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Alexandria Violet

Alexandria Violet

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital Art Director at Identity Systems, Inc.

  • Education

    • Art Institute of Toronto

      2006 - 2008
      Associates Animation 3.8 GPA

      Education focused on design and movement, with a basis in fundamental art programs, here I studied 2D and 3D (Maya, 3D Studio Max) animation, character design, acting and movement, the history of animation, storyboarding, background design and animation layout, drawing in perspective and more. Just short of graduation, the school went bankrupt, and so I was unable to gain my degree.

    • Sheridan College

      2005 - 2006
      Certificate program Fine Arts 3.6 GPA

      Studied 2D design, color theory I and II, 3D design, basics of animation, philosophy, mythology, life drawing, painting, perspective drawing/drafting.

    • Columbus College of Art & Design

      2009 - 2012
      Bachlors of Illustration Illustration 3.7 GPA

      Activities and Societies: CCAD Student Animation Collective, Sketch Club, Artist Ally Illustration Group Founder Columbus College of Art and Design is an internationally known art school, known for its core in rigorous classical teaching and methodology, which is later married into new concepts and idea generating, with a focus on design, innovation and professionalism.

  • Experience

    • Starbucks

      Nov 2007 - May 2010
      Barista

      Provided legendary customer service,promoted merchandise sales, accomplishedCoffee Master and held in store coffeeseminars to promote community and culture.

    • Mac Worthington Gallerie

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Gallery Intern

      Assisted in gallery sales and specialevents (Comfest, Gallery Hop, Pride).

    • Columbus College of Art & Design

      Sept 2010 - May 2011
      CCAD 3D Illustration Lab Technician

      Creates one and two part silicone molds, resin casting, facial prosthetic casting, hanging/displaying of 3D work in exhibitions, creature creation, armature building, lab up-keep and student assistance.

    • Galleria Evangelia

      Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
      Gallery Intern

      Assisted in gallery special events, hanging shows,scheduling events, and office management for international and local clients and artists.

    • Freelance / Graphic Design Services

      Aug 2012 - now
      Children's Book Illustrator

      Currently illustrating a book written by Nick Ciranni. Work entails full page color illustration, spot illustration, book design and layout, formatting for publishing, text design and layout, and book cover illustration. Mediums used are traditional. Further details are strictly confidential until completion of the project.

    • Identity Systems, Inc.

      Feb 2013 - now
      Assistant Art Director

      Generates customized graphics, illustrations, layouts, and designs, web design, and digital/print marketing pieces in Illustrator and Photoshop for 4 color process printing, screen printing, and engraving. Created professional e-commerce site from scratch with a $100,000+ net gain upon first 6 months of publication ( www.identitysystemsinc.com ). Ensure high quality of prints and print collateral, as well as maintain current working knowledge of plotter printers, UV printers, laminators, and positives for screen printing. Show less

    • Identity Systems, Incorporated

      Aug 2013 - now

      Generates customized graphics, illustrations, layouts, and designs, web design, and digital/print marketing pieces in Illustrator and Photoshop for 4 color process printing, screen printing, and engraving. Created professional e-commerce site from scratch with a $100,000+ net gain upon first 6 months of publication ( www.identitysystemsinc.com ). Ensure high quality of prints and print collateral, as well as maintain current working knowledge of plotter printers, UV printers, laminators, and positives for screen printing. Show less

      • Digital Art Director

        Jun 2018 - now

      • Assistant Art Director

        Aug 2013 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coffee Master

      Starbucks
      Sept 2009