Dori McLowski
Mechanicville,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Photographer and Graphic Designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Etsy Shop Owner
Self Employed Web
Mechanicville, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Responded to customer issues and resolved complaints by leveraging expert knowledge.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations, social media, and private clients.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos, and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Set up product shots and selected props, styling, and lighting.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
Art Instructor
Paint And Sip
Essex, CT
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Developed art and design concepts.
2D Art Lead
Azurous Studios, LLC.
Texas
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of Arlington
ArlingtonSkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Video Editing
- HD Photography
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Sales Strategies
- Digital Photography
- Written Communication
- 3D Modeling
- Adobe Premiere
- Website Graphics
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Logo Design
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Art Instructor
Paint And Sip
10.2021 - 03.2022
Etsy Shop Owner
Self Employed Web
01.2019 - Current
2D Art Lead
Azurous Studios, LLC.
08.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of Arlington