Shashi Arnold
Brooklyn
Summary
Graphic designer and illustrator who works alongside clients to create sophisticated visuals. Skilled in writing engaging content, and managing administrative tasks. Experienced in planning and executing art events, coordinating seamless execution, and facilitating creative conversation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Planned and hosted several art events.
- Organized event schedules, aligning timelines with client expectations and requirements.
- Assisted in marketing efforts, promoting events through social media and email campaigns.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and securing services for events.
Woodshop Monitor
Pratt Institute Woodshop
Brooklyn
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Worked in an administrative position, managing and distributing tools from the tool library using software.
- Assisted students and teachers, answered the phone, and maintained the wood shop, and stocked inventory.
- Created promotional material and sent emails.
- Supported instructors by preparing materials and setting up workspaces for classes.
- Maintained database and regular logs of daily monitoring activities.
Writer and Coordinator
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Hosted a series of poetry readings with established authors, like Anne Waldman and Eileen Myles.
- I extensively researched each poet's life and work, and wrote detailed introductions, which I read aloud at the readings.
- Coordinated with other Writers' Forum members, prepared the physical space, and created promotional material leading up to events.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate fresh content ideas.
Literary Intern
Lucky Jefferson Literary Arts Magazine
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Drafted content for social media platforms promoting upcoming issues.
- Collaborated with design team on layout and visual presentation of magazine issues.
Education
BFA - Communication Design Major with Illustration Emphasis
Pratt Institute
Skills
- Community building
- Collaboration
- Administrative duties
- Event hosting
- Graphic design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- illustration
- Content writing
- Microsoft Word
- Social media promotion
- Content creation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Research skills
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Brooklyn
08.2024 - 08.2025
Writer and Coordinator
Brooklyn
08.2024 - 12.2024
Woodshop Monitor
Pratt Institute Woodshop
08.2022 - 05.2025
Literary Intern
Lucky Jefferson Literary Arts Magazine
03.2021 - 05.2021
BFA - Communication Design Major with Illustration Emphasis
Pratt Institute
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