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Mikaela Gonzalez

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly reliable and experienced with track record of helping clients by providing tailored advice, expertise and innovative solutions. Adept in quickly identifying customer needs and designing customized solutions. Motivated and inspired to join a hard-working team of creatives, confident in the skills, vision and enthusiasm I bring to the table.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Macondo Brooklyn
10.2023 - Current
  • Produce high volume of original designs, both custom and flash, using traditional techniques, Procreate, and Figma.
  • Maintain social media branding and post design for both personal Instagram account and Macondo's.
  • Cultivate strong and trusting relationships with all clients.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, organizing workstations, and maintaining proper sanitation practices.

Freelancer

Self-employed
09.2013 - Current
  • Completed wide range of commissioned projects throughout the years, always delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
  • Thoroughly applied edits and feedback with a quick turnaround.

Muralist

Josh Sarantitis
02.2018 - 05.2023
  • Managed multiple mural projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks for efficient completion of all assignments.
  • Trained in Photoshop for design, scaling to the size of mural wall, and printing to scale. Projects often measured several stories high.
  • Collaborated with large teams of students, artists and community members through facilitating mural design development workshops and paint days.
  • Utilized various painting and sculptural techniques including underpainting, cut glass mosaic, grouting, shou sugi ban, and polytab installation.

Education

No Degree - Design Lab (class)

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
05.2017

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma/Canva Expertise
  • Color theory
  • Portfolio Development
  • Freehand Drawing
  • Client consultation
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Praised for positive outlook

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Macondo Brooklyn
10.2023 - Current

Muralist

Josh Sarantitis
02.2018 - 05.2023

Freelancer

Self-employed
09.2013 - Current

No Degree - Design Lab (class)

School of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Hampshire College
Mikaela Gonzalez