Illustrator and Museum Educator

Resume posted by jamck614 in Museum and Gallery.

Desired position type: Full-Time/ Part-Time/ Contract

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Summary

Passionate illustrator and museum educator with a B.F.A. from SCAD seeking a full-time position in museum education or arts programming. Bringing a strong background in collaborative creative problem-solving and a passion for making art and culture accessible and meaningful to diverse communities. Relocating to NYC on December 1st (Available to start Dec 7th).

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design – Sept 2022 – May 2025

Degree: Illustration BFA, Animated Illustration and Publication

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Experience

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace – Feb 2023 – Present

Lead Museum Guide & Community Relations Assistant

  • Developed and launched new educational programming and interpretive materials that expanded museum and digital audience engagement for youth and adult visitors.
  • Created social media graphics, email campaigns, brochures, and print collateral in collaboration with the marketing team to support museum programming and visitor engagement.
  • Delivered engaging tours and educational workshops on Juliette Gordon Low and Girl Scout history, using clear storytelling and public speaking to connect with diverse audiences; earned 11 five-star visitor reviews.

 

Mayo Clinic – Sept 2024 – Nov 2024

Presentation Co-Lead & Associate Ideation Lead (SCADPro Sponsored Course)

  • Collaborated on a 17-person team to develop a virtual walking tour for Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, leading the design of cohesive branding assets. 
  • Produced slide decks, process book layouts, and a repeat pattern to unify the project’s visual identity.

 

Freelance Artist (Self-Employed) – Sept 2021 – Present

Visual Artist, Designer, & Arts Educator

  • Illustration: Illustrated a range of client and personal projects, including portraits, children’s book illustrations, surface design collections, and editorial pieces, adapting across different formats and audiences.
  • Art Education: Established and independently led an 8-week illustration and character design curriculum for children ages 7–13 in a summer arts program, teaching introductory illustration classes.
  • Design: Designed a range of client and personal projects, including logos, brand identities, hand lettering, posters, and merchandise, developing cohesive visual systems across print and digital formats.
  • Gallery Curation: Led branding, artist outreach, and curation for an apartment gallery exhibition, attracting 60+ attendees and showcasing 20+ works in a cohesive, community-building event.

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • After Effects
  • Procreate
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace

Specialties

    Community Engagement, Curriculum Development, Exhibition Curation, Museum Education, Public Programming, Public Speaking, Visual Communications, Workshop Facilitation

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Illustrator and Museum Educator