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I am a digital designer based out of Edmonton, Alberta with experience in out of home advertising and scientific illustration. I feel that my communication and critical thinking skills are able to create meaningful designs, from thoughtful educational material to large format print projects. I am excited to develop engaging illustrations with clients to further their goals!
My portfolio can be viewed at vandeearts.com.
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Production Artist at Adams Outdoor Advertising
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025Collaborated with multiple internal departments to provide graphic design insight, file building, formatting, and presentation to clients and account executives in a timely manner. Used Adobe Photoshop to complete over 300+ production level briefs for clients to effectively advertise their services with outdoor advertising. Formatted billboard designs for ideal digital and print posting based on material. Led production designer on the Lehigh Valley Health Network baby announcement project where entries were posted twice per week in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Gordon Art Fellow at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Independently developed a 32-page educational booklet for school groups visiting the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Worked alongside biology students and faculty to accurately paint 15 different insects they were researching. Booklet formatted in InDesign for accessible distribution.
Docent at Alden B. Dow Museum of Art & Science
April 30, 2017 - July 31, 2017- Monitored exhibits to ensure the safety of both the artwork and the public, while also communicating additional information about the exhibit.
- Trained in exhibit facilitation by The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation for the new SparkLab exhibition.
- Engaged children in STEAM activities within SparkLab that promoted invention and problem-solving. Researched educational activities for history, science, and fine art camps for children ages 8–13 and organized camper health and registration information.
Education
BFA in Illustration at Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University
August 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020Qualifications
Illustration Excellence Award, KCAD Illustration Department
January 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026President, KCAD Illustration Society
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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