Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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AWARDS & HONORS

Kailyn Knight

Adena Themed Portfolio
5
years of professional experience

Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including digital illustration, painting, and sculpting. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and reliable, consistently achieving team goals and fostering creative solutions. Known for strong conceptual thinking and keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction. Passionate about creating designs that are engaging and resonate with audiences.

Work History

Artisan Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
Adena Themed Portfolio | 11.2024 - Current
  • Created detailed scenic designs aligning with production themes and artistic direction.
  • Utilized a variety of materials and mediums to produce highly realistic themed environments.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure timely execution of paint applications.

Studio Assistant & Sales Associate

1 Year 3 Months
Amazing Glaze | 08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted in daily studio operations, ensuring equipment and materials were organized and accessible.
  • Increased efficiency during busy periods by multitasking effectively under pressure.
  • Guided customers through the creation of unique pottery pieces, fostering creativity and self-expression.
  • Facilitated workshops that promoted community engagement and appreciation of ceramic arts.

Attraction Operations Cast Member

8 Months
Walt Disney World | 09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through engaging interactions and immersive storytelling.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and effectively during their visits.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, ensuring seamless operations during peak times.

Print and Design Intern

3 Months
Risolve Studio | 05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated Risograph printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  • Catalogued and organized backlog of client projects to maximize efficiency.
  • Created original illustrations for educational projects.

Media Design Intern

4 Months
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company | 05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Designed visual assets for construction projects, enhancing communication and branding efforts.
  • Assisted in the production of marketing materials, ensuring adherence to company branding guidelines.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
  • Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing graphics for various projects, resulting in increased client satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Illustration

Fairleigh Dickinson University | Madison, NJ | 05.2021
  • Academic Honors List
  • Summa Cum Laude Latin Honors
  • 3.94 GPA
  • Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design

- Fine Arts

The Baltimore School For The Arts | Baltimore, MD

TWIGS Program - Fine Arts

Skills

Illustration
Graphic design
Creative concept development
Digital illustration expertise
Traditional art medium expertise
Scenic painting techniques
Collaboration and teamwork
Print production proficiency
Color theory
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Suite
Google Suite

Timeline

Artisan Assistant

Adena Themed Portfolio
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

Studio Assistant & Sales Associate

Amazing Glaze
08.2023 - 11.2024Read More

Attraction Operations Cast Member

Walt Disney World
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More

Print and Design Intern

Risolve Studio
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Media Design Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
05.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design, Illustration
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The Baltimore School For The Arts

from Fine Arts
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AWARDS & HONORS

2021 Graduated summa cum laude, 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design Award, 2016-17 Art Displayed in student exhibition The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD, 2017 National Art Honors Society Award

Kailyn Knight