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, NY08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA05.2017
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