Photoshop
Nistasha Perez
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated cultural institution professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Artist
Self-employeed
Denver, CO
2021.04 - Current
- Made use of materials, such as paint, handmade paper, handmade watercolor, fiber, and thrifted material to complete unique piece for customers.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Advertised and sold art online and at art exhibitions and fairs to increase exposure.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Leveraged software to track income, expenses and other financial information.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Community Manager
Converge Denver
Denver, CO
2021.11 - 2022.12
- Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers.
- Provided support to a variety of creatives including videographers, painters, writers, and freelancers working in the space.
- Introduced effective emergency resolutions and managed special projects as event host.
Freelance Consultant
Self-employeed
Denver, CO
2018.08 - 2020.03
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs for Center of Visual Arts for their Month of Printmaking event.
- Archived, organized and input information into digital database.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks for a local crime news site.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Social Media Director
Crop Circle Media
Remote
2017.07 - 2018.07
- Created actionable plans to grow and maintain followers through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube for the world's oldest stage magic magazine.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Developed productive relationships with bloggers, online media outlets, and professional stage magicians.
Graphics and Social Media Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
2013.02 - 2015.06
- Crafted content and online fliers for the Smithsonian's largest internal audience.
- Saved $100,000 each year by bringing graphic design and photography in house.
- Wrote succinct, accurate, intelligent and creative copy to drive traffic to brand websites.
- Met multiple deadlines using strong task prioritization skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO 2004.06 - 2008.03
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 2009.08 - 2011.05
Skills
Visual communication expertise
Project Management
Event logistics management
Public Speaking
Research and analysis
Volunteer orientation and onboarding
Mission-oriented
Arts and culture
Software
Illustrator
Hootsuite
Timeline
Community Manager
Converge Denver
2021.11 - 2022.12
Artist
Self-employeed
2021.04 - Current
Freelance Consultant
Self-employeed
2018.08 - 2020.03
Social Media Director
Crop Circle Media
2017.07 - 2018.07
Graphics and Social Media Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
2013.02 - 2015.06
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
DePaul University
2009.08 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of Colorado
2004.06 - 2008.03