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Nistasha Perez

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
04.2021 - 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
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • 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
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • 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
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • 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
02.2013 - 06.2015
  • 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
06.2004 - 03.2008

Master of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
08.2009 - 05.2011

Skills

    Visual communication expertise

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Software

Photoshop

Illustrator

Hootsuite

Timeline

Community Manager

Converge Denver
11.2021 - 12.2022

Artist

Self-employeed
04.2021 - Current

Freelance Consultant

Self-employeed
08.2018 - 03.2020

Social Media Director

Crop Circle Media
07.2017 - 07.2018

Graphics and Social Media Specialist

Smithsonian Institution
02.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

DePaul University
08.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts And Animation

Art Institute of Colorado
06.2004 - 03.2008
Nistasha Perez