Melanie Gilbert Art and Design

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC, Currently Enrolled. Major in Media, Art, and
Design. MadTech
Relevant Coursework:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC May 2023 Bachelor of
Fine Arts in Illustration
Relevant Coursework: Major in Illustration and Minor in Graphic Design and Digital Media
Awards: Dean’s List for Spring 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022. Graduated Cum Laude.
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Associates Degree in Fine Art and Visual Arts
Awards: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society May 2020

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Baucom Claytor, Receptionist/Scanning Clerk, Charlotte, NC June 2018- August
2024
• Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to
appropriate personnel.
• Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
• Offering technical support and troubleshooting issues to enhance office productivity.
• Created and distributed agendas for meetings and conference calls as part of meeting
preparation
• Prepare documents for scanning
BRK Global Marketing, Inc. Creative Intern, Charlotte NC September 2023- November 2023
• Created storyboards and advertising icons for BRK Company social media.
• By request of my employer, I studied AI tools to enhance office productivity.
• Created animations for company logos.
• Studied Brand Colors and Fonts
• Learned Valuable Marketing Skill
Showmars, Waitress, Charlotte, NC June 2016 — June 2022 • Remained calm and poised
when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working on a table.
• Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
• Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu items.

MEDIA EXPERIENCE:

Campfire Stories UNCC Arts Exhibit, Featured Artist, Charlotte, NC 2023
• Coordinated with art galleries to arrange the display and sale of artwork.
• Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
• Managed technological considerations to transform and manipulate artwork.
• Worked with other artists to benefit and perfect my work and the project.
• Developed Illustrations for children’s books.
Artisan, Commissioned Graphic Designer, Matthews, NC Jan 2023
• Developed creative design for print materials, banners, and signs.
• Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
• Research trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Scott Carpenter, Commissioned Artist, Charlotte, NC Feb 2022 — Feb 2022
• Created detailed photo instructions for the people of Ukraine to address wounds using everyday tools and supplies.
• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style.
• Organized a group of fellow artists to create and dictate the assignment.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Delta Zeta Sorority , Raleigh Wesley Foundation.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS:
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Unity, Unreal Engine, Metahumans, Twine, Blender, Indesign, Autodesk Sketchbook,
Procreate, Effective Time Management, Communication Skills, Friendly and Outgoing Attitude, Excellent Customer Service
Skills, Animation, Stop Motion, Interactive Media Skills, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Word Doc, PowerPoint, Wix.