate art projects to students; introduced various art techniques and forms; guided students through creative art activities; cleaned and disinfected assigned areas.
CEO & Lawn Technician at Marvel Lawn Service, Lawn Tech
January 1, 2021 - Present
Schedule lawn service appointments; perform lawn care services; provide detailed edging and cutting based on customers' requests; snow removal during winter months.
Lead Driver at Detroit Robotics League
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Oversee and guide projects of the team; perform design calculations; provide team assignments based on needs; monitor time; inventory materials; provide support throughout the project.
Art Facilitator/Custodian at Detroit Magic Child Development Summer Enrichment Program
January 1, 2021 - Present
Presented developmentally appropriate art projects; introduced various art techniques and forms; guided students through creative art activities; cleaned and disinfected assigned areas.
Supervisor at Detroit Junior Police Cadets
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supervised cadets through developmentally appropriate math and English problems; supervised field trips and classroom activities, ensuring safety and proper behavior; monitored cadets interactions and facilitated collaboration to promote teamwork; managed and maintained the main activity room and documented daily activities, incidents, and student progress, reporting to the supervisor.
CEO at Marvel Lawn Service / Lawn Tech
January 1, 2021 - Present
Schedule lawn service appointments; perform lawn care services; provide detailed edging and cutting based on customer requests; snow removal during winter months.
Lead Driver at Detroit Robotics League
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Oversee and guide projects; perform design calculations; assign tasks; monitor time; inventory materials; provide project support.
Art Facilitator/Custodian at Detroit Magic Child Development Summer Enrichment Program
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Presented developmentally appropriate art projects; introduced various art techniques and forms; guided students through creative activities; cleaned and disinfected assigned areas.
Supervisor at Detroit Junior Police Cadets
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supervised and guided cadets through developmentally appropriate math and English problems; supervised field trips and classroom activities, ensuring adherence to safety rules and proper behavior. Monitored cadets' interactions and facilitated collaboration to promote teamwork. Managed and maintained the main activity room, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and a safe environment. Documented daily activities, incidents, and student progress, reporting directly to the supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma at Detroit School of Art
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
High School Completion at Detroit School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
High School Completion at Detroit School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
High School Completion at Detroit School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
High School Completion at Detroit School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other