Visual Design Creative Director

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SHAWN WILLIAMS

Email: *********@*****.*** / Cell 951-***-**** / Newport Beach, CA

SUMMARY

Highly motivated visual design and theater production professional with experience in art education across multiple grade levels. Proven ability in concept art and project development while ensuring deadlines are met. Core competencies include collaboration, effective communication, and reliable team leadership. SKILLS

• Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, Sewing

• Theater production management

• Digital illustration, Photography

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Clip Studio Paint Software

• Curriculum Development

• Group and individual instruction

• Power tool usage, Forklift certified

WORK EXPERIENCE

Art Teacher, Theater Teacher / Active Learning - Irvine, CA 10/2023 - Current

• Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts tailored to a diverse range of learning styles and student interests.

• Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums

• Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development related to Art classes. Creative Director, Backstage Coordinator / JDS Studios - Temecula, CA 10/2022 - 10/2023

• Directed visual design elements, ensuring cohesive aesthetic across various media including theater, television, and online video productions

• Developed and managed the creation of props, sets, costumes, and makeup to align with production themes and artistic direction

• Coordinated backstage activities to facilitate seamless theater performances

• Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sewing.

Artist's Assistant / Whitney Bedford - Los Angeles, CA 03/2021 - 01/2023

• Assisted in all stages of the painting process.

• Organized studio by sorting and cataloging artwork. Freelance Artist / Self-Employed 01/2021 - Current

• Created original paintings, drawings, and digital illustrations that cater to diverse art appreciations and styles

• Collaborated with clients to develop commissioned artworks

• Marketed and sold artwork through various online platforms and in-person events EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Studio Art 06/2021

University of California, Riverside

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