Helen Criaco
Brooklyn
Summary
As a graduate of ARROJO Academy, I have a passion for hair and an eye for aesthetics. I'm a strong conversationalist and have experience in assistant work as well as high volume client facing work environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
ARROJO Student Salon
New York
09.2025 - 05.2026
- I was responsible for cutting, coloring, and styling under the supervision of my teachers at Arrojo Academy. I excel in bleach and tone, highlights, cutting, and braiding. The salon instilled me with an attention to detail and customer service.
- ARROJO Academy - New York
Freelance Ceramic Studio Assistant
Daniel Bellow Pottery
Massachusetts
12.2023 - Current
- Working as a ceramics assistant I wedge clay, load and unload the kiln, keep a clean and efficient workspace, glaze, throw, and other ins and outs of pottery. The work I assisted in making has been sold in large commercial businesses such as Anthropology. In addition to assistant work, I was recognized for my ceramic work by my alma mater, where I am featured on the Parsons website.
- Massachusetts
Micro-Influencer
TikTok
05.2019 - Current
- I post comedy and lifestyle content on the social media platform TikTok. I have amassed 65k followers and have successfully monetized my channel. I have a knack for predicting trends and gaining significant traction and views on posts.
Retail Associate
Forbidden Planet
New York
01.2024 - 05.2025
- With hundreds of customers a day, I exercised working efficiently while simultaneously catering to a large volume of customers. An extensive knowledge of the product and culture was crucial, and through paying diligent attention and researching, I was able to utilize the necessary information to cater to each customer successfully.
- New York
Freelance Author and Illustrator
Self-employeed
New York
01.2021 - Current
- I create a multitude of projects for various clients. I am given direction by my clients to arrive at a satisfying product of their liking. As a published author, I make income from my independent projects and sell through working at events as well as brick and mortar establishments in landmark stores such as Desert Island and Silver Sprocket. My work has been sold throughout the USA and Europe. I am recognized by Fantagraphics and critically acclaimed in their respective publishing The Comics Journal.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Distinctions Inc.
New York
05.2021 - 09.2023
- As a commissioned freelance employee at Graphic Distinctions Inc. I was responsible for logo design and communicating with potential clients. In addition to designing and formatting professional emails and graphics, we collaborated with large print media such as Time, Smithsonian, and Vogue magazine to make a variety of products.
- New York
Education
ARROJO Academy
New York, NY05.2026
BFA - undefined
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY01.2023
Skills
- Extensive experience with bleach and vivids, skilled in maintaining hair health and integrity throughout and after lightening
- Ability to work in fast paced environments with high volumes of traffic
- Strong interpersonal and conversational skills
- Proficient in cleanliness, shampooing, and styling
- Proficient in Spanish
- Proficiency in Adobe Programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student
ARROJO Student Salon
09.2025 - 05.2026
Retail Associate
Forbidden Planet
01.2024 - 05.2025
Freelance Ceramic Studio Assistant
Daniel Bellow Pottery
12.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer
Graphic Distinctions Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2023
Freelance Author and Illustrator
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Micro-Influencer
TikTok
05.2019 - Current
BFA - undefined
Parsons School of Design
ARROJO Academy