Alejandra Abad
Design + Process
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   I can make your projects marvellous!

     I make illustrations and motion graphics for One by Four.
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RESUME
4lejandra4bad@gmail.com
954.482.2995


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PURPOSE
   “Design is part of our culture and I explore art forms with innovation.”


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SKILLS   “Imagination and problem solving”
   Bilingual, Creative, Diverse, Resourceful, Determined, Adaptable

   Concepts: Structure, Organization, Architecture, Narratives in Culture & Society
   Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver
   Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Animation & Web Design

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EDUCATION   “new media, video, film” & "architecture & design"

   The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2006 –2009
   RISD Fusion Arts Exchange, Providence, RI - Studies in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C – 2008
   Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL - Majored in Architecture, 2003 – 2006
   Northeast High School, Oakland Park, FL - Architecture and Graphic Design Magnet Program

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WORK EXPERIENCE   “Freelance graphic design for companies and individuals, video production, and art projects”

   CDF GROUP, Boca Raton, FL - In-house Graphic Designer, 2009 –2010
   The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago,IL - Computer Technology Assistant, 2006 –2008
   Clever Factory, Nashville, TN - Children products for Target, & Dollar Tree Wallgreens– 2007
   Looptopia Art Festival, Chicago, IL - Installed, “Visible Gestures” and hosted guests – 2007
   DJ Spooky’s Link City, Chicago, IL - Video Production and Camera Work and Photo Collage– 2007
   Palm Grille Restaurant, Sunrise, FL - Hostess, and costumer service– 2006
   Broward Community College, Downtown Ft.lauderdale, FL - Supervisor, Architecture Lab – 2005
   Young At Art Children’s Museum, Davie, FL - Hostess & Guide, art projects for birthday parties, 2001 – 2004

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AWARDS | EXHIBITION    “Embracing culture and the arts”

    Smashing Magazine, Desktop Wallpaper Calendar Contest - Online submision –2009
    Lobsters & Crabs,"Live show" - Chicago, IL - Real Time Broadcast Show & Art Performance at En3my –2008
    BFA, "Light Creatures"- Chicago, IL - Video & Sculpture Installation at Sullivan Art Gallery –2008
    Merit & Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Chicago, IL-Grant for the arts 2006 –2008
    Fusion Arts Exchange Digital Media Certificate - Granted by the Department of State, D.C –2008
     Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Semifinalist in Illustration design - Online submission –2008
     Who Art Thou? Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL - Art exhibit for music festival –2007
     Dropped Frames,"Untitled" -- Chicago, IL, -Performance video for Min Jeong Cha at G2 Art Gallery –2007
    Dropped Frames,"Interviews" -- Chicago, IL, Video installation, at G2 Art Gallery –2007
     VOID,"Thread" -- Chicago, IL, - Art exhibit on algorithmic drawings at GardenFresh Art Gallery –2007
     Arts for the Future Scholarship Award, Ft. Lauderdale FL - Arts for the Future Scholarship Award –2003
     The Miami Herald Silver Knights Award, Ft. Lauderdale, FL- Honorable Mention, –2003
     Uni Bank Art Award, Ft. Lauderdale, FL -First Place, Hispanic Heritage Contest, mixed media –2003
     Broward County Fair Award, Oakland Park,FL - First Place, computer generated poster –2001

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