Hector Castillo Abreu
District Heights,MD
Summary
Experienced visual artist proficient in a wide variety of design tools, skilled in both 2D and 3D art and design. Primary focus in character design and illustration. Strong understanding of creating visually appealing and highly functional designs. Collaborates effectively with teams or works independently to deliver high-quality designs that exceed client expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Independant Character & Creature Designer
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
- Work with clients to create memorable and appealing characters Through ideation and illustration.
- Take on and find solutions for creative challenges.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in merchandise.
- Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
Visitor Experience Host
Artechouse
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Assist guests with check-in and booking tickets
- Amicably engage with guests about the space and the artwork being featured
- Introduce guests to the mission and history of the company as well as introduce them to the rules of the space.
- Help guests with wayfinding and provide them with any other assistance needed
- Enforce rules and maintain crowd control
- Experience with merchandise sales
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Was able to discuss artwork in galleries with guests and create a curious and enjoyable environment
Customer Service & Grill Cook
CAVA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Handle phone calls
- Take food orders
- Cash register experience
- Prep food in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
Mover/Packer
Bellhops Moving
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in relocation of household and office items
- Assisted in Packing and lifting heavy Items
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise
- Responded immediately to any guest requests or concerns and promptly resolved issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2019
High school Diploma - General Studies And Visual Arts
Duke Ellington School of The Arts
Washington, D.C.01.2017
Skills
- Digital Illustration
- Photo Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Paint Tool Sai
- Medibang Paint Pro
- Procreate
- Skilled in traditional art mediums
- 3D printing experience
- Experience with Blender 3D and Nomad Sculpt
- Experience with FareHarbor
- Experienced with Peek Pro software
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Visitor Experience Host
Artechouse
10.2022 - 05.2025
Customer Service & Grill Cook
CAVA
05.2021 - 06.2022
Mover/Packer
Bellhops Moving
07.2019 - 08.2019
Independant Character & Creature Designer
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
High school Diploma - General Studies And Visual Arts
Duke Ellington School of The Arts
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