D'JA OLIVIA CANTRELL
Portland,OR
Summary
Creative and collaborative professional with a passion for prop design, eager to expand and enhance skills as part of the Broadway Rose Theatre Company in Portland. Thrives on finding expedient solutions to challenges with a focus on storytelling. Known as a versatile artist, brings a wealth of experience with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring, and engaging pieces. Consistently recognized for developing innovative techniques that encourage creativity and improve visual products. Expertise in various mediums and a penchant for thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with a diverse portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prof. DOG WALKER/PET SITTER/PET AU PAIR
Owner
10.2020 - Current
- Caring and patient dog walker and pet sitter with 10+ years of experience with various pet types, breeds, and ages
SOUND TECHNICIAN
Whittier College
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for preparing audio/visual (A/V) equipment required for Whittier's hosted and student-led events.
SCENIC ARTIST
Whittier College
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for understanding vision of the stage design, and interpreting scenic subjects, motifs, and themes to create scenery, sets, and props that bring stories to life in the theater.
- Utilized a variety of materials and mediums to produce versatile set pieces suitable for diverse performance styles.
- Applied a keen attention to detail in creating realistic props for stage performances, enhancing the overall experience for audiences.
Education
B.A. IN DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN -
Whittier College
Whittier, California05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Whittier Scholars Program- Storytelling & Advocacy
Whittier College
Whittier, CA12.2020
Skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Digital Mockups
- Physical mockups/Model building (2D/3D)
- Versatile and flexible
- Set design collaboration
- Color theory knowledge, paint mixing/color matching
- Research and Reference Gathering
- Scenic painting techniques, (ie: scumbling, dry-brushing, spattering, sponging, stippling, and rag-rolling)
- Illusion texture painting, weathering and aging effects
- Large-scale mural creation
- Acrylic, oil, watercolor, charcoal painting
- Detail painting for focal sets, props etc
- Basic carpentry and build skills, proficient with power tools, and woodworking with minimal assistance
- 10 years of experience with miscellaneous art & craft skills such as drawing, drafting, sketching, sewing, embroidery, sculpting, ceramics, and model making
City
Portland
State
OR
Awards
- Extracurricular Activities: Whittier College Votes Coalition- Whittier designated Voter Friendly Campus (2021-2022)
- Awarded for Outstanding Research and Creativity in the Whittier Scholars Program (Fall 2020)
- Pacific Northwest Scholarship Recipient (Fall/Spring 2020-2021)
- John Greenleaf Scholarship Recipient (Fall/Spring 2017-2021)
- Booster Club Scholarship Recipient (2017)
Productions (worked on as Scenic Artist)
2019 - 2020
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller
- Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
2018 - 2019
- Frankenstein adapted by Dorothy Louise from Mary Shelley
- Stupid F#%*ing Bird by Aaron Posner
- Pippin Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Book by Roger O. Hirson
Timeline
Prof. DOG WALKER/PET SITTER/PET AU PAIR
Owner
10.2020 - Current
SOUND TECHNICIAN
Whittier College
08.2018 - 05.2020
SCENIC ARTIST
Whittier College
08.2018 - 05.2020
B.A. IN DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN -
Whittier College
Bachelor of Arts - Whittier Scholars Program- Storytelling & Advocacy
Whittier College
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