Vivian Maynard
Oak Ridge, NC
Profile
A talented illustrator experienced in graphic design with a passion for commercial graphics. With over 3 years of personal and agency experience, focusing mainly on business growth as well as branding.
Experience
Social Media Manager, Maynard Refrigeration; Hickory, NC — 2019 to Present
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Created Social Media posts and ads for the business weekly
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Help build the company’s newest website in collaboration with a digital agency
Intern at Team Avalon Studios; Canada — Summer 2021
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Character creation and animation for a project slated to be published on YouTube.
The Fat Cat Limited Art Gallery; Oak Ridge NC - December 2019
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Worked promoting and supporting local artists that sold their works through the gallery
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Helped customers with purchases, as well as packaging/wrapping their items for travel or gifting.
Education
East Carolina University: Degree in Fine Arts - 2019 to Present
Awards/Recognitions
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Dean’s list freshman & sophomore years at ECU
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Recognized as an outstanding student during freshman year due to a high GPA
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Featured with Louise Simonson on CBS News during National Women’s Month highlighting the future of women in the comic book industry
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Member of the Illustration Guild
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Member of the Graphic Design Guild
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Skills & Other Notables
Commission Artist 2020 to Present
Graphic Design
Background Illustration
Full-scale Character illustration ( Example: colors)
Includes both Traditional and Digital
Trained in Public Speaking
Custom Digital and Hand Drawn Logo Design
Package Design
Photoshop; Intermediate Experience
Illustrator; Intermediate Experience
Procreate Expert
Character Design; Intermediate Experience
Background Design; Architectural and Landscape
Podcaster and Voice Actor
Expert with traditional mediums; Pencil, Paper, Rulers and Ink.
Websites Builder and Photographer
References
Brandy Owen - brandy@thearchegroup.com
Brain Shear- brian@brian-shearer.com
Scott Maynard- rsmaynard@earthlink.net
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Want to know more? Drop me a line!