Digital Artist

RAYNE POLKOWSKI

Marcellus, NY ***** – ad5nrp@r.postjobfree.com – 254-***-**** – linkedin.com/in/raynepolkowski A passionate artist and creative enthusiast dedicated to perfecting the guest experience and catering to people’s needs through personalized experiences, effective interpersonal communication, and excellent organizational skills. Works well in brisk paced environments, strives for excellence, and is highly detail oriented and motivated.

EDUCATION

State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, Oswego, NY May 2023 Bachelors of Art in Cinema and Screen Studies and Broadcasting and Mass Communication GPA: 4.0

(Presidential Scholarship)

WORK EXPERIENCE

YMCA September 2023 - Present

After-school Arts Instructor

● Guiding 15-20 2nd graders and middle schoolers through various arts and crafts

● Preparing a thorough lesson plan beforehand for every week

● Managing attendance, organizing bus lines, and collaborating with other teachers

● Enforcing classroom rules and acceptable classroom behavior when necessary PolyDowels January 2019 - December 2023

Freelance Company Designer

● Designed the mascots for the PolyDowels company

● Created 12 monthly advertisements to be put in the international cake magazine, Cake Masters

● Worked independently while also appealing to needs and desires of the client’s vision

● Implemented various graphic designs for the PolyDowels website PerSpec Management LLC November 2022 - December 2022 Freelance Company Logo Designer

● Developed 4 logo concept designs with 3 variations each

● Catered to the client and made requested adjustments in a timely manner to create a sleek and refined design

● Provided the product in various formats and was quick to answer emails with follow-up requests

The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL January 2022 - June 2022 Disney College Program Children’s Activities

Cast Member

● Completed various duties in a high-paced environment, including clean-up, child monitoring, entertainment, organization, event set-up and planning, and attendance

● Entertained 30+ children at a time to create a personal vacation experience

● Interacted with new guests and guided them through various events available

● Conducted various activities such as poolside events, movies, campfire, and crafts

● Presented as an on-mic entertainer and host for resort guests

● Collaborated with fellow cast members to create an exciting and interactive experience VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Heart of Texas Hospice, Tyler, TX June 2022 - January 2023 Volunteer Pianist

● Provided entertainment for both nursing home residents and patients under hospice

● Played a variety of different piano pieces in front of 20 or more residents at a time to create a calming and engaging atmosphere

● Led the event and interacted with patients to create a personal experience It’s On Us, Oswego, NY September 2020

Volunteer Promoter

● Promoted the It’s On Us campaign

● Spoke to passerbyers and explained what the program was about

● Influenced people to sign the campaign and take the pledge Camp Invention, Salado, TX July 2018 - July 2019

Camp Counselor

● Guided 30+ K-2nd grade children through creations and daily activities

● Troubleshot the infrastructure of the camp program

● Brought energy to the camp, including being the dinosaur mascot for the children

● Oversaw my assigned kid group, including child involvement, progress, and paperwork TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES AND SKILLS

● Published author

● Freelance artist and illustrator

● Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

● Google applications such as Slides, Docs, Sites, and Sheets

● Affinity Photo and Design

● Procreate

● Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro

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