Eli Hetrick
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced generative AI artist utilizing strong prompt engineering, creativity, and artistic vision to create vivid and narrative imagery, applied in a variety of ways. Deep knowledge of several AI tools as well as digital editing and illustration tools, and strong and consistent engagement/collaboration/mentorship within the AI community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Zig Zag Cafe
2023.05 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during nights and weekends in a fast paced environment
- Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Freelancer
Self-employed
2023.01 - Current
- Started Death Milk Productions LLC in December 2023, doing business as Death Milk Designs
- Integrated multiple tools, including several generative AI programs, to create original and custom digital art and merchandise
- Stayed current on developments in AI and adapted, learned, and implemented new approaches/tools accordingly.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
- Utilized advanced software tools to produce visually appealing designs for client projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
Midjourney Generative AI Instructor
Learn Midjourney/Frame 240
2023.12 - 2024.02
- Provided in depth, one-on-one lessons that taught students how to use Midjourney generative AI to create images via text to image prompting.
- Assisted in compiling and maintaining a consistently updated curriculum that catered to users of all skill levels and interests, while also offering custom lesson topics if desired by student.
- Invested time in not only teaching functions and commands that make Midjourney work, but also philosophies and "outside the box" approaches that allowed students to embrace their creativity and imagination further.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Bar Manager
Foreign National
2016.04 - 2022.11
- Effectively curated and executed a highly involved, culinary craft cocktail program in an intimate yet high energy bar
- Maximized guest experience by thoroughly training staff, overseeing operations, maintaining a welcoming culture, and resolving issues.
- Oversaw and directed constant menu development and rotation, emphasizing seasonality and technique to maintain a constantly innovative and enjoyable experience.
- Mentored and engaged with all staff and ownership to foster and maintain a healthy and safe work environment, with strong trust and team mentality
Education
High School Diploma -
North Mason High School
Belfair, WASkills
- Knowledgeable in Midjourney
- Knowledgeable in Dall-e/Chat GPT
- Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop, Fresco, Illustrator
- Traditional artist background
- Digital Illustration
- Attention to detail
- Visual storytelling
- 30k followers on Instagram, 14k followers on Facebook
References
Seth Hammond - Owner/Operations Manager Foreign National/Stateside
seth@statesideseattle.com
(206)769-7331
Jackson Prince - Owner/Founder Learn Midjourney/Frame 240
jackson@frame240.com
(203) 297-4972
Timeline
Midjourney Generative AI Instructor
Learn Midjourney/Frame 240
2023.12 - 2024.02
Bartender
Zig Zag Cafe
2023.05 - Current
Freelancer
Self-employed
2023.01 - Current
Bar Manager
Foreign National
2016.04 - 2022.11
High School Diploma -
North Mason High School
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