Visual Development and Illustration
RESUME
June 2023 - August 2026
CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATOR AT NABU
Collaborated with author in book creation process
Visually developed the look and feel of characters and environments for 2 children's books
Produced moodboards, thumbnails, storyboards, and fully colored illustrations for 2 children's books
Updated work in progress on a consistent basis
Incorporated feedback from Creative Director, senior illustrator, and author
Successfully illustrated 2 children's books in 3 months
June 2022 - November 2022
MANAGING EDITOR AT ROOM TO READ
Assisted with research in regards to existing authors, illustrators, and publishers within the Haitian community
Established and coordinated project timeline using Asana
Designed and publicized call for manuscripts
Evaluated manuscripts, logged submissions, and drafted rejection letters
Assisted with the selection of 7 authors
Archived and organized authors’ onboarding documents
Maintained communication with authors regarding next steps
February 2021 - May 2022
DIGITAL AND DESIGN ASSISTANT AT ROOM TO READ
Reviewed book design files from country teams
Confirmed that file assets were collected and properly packaged
Compiled artwork, logos, images, and text in InDesign to re-create book files
Monitored and updated the condition of Room to Read’s books in multiple spreadsheets to ensure title record data is up to date
Designed budget sheet for Girl’s Education Program
Designed flyer, document, and worksheet revolving around Social-Emotional Learning
February 2020 - February 2021
GREETING CARD ILLUSTRATOR AT TELLINGA
Reviewed clients’ description for custom illustrated greeting card
Planned out sequence of illustrated greeting cards in alignment with clients’ description
Hand-drew greeting cards according to art style specified by clients and reference images provided
Mailed custom illustrated greeting cards to clients by deadline