“I am an intelligent artist skilled in
multiple forms of creative
communication. I strive to learn
from every situation that comes
my way from collaborating with
a team to executing new coding
skills. I believe every detail
matters and enjoy nothing more
than visualizing with a client their
needs and wants to produce the
perfect outcome for them.”
Betsy Zacate
212 West Washington
#1610
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 708-***-****
ac7rer@r.postjobfree.com
zacatedesign.com
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Audacity
Mac OS X
HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
JQuery
Flash
Bootstrap
Millikin University
B.A. Music 2000
Selected Achievements
18th Annual Exhibition, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL May 2017, Honorable Mention, 2017
Wonder :: Works on Paper, Chicago Art Department and Fine Arts, November 2016
UnNatural Selections :: It Must Be Art: It’s making me uncomfortable, Chicago Art Department and Fine Arts, Chicago, IL, November 2015 Chess Journalist of America, Annual Awards 2014
Best Humorous Contribution, Betsy Dynako
Chess Life, Feb 2014
Chess Journalist of America, Annual Awards 2011
Best Interview Runner-up, Betsy Dynako with photos by Betsy Dynako, Kamsky On The Record, Chess Life, Feb 2011
International Conference on Endometriosis, Featured Artist, Endometriosis Association International Conference, Milwaukee, WI October 2006
Work History
Freelance Multimedia Designer/Coder
June 2017 to Present
Communicate with clients to determine needs and desired outcomes. Produce designs through creativity, typography, and appropriate Adobe software. Create dynamic websites using the latest Web scripting languages. Betsy Dynako Photographer
Owner, Photographer
February 2013 to Present
Facilitate negotiations, sales, and ensure the proper execution of contracts. Conceive, organize, and execute photo sessions with subjects. as well as document real time events.
Chess Life Online and Chess Life Magazine
Regular Contributor: Photographer and Writer
June 2006 to Present
Determine a story’s emphasis, format, and produce an engaging article. Manage teams to cover National Chess Championships.
Arrange and conduct interviews.
Near North Montessori School
After School Teacher and Summer Instructor - Chess August 2005 to July 2010
Wrote, designed and produced educational materials. Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Education Software/Languages
Harold Washington College
Digital Multimedia Design
Ceramics / 3D Art 2018
Excel