Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Concentration in Illustration
University of Connecticut, May 2010
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GPA: 3.74, Dean’s List: Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2009
Professional Experience
Sales Associate (The Paper Store) October 2023-December 22nd 2023 (Seasonal), currently part-time
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cash register, assisting customers, unpacking shipment, stocking merchandise, fulfilling online orders
Graphic Designer (The Advisor Newspaper, North Haven, CT), August 2019-February 2024, part-time
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designing display ads for local businesses to their desired appearance
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completing newspaper page layouts in Adobe Indesign
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updating and editing the website periodically
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email and phone correspondence with customers
Freelance Artist/Illustrator
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Laura Byrne Illustration, 2011-present:
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selling on Etsy and at local craft fairs, commissioned work
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editing my illustrations for print for various products (ie. magnets, coasters, bookmarks)
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social media and marketing
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website design and management
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organizing and maintaining image files
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Illustrator for Author, Michelle Hydeck: Created 28 watercolor illustrations and completed entire book layout for "ABC Christmas," 2015
Studio Assistant
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Part-time at Karen Rossi Studios, Oct. 2012-Dec. 2017: fulfilling orders, social media & marketing, updating and managing e-store, working in Quickbooks
Awards/Achievements
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Milford Arts Council; Celebrate The MAC Exhibit, Honorable Mention
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Member of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club, June 2019-present
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James Jafferis Prize at New Haven Paint & Clay Club 113th Juried Exhibit, 2014
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E.H. Scott Art & Design Award, 2009
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Babbidge Scholar, 2008
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2008
Exhibits
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2024
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New Haven Paint & Clay Club 123rd Annual Juried Exhibition
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2023
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New Haven Paint & Clay Club 122nd Annual Juried Exhibition
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Guilford Art League Annual Juried Exhibition
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Milford Arts Council: Color:Blue
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2022:
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Milford Arts Council: Celebrate The MAC
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New Haven Paint & Clay Club Active Members Exhibit
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Milford Arts Council; Color: Purple
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2019: New Haven Paint & Clay Club 118th Juried Exhibition
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2018: Guilford Art League Annual Juried Exhibition, Guilford Art Center
Skills
Adobe Photoshop (7+ years) Microsoft Office (15+ years)
Adobe InDesign (4+ years) Mac Operating System (15+ years)
Adobe Illustrator (1 year)
References
Danielle Flagg (Owner, The Advisor Newspaper)
83 State St., P.O. Box 460, North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-5404
Jacque Quinones (Store Manager, The Paper Store)
1660 Boston Post Rd., Milford, CT 06461
203-397-6799