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Metrice Bell

St Louis,MO
Metrice Bell

Summary

A creative professional with solid foundation in visual design, consistently achieving impactful results through innovative design solutions. Adept at transforming client visions into visually compelling works that resonate with target audiences.


Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, excelling in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in graphic design, typography, and user experience.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Leidos | Sparksoft Corporation

Computer Operator| Tier 1 SDR
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted CMS/CCIO users and state agencies, efficiently addressing inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction by 11% with precise, timely solutions to technical issues.
  • Boosted service desk performance by 5% through effective issue diagnosis and resolution, utilizing strong problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve service processes, resulting in an increase in overall efficiency.

Upwork & Fiverr

Freelance Designer & Illustrator
06.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Crafted compelling logos and character illustrations for 4 small business clients, increasing brand recognition by 25% using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Developed creative motion graphics and visual storytelling animations, showcasing proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and enhancing narrative engagement.
  • Designed layouts and web assets with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva for effective visual communication, ensuring brand consistency and client satisfaction.
  • Utilized strong typography skills to create visually striking print materials that captured attention and conveyed key messages clearly.
  • Transformed client ideas into compelling visual concepts, ensuring their vision was accurately brought to life.


Macy's Department Store

Fine Jewelry Department Associate - Clerical
12.2020 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Supported the onboarding of new hires by mentoring and training new sales associates on industry insights, product knowledge, and best practices in fine jewelry sales and service.
  • Acted as a liaison between the department and other internal divisions, streamlining communication channels.
  • Monitored inventory levels at retail location, minimizing stockouts and optimizing product availability for purchase.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Educated customers on proper care and maintenance of fine jewelry pieces, extending the life of their investments.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Art Studio Assistant, PT
09.2017 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Supported studio operations, organized materials, and assisted in art classes, enhancing workshop productivity by 10% through efficient setup and teardown processes.
  • Assisted in setup and teardown of weekly community drawing classes, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining a productive learning environment.
  • Managed inventory of art supplies and materials to ensure consistent availability for studio needs and enhance art studio efficiency.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on studio equipment to prolong functionality and minimize downtime due to malfunctions.

Education

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Master of Art and Technology from Art and Technology - Courses

University Overview

Key Skills Developed:

  • Advanced Technologies : Proficiency in AR/VR, 3D animation, and game design
  • Software Expertise: Skilled in Maya and Unity for 3D modeling and rendering
  • Creative Skills: Photography, video editing, and UI design.

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Science from Art for Games Specialization
03-2026

University Overview

  • Software Proficiency: Maya, Unity, Photoshop, Sketchup, ZBrush, Marmoset Tool-bag, Substance Painter.
  • Game Art Development: Focused on creating compelling art assets for games.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Bachelor of Arts from Art - Graphic Design Emphasis
05-2019

University Overview

Key Skills Developed:

  • Software Expertise: Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
  • Design Skills: Experienced in 2D animation, Graphic Design, Web Design, Typography, Infographics and motion graphics.

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
05-2016

University Overview

Key Skills Developed:

  • Creative and Visual Skills: Visual storytelling and concept development, character design, color theory
  • General Education: Strong foundation in public speaking, economics, and psychology.

Skills

Tech-Savvy

Visual communication

Infographics creation

Concept development

Wireframing and prototyping

Teamwork skills

Design research

Layout design

Adobe creative suite

HTML and CSS

Color theory

Attention to detail

Certification

  • Usability and User Experience Design - Adobe | Issued Jan 2025
  • UI Components and User Interface (UI) Design - Adobe
  • Animation and Game Design - Epic Games
  • Video Game Development - Epic Games

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Interests

  • Music, Drawing, Painting, and Photography
  • Web Development and Design Coding and Programming
  • Augmented Reality (AR) Development Virtual Reality
  • Video Game Design
  • Gardening
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences Historical Exploration
  • Backpacking and Hiking Road Trips
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Quote

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Tenzin Gyatso, Fourteenth Dalai Lama

Timeline

Computer Operator| Tier 1 SDR
Leidos | Sparksoft Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Fine Jewelry Department Associate - Clerical
Macy's Department Store
12.2020 - 08.2023
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
Upwork & Fiverr
06.2019 - Current
Art Studio Assistant, PT
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
09.2017 - 05.2019
University of Oklahoma
Master of Art and Technology from Art and Technology - Courses
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science from Art for Games Specialization
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor of Arts from Art - Graphic Design Emphasis
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts