Cell: 312-504-4072

Web: k2thet.com

Email: kattieblackburn@gmail.com

Qualification

Results-oriented, high-energy illustration graduate, with a successful record of accomplishments. Seeking a hands-on, full-time position with an illustration or design firm. Major strengths include strong team player/leadership, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency and a great attitude.

Art Profile

-Sequence, movement, gestural features, depth and composition in work

-A clean and unique style that is recognizable

-Consistent in impeccable quality (even with short turn around time frames)

Experience

Art Teacher, Young Rembrandts, Inc. Chicago, IL Mar ’11-Present

Teach art classes part-time at Oriole Park Elementary School and Gary Elementary School through employer. (Age of students range from pre-K to 5th grade) Present a monthly art history lesson to students and assist in their research on the artist.

Freelance Illustrator Chicago, IL Jul ‘08-Present

Recent projects include: Creating fashion prints for a small retail client in New York, designing a line of original greeting cards sold online, and illustrating own children’s book (publish date TBD).

Supervisor, Starbucks Northbrook, IL Aug ‘10-Present

Manage a team of (5) daily at local store. Assist in training and developing the skill-set of new team members. Maintain cash resources by computing sales prices, receiving and processing payments, and reporting accurate sales totals. Demonstrate excellence in service and hospitality by invaluable interpersonal communication skills. Effective when working under pressure, always punctual and most importantly, reliable.

Wrangler/Receptionist, Bark Bark Club Chicago, IL June ’08-Aug ‘10

Supervised 30-50 dogs per shift. Answered phones and was client facing each day. Developed the overall social media strategy. Led training of new staff for the pet services provided at the Club, which included: feeding schedules, medical care and facility maintenance.

Production Assistant, Zen T Chicago, IL Sept ’05-June ’08

Assisted in the design of 8-pieces for the Fall 2006-2007 collection. Applied appliqués on T- shirts and sweatshirts for sale at store/events. Assisted in choosing fabrics for clothing line. Sales representative for line at major local shows (i.e. Shop CHICAGO). Performed various administrative tasks.

Education

American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL — BFA 2008

Ivy Tech State College, Lafayette, IN — 2003-2004

Skills

Traditional: Ink, watercolor, Photography, charcoal, scratchboard, storyboard, and pencil

Computer: Microsoft Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress