Julio Navarro
Manassas,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic artist who can think outside the box and more so when needed to. Very self driven, passionate, and detail oriented about their work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Muse Paintbar
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Welcoming and orienting customers to studio; including providing basic instructions
- Assisting lead artists during scheduled sessions, working collaboratively to ensure successful execution of that days painting
- Providing excellent customer service at bar by taking orders, making recommendations, and serving beverages
- Teaching painting techniques and assisting customers during scheduled classes.
Graphic Design Artist & Photographer
Leche Magazine
Manassas, VA (Hybrid)
11.2022 - Current
- Led photoshoots, ensuring optimal lighting, composition, and subject positioning.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Proficiently used Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) for post-production editing, retouching, and image enhancement.
- Collaborated with editorial team to create visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications.
- Leveraged Adobe After Effects and other motion graphics tools for creative branding solutions.
Freelance Artist
Varied Employers
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Handled all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
Sublimation specialist
Richmond Pro Lab
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Employed best practices in inventory management by using stock counts
- Reviewed shift notes and created detailed information on production status during shift turnovers for assigned areas
- Performed on-the-job training for new specialists as requested by production management
- Inspected products to identify quality issues such as defects or discoloration
- Conducted machine test runs and prepared machines for operation and proper function
Layout assistant
City Concrete Inc
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided support to Project Engineer in organizing structural and architectural plans
- Conducted thorough reviews of plans to identify any discrepancies or conflicts
- Facilitated process of surveyor stake out request and RFI's
- Utilized CAD files to set up job sites and ensure accuracy of layouts
- Successfully transitioned to remote work in May of 2020.
Education
No Degree - Visual And Performing Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA06.2018
Skills
- Photography
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Digital Painting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Video Editing
- Post-Production
- Motion Graphics
- 3D Rendering
- Blender
- Logo Design
- Project Management
Affiliations
Leche Magazine
Timeline
Artist
Muse Paintbar
02.2023 - 07.2023
Graphic Design Artist & Photographer
Leche Magazine
11.2022 - Current
Freelance Artist
Varied Employers
08.2021 - Current
Sublimation specialist
Richmond Pro Lab
08.2021 - 11.2021
Layout assistant
City Concrete Inc
10.2019 - 09.2021
No Degree - Visual And Performing Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School