Creative Cross Departmental Coordination, Multidisciplinary Design

PERSEPHONE ANGELICO

Orlando, FL 407-***-**** **********.********@*****.*** PersephoneAngelico.artstation.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Award-winning creative leader with nearly 20 years of experience: Themed entertainment, scenic arts, merchandising, project documentation, gallery coordination, and bespoke design. Creative Strategist & Multidisciplinary Designer Bridging Traditional Arts, Immersive Experiences & IP-Driven Visual Storytelling. I partner across disciplines to bridge gaps that often occur between design and production. This positions me to deliver immersive storytelling and design that uphold IP and brand integrity. Recognized for delivering projects on brand, on time, and within budget while mentoring and supporting diverse teams. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adobe Creative Suite • Figma • Sketch •Procreate • 3D & VFX Software (Maya, Nuke, Blender, ZBrush, SketchUp, Cinema 4D)

• Microsoft Office Suite •Maximo •Smartsheet •Monday •Shotgun • Visual Merchandising & Display • Inventory & Procurement

• Vendor & Stakeholder Relations • Documentation & Workflow • Training & Mentorship • Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Process Improvement •Typing skills (65WPM)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSAL DESTINATIONS & EXPERIENCES – ORLANDO, FL Lead Scenic Artist 2021–Present

• Directed scenic projects for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and other immersive flagship attractions.

• Served as acting supervisor during planned leadership vacations, maintaining workflow and team oversight to ensure seamless operations.

• Compiled formatted documentation books to streamline project execution and reduce rework costs.

• Monitored material usage and coordinated procurement to support cost control.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to align project execution with brand, quality, and safety standards. Paint Documentation Coordinator – Special Projects 2023–2024

• Standardized art draw downs, documentation and material lists across multiple properties.

• Collaborated with Creative and Paint teams to align approved designs with scenic application standards.

• Expanded and optimized documentation standardization across multiple venues throughout UO property. Scenic Artist I & Trainer 2017–2021

• Executed scenic treatments, props, and displays that aligned with creative vision and industry-leading standards for immersive guest experiences.

• Initiate training pathways for Scenic II artists to advance into Scenic I promotions. Costume Specialist & Trainer 2014–2017

•Coordinated and maintained high-profile costumes across live productions, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with brand and IP standards.

•Supported commercial shoots and live performances by facilitating costume changes and repairs, delivering reliable backstage execution that upheld immersive storytelling.

•Delivered scripted guest-facing backstage experiences, combining performance skills, communication, and service excellence to enhance overall guest engagement and show quality.

• Trained new team members in costume care and show operations, reinforcing consistency, efficiency, and immersive storytelling across productions.

FALCON’S CREATIVE GROUP

VFX Compositing Intern 2019

• Contributed to the creation of an interactive, innovative, and award-winning production: “Halo: Outpost Discovery”

(Platinum Muse Creative Award, Telly Award Silver).

• Produced digital matte paintings, motion graphics, green screen keying, and supported general compositing tasks to enhance visual storytelling under strict deadlines.

JOSEPH BETH BOOKSELLERS– LEXINGTON, KY

Event Hostess Illustrator Bookseller 2013–2014

• Hosted author events and weekly children’s programming.

• Illustrated in-store signage and designed promotional displays.

• Supported merchandising through creative displays and customer engagement initiatives. CATO– LEXINGTON, KY

Assistant Manager 2012–2013

• Supervised sales staff; oversaw all aspects of financial integrity for the store, including cash register accountability, handling discrepancies, and making secure bank deposits.

• Responsible for merchandising displays and store operations. CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY – PORTSMOUTH, OH

Lead Library Clerk 2011-2012

• Supervised student workers, managed closing/ security procedures.

• Tracked statistics in Excel, assisted patrons with resource location B SWEETE CHOCOLATERIE – PORTSMOUTH, OH

Assistant Manager & Graphic Designer 2008–2011

• Co-managed staff and retail operations; designed merchandising displays, promotional materials and packaging. APPLETON ART GALLERY – PORTSMOUTH, OH

Assistant Art Coordinator & Graphic Designer 2006–2010

• Coordinated exhibitions, customized displays and designed promotional material for visiting artists.

• Supervised and trained gallery team with specifications on instillation and display of fine art. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BFA, Visual Design & Studio Arts; Minor in Art History – Shawnee State University, (Cum Laude)

• Project Management Foundations – LinkedIn Learning

• VFX Production Certificate – The DAVE School

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