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Hi, I’m Saraya Lyons. I have a background in art and a passion for creating and sharing knowledge through various media. I am continuously learning new skills and enjoy trying new things.
I love illustration, fine art, graphic design, video creation, and social media.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Seasonal MST at Lowe’s
March 1, 2025 - PresentMerchandizes and waters plants in the garden center. Performs other tasks as assigned.
Owner at The Artistry of Living
February 1, 2020 - PresentCreates online art tutorials using fine art, filming and editing skills. Maintains e-commerce website. Responsible for marketing.
Technical Writer/Word Processor III at SAIC
June 30, 2023 - July 15, 2025Authored and edited technical documentation for the Department of Defense in compliance with Military Standards using various style guides. Tracked revisions of critical documentation and maintained Excel sheets for efficient data management. Captured and documented process steps through photography. Collaborated with engineers, subject matter experts, technical writers, and illustrators to ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation. Utilized software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe FrameMaker, Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Teams.
Technical Writer at Paragon Force
June 30, 2018 - July 15, 2025Developed and edited technical documentation for the Department of Defense adhering to MIL Standard. Collaborated with engineers, technical writers, and illustrators to enhance document clarity and accuracy.
Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s
November 30, 2017 - July 15, 2025Provided customer service, assisted customers, mixed paint, watered plants, and stocked shelves. Demonstrated flexibility handling various tasks to meet store needs.
Intern at G42 Christian Leadership Academy
March 31, 2017 - July 15, 2025Resided in a community setting studying Christian living and local culture. Took on responsibilities such as cooking for the household and contributing to communal activities.
Program Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator at St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix through Public Allies Americorps
June 30, 2016 - July 15, 2025Orchestrated home makeovers including client interviews, volunteer recruitment, donation solicitation, shopping, warehouse organization, art creation, driving a box truck, volunteer supervision, and multimedia documentation. Contributed to fundraising events, participated in Public Allies initiatives, and led the community school learning garden project.
Missionary at Adventures in Missions: The World Race
June 30, 2015 - July 15, 2025Lived in community settings while traveling to 11 countries over 11 months. Supported local ministries through teaching, preaching, physical labor, art creation, cleaning, childcare, and other community tasks.
Material Handler (Mail) at Arizona State University
June 30, 2014 - July 15, 2025Sorted packages and mail, delivered mail to campus buildings, picked up outgoing mail, and added metered postage.
Videographer/Photographer/Childcare at Wind River Ranch
October 31, 2012 - July 15, 2025Captured videos and photos of guests and activities, edited photos and videos into keepsake DVDs, created a short movie weekly with children as actors, took care of children, helped serve meals, and performed other duties.
Associate at UPS Arizona State University
June 30, 2012 - July 15, 2025Sorted mail into correct mailboxes, assisted customers with postage needs, made keys, and assisted students with move-in.
Seasonal MST at Lowe’s
March 1, 2025 - PresentMerchandizes and waters plants in the garden center. Performs various other assigned tasks.
Owner at The Artistry of Living
February 1, 2020 - PresentCreates online art tutorials using fine art, filming and editing skills. Maintains e-commerce website and handles marketing.
Technical Writer/Word Processor III at SAIC
June 30, 2023 - July 15, 2025Authored and edited technical documentation for the Department of Defense in compliance with Military Standard using various style guides. Tracked revisions of critical documentation, maintained and updated Excel sheets, captured process steps through photography. Collaborated with engineers, SMEs, technical writers, and illustrators. Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FrameMaker, Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
Technical Writer at Paragon Force
June 30, 2018 - July 15, 2025Developed and edited technical documentation for the Department of Defense in adherence to MILStandard. Collaborated with engineers, SMEs, technical writers, and illustrators to enhance document clarity and accuracy.
Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s
November 30, 2017 - July 15, 2025Provided exceptional customer service including assisting customers, mixing paint, watering plants, and stocking shelves. Demonstrated flexibility in handling various store needs.
Intern at G42 Christian Leadership Academy
March 31, 2017 - July 15, 2025Lived in a community setting studying Christian living and local culture immersion. Took on responsibilities such as cooking and contributing to communal activities.
Program Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator at St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix through Public Allies Americorps
June 30, 2016 - July 15, 2025Orchestrated 1-2 home makeovers per month including client interviews, volunteer recruitment, donation solicitation, shopping, warehouse organization, art creation, box truck driving, volunteer supervision, and multimedia documentation. Contributed to fundraising and led a community school learning garden project.
Missionary at Adventures in Missions: The World Race
June 30, 2015 - July 15, 2025Lived in community while traveling to a new country every month for 11 months supporting local ministries through teaching, preaching, labor, art creation, cleaning, childcare, and other community needs.
Material Handler (Mail) at Arizona State University
June 30, 2014 - July 15, 2025Sorted packages and mail, delivered mail to campus buildings, picked up outgoing mail, and added metered postage.
Videographer/Photographer/Childcare at Wind River Ranch
October 31, 2012 - July 15, 2025Captured videos and photos of guests and activities. Edited content into keepsake DVDs and short weekly movies with children. Supported childcare and meal service.
Associate at UPS Arizona State University
June 30, 2012 - July 15, 2025Sorted mail, assisted customers with postage needs, made keys, and helped students with move-in.
Education
BA of Art at Arizona State University
August 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education
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