Lisa Kitson

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EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara, CA 2018

Bachelor of Arts: Art Dean’s Honors: 2014

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Senior Galley Show: Nominated in 2016 by drawing instructor at UCSB in recognition of artwork for gallery show featuring select senior students.

“Associate of the Year”: UCen Dining Services, 2015 in recognition of outstanding performance, exceptional contributions as a team member, personal commitment, and dedication to the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fox Spell Art, Castro Valley, CA March 2020 - Present

Freelance Illustrator

Designed and produced products featuring personal and custom client art; sold pieces through online Etsy shop.

Implemented marketing campaigns on Instagram to increase brand awareness and drive social media presence; created digital graphics to showcase unique and individualized art, presented prices, and disclosed agreement terms.

Collaborated with clients to design custom commissioned illustrations including desired art, size, and colors.

Roots & Shoots Photography, Berkeley and Oakland, CA August - November 2018 and 2019

Seasonal Associate Photo Editor

Led the process of uploading, organizing, culling, and color correcting of student, administration, and staff portraits using Photoshop; confirmed quality with leadership and returned to local schools for distribution.

Managed fast paced, competing schedules, and worked to efficiently prioritize projects to adhere to strict weekly deadlines. Delivered photos for editing, printing, and return to each school.

Communicated via email, phone, and in person with supervisor to provide daily status updates regarding projects’ progress, workload, feedback. Stepped in to help colleagues to ensure deadlines were met.

Color Factory, San Francisco, CA February 2018 - May 2018

Seasonal Experience Member

Offered outstanding customer service and ensured a positive, personalized experience for each guest.

Attended day-long training to gain detailed artist and art information to provide guests a thorough background of art featured in each gallery room.

Assisted in gift shop at register, communicated with customers, and ensuring a stocked and immaculate shop.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA January 2015 - March 2017

Glass Box Gallery Intern January 2017 - March 2017

Created posts for exhibitions and event promotion and photographically documented gallery events on Instagram.

Managed gallery event preparation including lighting and art and assisted artists with exhibition set up and take down. Assisted with event logistics, ensured aesthetic gallery rooms and helped guests as needed.

Adhered to a dynamic schedule requiring ongoing communications, motivation, and flexibility.

UCen Dining Services, Supervisor January 2015 - March 2017

Served as floor manager and oversaw the day-to-day operations of an on-campus dining unit with 15+ employees. Led opening and closing procedures including register preparation, food arrangement, and daily unit maintenance.

Supervised, evaluated, and provided one-on-one training to associates and newly promoted supervisors on duties, responsibilities, and safety protocols.

Oversaw tasks delegated to the team, identified issues or discrepancies, and communicated to management.

Provided excellent customer service ensuring guest satisfaction. Stocked, organized, and cleaned supply room.

SKILLS

Industry Knowledge: Traditional/Digital Illustration Image/Photo Editing Design

Tools & Technologies: Photoshop Lightroom inDesign Illustrator Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills: Supervisory Communication Customer Service Team Management

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