Versatile Illustrator with a BFA in Illustration and cartoon and computer graphics expertise. Created 2D vector illustrations and diagrams for large print and received accolades for quality work. High-level technical and collaborative skills leading to outstanding results. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Aspen develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
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ASPEN WILLOWS
Portland,OR
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Results
Tutor
2022.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
Job overview
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 15 students falling behind in English reading skills.
The LookBehindYou Shop
Owner/Designer
2021.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Starbucks
Barista Shift Lead
2016.06 - 2018.11 (2 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for wide variety specialty drinks.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained, scheduled and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
United States Navy
Information Systems Technician
2011.03 - 2012.07 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained and monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running smoothly.
Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR
Bachelors of Fine Arts from Illustration
05.2022
University Overview
- Honor Roll Spring 2019 through Spring 2022
- PNCA Columbia Scholarship Recipient
- 3.91 GPA
- Thesis: The Emery Universe: A Game-Based Approach to Queer Gender Expression
- Nominated for Thesis Writing Award for both oral presentation and final paper.
Skills
- Project Design
- Mac OS X Proficient
- Digital Illustration
- Student Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adobe Creative Suite
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Timeline
Tutor
Reading Results
2022.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
Owner/Designer
The LookBehindYou Shop
2021.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Barista Shift Lead
Starbucks
2016.06 - 2018.11 (2 years & 5 months)
Information Systems Technician
United States Navy
2011.03 - 2012.07 (1 year & 4 months)
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Bachelors of Fine Arts from Illustration