Education
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Storrs, CT Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art 2016-2020
• Recipient of University Arts Scholarship
UP WITH PAPER / UPW LUXE New Haven,CT
Photographer & Designer June, 2025
Indicate appropriate finishes with accurate placement in Illustrator files, including hot foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV, glitter, etc.
Include company legal information required across all products.
Create accurate packaging files.
Photograph and edit products for social media, sales websites, catalog and more.
Software used most: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
SCS DIRECT INC. Trumbull,CT
Product Concept Artist 2022-2025
• Responsible for translating new product ideas into a visual format to create accurate examples for 3D designers or manufacturers.
• Creates illustrations needed for 3D figurines, home appliances, children’s toys, packaging, merchandise and more.
• Work with manufacturers to mold and print products in a variety of materials & methods.
• Mange in house illustration bank
SCS DIRECT INC. Trumbull,CT.
Photo Editor 2021-2022
• Assists with product and food photography
• Responsible for all photo editing done for product packaging and online product listings(Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc,)
• Editing includes: compositing, retouching, color correcting and more.
AMBER JONES PHOTOGRAPHY Work from Home
Photo Editor 2021-2021
• Edit 200-300 photos a week
• Skin retouching
• Make adjustments to tint, tone, exposer, contrast and more
48 HOUR FILM PROJECT INTERNATIONAL Work From Home
Graphic Design Intern 2020-2021
• Created social media posts
• Designed landing pages and templates for multi-use
• Illustrated icons and posters
Additional
Publications: The Following (UCONN); 2 Bridges Review Magazine
Awards: Global Citizen, National Gold Medal, Regional Golden Key & Regional Silver Key
Computer Skills: Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, InDesign, Procreate and Premiere
Photography Skills: Studio Lighting, DSLR and Analog Cameras