ANDREW TRAUB
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Visual designer with a fine arts foundation and a growing focus on UI/UX for games. BFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute and self-driven development in Photoshop, Figma, and Blender. Passionate about iconography, storytelling through visuals, and creating interfaces that are both functional and immersive. Actively exhibiting work while building a portfolio of UI and visual design inspired by industry-leading studios like Bungie.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Visual Design Practice
01.2022 - Current
- Developing a game-inspired UI design portfolio, including mock interfaces and icon sets
- Exploring interaction design, layout, and player feedback through personal studies
- Creating characters, environments, and UI concepts in Blender and Photoshop
- Sharing iterative work and engaging with design community via @andrewtraubart
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Exhibited in online and physical galleries including Artsin Square, Dodomu Gallery, Lodger Art
- Produced visual storytelling through sculpture, painting, and mixed media
- Honed ability to communicate narrative through visual form and composition
Executive Sous Chef
Melrose Umbrella Company
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.
- Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and visually appealing menu items.
- Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on new cooking methods, ingredients, and presentation styles.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
- Oversaw the execution of daily prep tasks ensuring timely completion while maintaining ingredient freshness.
Line Cook
Gjelina
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Sous Chef
Buttermilk Channel
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- High-fidelity mockups, comps & layouts
- Iconography & visual systems
- Composition, color theory & typography
- Branding consistency & visual storytelling
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma
- Blender (3D fundamentals), Krita
- Cross-functional teamwork & creative ideation
- Organized, self-driven, adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Exhibition Experience
2024
- Print Edition “Issue #7”, Artsin Square
- Group Exhibition “Color Field Orange”, Dodomu Gallery (Online)
- Group Exhibition “Endless Dreams – #7”, Artsin Square (Online)
2023
- Group Exhibition “Smorgasbord”, Mail Art Exhibition, Lodger Art – Kansas City, MO
2015
- Group Exhibition “Instant Vacation”, Trestle Projects – Brooklyn, NY
2011
Group Exhibition “Spit Back”, Pratt Institute – Brooklyn, NY
Timeline
Independent Visual Design Practice
01.2022 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Melrose Umbrella Company
10.2018 - 02.2020
Line Cook
Gjelina
10.2017 - 10.2018
Sous Chef
Buttermilk Channel
04.2013 - 05.2017
01.2011 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Pratt Institute
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