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

Freelance Prepress Artist 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.

• Properly organize and construct files per studio standards.

• 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