Education

BFA: Communication Arts with Academic Excellence
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
August 2015- May 2019

Experience

Illustrator
BANGMAC CREATIVE, Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2019 - Present
-Design digitally printed wall coverings and murals
-Illustrate concepts for art directors
-Edit colors to match with client’s branding guidelines.

Freelance Illustrator
Self-Employed, Los Angeles, CA
September 2017 - Present
-Design murals and wall graphics
-Create concepts, sketches, and finish artwork for clients (Oracle, BangMac Creative,
WAGV, Otis College)
-Make and exhibit work shown in galleries
-Produce limited run products (prints, t-shirts, tote bags, etc.) for customers

Creative Intern
FriendsWithYou, Los Angeles, CA
August 2019 - Dec 2019
-Created plasticine clay sculptures for fine art pieces
-Prepared and stretched canvases for painting
-Assisted on designing presentations for clients
-Edited photographs on Photoshop
-Art handled paintings, sculptures, and fine art prints to be packed for shipping

Administrative Aide
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
May 2018 - May 2019
-Organized Communication Arts supplies
-Installed works of students on walls
-Aided various events held by Communication Arts
-Screen printed various Communication Arts giveaways (tote bags, pennants, etc.)

Teaching Assistant
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
August 2016 - May 2019
Courses: Life Drawing I/II, Principle of Design, Connection Through Color
-Assisted students with compositions and design solutions
-Clarified learning outcomes
-Coordinated and performed demos
-Advised and mentored first year students as they take courses to complete
their foundation year
-Organized classroom

Social Media and Marketing Intern
ESMoA, El Segundo, CA
May 2018 - August 2018
-Created content for social media
-Documented and promoted events
-Worked to create sustained marketing campaigns
-Produced video content and edited photographs
-Facilitated artist interviews and workshops

Gallery Intern
KP Projects (Merry Karnowsky Gallery), Los Angeles, CA
May 2017 - August 2017
-Aided in installation and de-installation of shows
-Assisted with gallery openings by arranging RSVP and VIP list, preparing gallery space,
and facilitating and accounting gallery sales
-Promoted gallery’s events through social media
-Entrusted with delivering high quality art prints and supplies
-Oversaw customers’ shipping invoices
-Organized files, inventory, and artwork storage
-Conducted press releases
-Maintained gallery’s order and cleanliness
-Executed professionalism with gallery’s clientele

Exhibition History

TBA: Pen Pal Art Show, Leimenspace, Los Angeles, CA USA
2020: Line of Attack Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA USA
2020: Pushing the Envelope, Pulp Gallery, Pelham, PA USA
2019: Expect Delays, 1700 Naud, Los Angeles, CA USA
2019: Stuck in Heaven Vol 2, Leimenspace, Los Angeles, CA USA
2019: Annual Exhibition 2019: New Current, Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA USA
2019: Posers, The Waiting Room, Los Angeles, CA USA

Honors and Awards

2020: American Illustration 39 CHOSEN winner, American Illustration
2019: Academic Excellence Award Communication Arts (Illustration), Otis College of Art and Design
2019: The Ahmanson Foundation Scholarship, The Ahmanson Foundation
2015 - 2019: Dean’s List, Otis College of Art and Design, 2015-2019
2015 - 2019: Otis Institutional Scholarship, Otis College of Art and Design,