Education

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA – B.F.A, Communication Arts

Aug 2021 - Dec 2024, 3.90 GPA

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Relevant Coursework

Sequential Imaging – studied and applied drafting, illustration, and narrative techniques to create original comics and storyboards. 

Concept Drawing – used the stages of animation and games production pipelines to create assets, environments, characters, and key art for an original story concept

Spring 2024 Independent Study – Created character concepts, assets, and illustrations for an original narrative. 

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Experience

Santino/Markosia Publishing – Contract Comic Illustrator AUG 2022 - OCT 2023

• Worked with client to produce illustrations for graphic novels based on a given script 

• Create compelling visuals to communicate and enhance a story

• Receive feedback and critique and make edits based on client preference 

Emanata Comics – Contributor SEP 2021 - PRESENT

• Created multiple original comics from thumbnails, to pencils, inks, and then tones colors to be published in an anthology novel

Freelance Illustrator  

• Worked with clients to realize custom illustrations based on client needs

• Produced commissioned logos, promotional designs, book covers, illustrations, and fine art based on client needs 

• Created high quality, dynamic, well-composed character illustrations 

• Produced original narrative  illustrations and conceptual artwork

 

Additional Experience

State Farm Insurance – Service Manager JUN 2023 - PRESENT

• Manage client premium accounts and answer customer inquiries

• Manage and edit insurance policies based on customer needs

• Update clients on changes to their accounts and policies

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – AUG 2022 - MAY 2023

• Meet with professor and other UTAs weekly to discuss and plan lessons and assignments, lead classes and facilitate class discussions

• Provide and offer writing review, feedback, and office hours for students

• Provide a students' perspective to the professor regarding clarity and difficulty of various assignments

 

Extracurriculars

Black Art Student Empowerment - Treasurer AUG 2023 - PRESENT

• Manage, create, and maintain budget for each semester the club is in operation

• Submit formal requests for funding 

• Work with club leadership to organize and run events such as artist sales, gallery exhibitions, and community outreach