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Rubicelia Bonilla

La Jolla,CA

Summary

Willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries. Adobe, Photoshop and Indesign proficiency. Seeking and maintaining full-time positions that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude. With the ability to work well with others and take on any added responsibilities to ensure a smooth work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist

Jonathan Urbina
2024.01 - 2024.04
  • Designed and created a patch for a military unit that will be stationed in Japan this year
  • Maintained clear communication with client throughout project duration, ensuring satisfaction with final deliverables.

Muralist

Jason Morgan
2021.08 - 2023.09
  • Presented portfolio of completed artworks at conferences to showcase abilities.
  • Collaborated with clients to design custom murals, resulting in satisfied customers and increased referrals.
  • Cut and measured materials for mural installations.
  • Documented progress throughout each stage of the creative process by taking photos or videos—creating valuable content for marketing purposes such as social media and website updates.
  • Developed concept sketches and detailed renderings for client approval before commencing the painting process.
  • Properly stored equipment and organized work environment.
  • Used painting skills to complete various major and minor exterior and interior painting jobs.
  • Maintained a safe and organized working environment while painting murals, reducing the risk of accidents or damage.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.

Volunteer

ASCE
2023.02 - 2023.02
  • Took active role in responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns the public had.
  • Maintained order.
  • Helped with setting up for the event.
  • Stayed for additional time to help clean after the event was over

Volunteer

Schools
2015.09 - 2023.01

Over the years I've consistently gone back to my old elementary school and middle school to help teachers with programs like MESA or STEM. That ranged from just helping kids if they had any issues or keeping an eye that no one gets hurt. I've stayed in touch with a lot of my teachers and have gone to give speeches and advice to middle school students to help prep them for both high school and college.

Intern

Color Compton
2021.03 - 2021.04
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various different art media.
  • Worked to develop a sense of my history and portray it in my works.

Tutor

Roosevelt Middle School
2018.01 - 2018.05
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for six graders, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Increased student comprehension toward math.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

No Degree - Visual Arts

UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Dominguez High School
Compton, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Digital illustration
  • Motion graphics
  • Traditional Art Mediums
  • Print design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D and 3D designs
  • Canvas
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Client Consultations
  • Logo creation
  • Project Design
  • Gallery and Exhibit Preparation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Related Courses

  • DOC 1 and 2- Diversity and Justice
  • ETHN 1- Intro: Land and Labor
  • VIS 22- Formations of Modern Art
  • VIS 30- Intro to Speculative Design
  • VIS 70N- Introduction to Media
  • VIS 135- Design Research Methods
  • AAS 11- Intro Black Diasporic Studies
  • VIS 21B- Introduction/ Asian Art

Timeline

Freelance Artist

Jonathan Urbina
2024.01 - 2024.04

Volunteer

ASCE
2023.02 - 2023.02

Muralist

Jason Morgan
2021.08 - 2023.09

Intern

Color Compton
2021.03 - 2021.04

Tutor

Roosevelt Middle School
2018.01 - 2018.05

Volunteer

Schools
2015.09 - 2023.01

No Degree - Visual Arts

UC San Diego

High School Diploma -

Dominguez High School
Rubicelia Bonilla