I am a California-based illustrator and designer who loves bringing ideas to life with bold visuals and thoughtful storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with brands and teams to create artwork that communicates clearly and resonates with audiences. I study at the California College of the Arts and contribute to student publications like Humble Pie, while helping scaffold publishing workflows and project pipelines. I value clear communication, reliable processes, and a friendly, collaborative approach to creative work.

Brenda Cristina Bautista Chong

I am a California-based illustrator and designer who loves bringing ideas to life with bold visuals and thoughtful storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with brands and teams to create artwork that communicates clearly and resonates with audiences. I study at the California College of the Arts and contribute to student publications like Humble Pie, while helping scaffold publishing workflows and project pipelines. I value clear communication, reliable processes, and a friendly, collaborative approach to creative work.

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I am a California-based illustrator and designer who loves bringing ideas to life with bold visuals and thoughtful storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with brands and teams to create artwork that communicates clearly and resonates with audiences.

I study at the California College of the Arts and contribute to student publications like Humble Pie, while helping scaffold publishing workflows and project pipelines. I value clear communication, reliable processes, and a friendly, collaborative approach to creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Advanced

Work Experience

Help Desk Assistant at California College of the Arts
March 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Responded to help desk tickets, emails, and phone calls. Escalated more complex tickets to respective departments for resolution.
Illustrator/Artist at 404 Come Find Me
August 3, 2025 - Present
Artist on Board for 404 Come Find Me Media Agency
Editor & Staff at Humble Pie Volume 22
May 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Co-led the conceptualization, organization, and printing of CCA's literary magazine featuring poetry, prose, and visual art. Reviewed submissions from students, alumni, and faculty.
DFAS Studio Monitor at California College of the Arts
May 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Assisted students, faculty, and staff with printing processes, managed print transactions, and tracked inventory of materials and supplies in the studio.
Illustrator/Artist at 404 Come Find Me
August 1, 2025 - Present
Served as illustrator and artist, contributing creative artwork for projects beginning in August 2025 to present.
Media Agency Illustrator on board Editor & Staff at Humble Pie Volume 22
May 1, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Co-led the 22nd volume's conceptualization, organization, and printing of CCA's literary magazine Humble Pie, featuring poetry, prose, and visual arts. Reviewed works submitted by students, alumni, and faculty. Contributed to editorial coordination.
DFA Studio Monitor at California College of the Arts
May 1, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Assisted students, faculty, and staff with printing processes in the art studio. Managed transactions for prints and tracked inventory of materials and supplies.
Editor & Staff at Humble Pie Magazine
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Co-led the 22nd Volume; conceptualized themes; organized, reviewed, and responded to over 100 submissions; created page layouts and margins for printing.
Studio Monitor at DFA SS Studio Monitor
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Assisted students, faculty, and staff with printing processes; managed printing tickets; escalated and resolved tickets with respective departments.
Help Desk Assistant at California College of the Arts
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Responded to help desk tickets, emails, and phone calls; escalated more complex tickets to appropriate departments for resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at California College of the Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 12, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at California College of the Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at California College of the Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods