ALEJANDRA ABAD |
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4lejandra4bad@gmail.com | 954-482-2995|
PURPOSE |
ÒDesign is
part of our culture and my goal is to explore it with innovation.Ó
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SKILLS | Òimagination and technologyÓ
Bilingual,
Creative, Diverse, Resourceful, Determined, Adaptable
Photoshop, Illustrator, After
Effects, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver
Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion
Graphics, Story Board, Video Production, Animation,Web Design
Concepts: Structure, Organization,
Architecture, Culture & Society
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EDUCATION| Ònew media, video, filmÓ | architecture, design and
experimental art
| The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL | Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2006
–2009
| RISD Fusion Arts Exchange, Providence, RI | Graphic and Art workshops in New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C 2 – 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 | Òfreelance graphic design, video
production, and art projectsÓ
| The School of the Art
Institute of Chicago,
Chicago, IL | Computer Technology Assistant, 2006 –2008
| Clever Factory, Nashville, TN | Free Lance
Graphic Designer, children products for Target, Wallgreens– 2007
| Looptopia Art Festival, Chicago IL | Installed, ÒVisible
GesturesÓ and hosted guests – 2007
| DJ SpookyÕs 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, Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Supervisor,
Architecture Lab – 2005
| Young At Art ChildrenÕs Museum, Davie, FL | Hostess & Guide,
art projects for birthday parties, 2001 – 2004
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AWARDS| EXHIBITION | Òembracing culture and the artsÓ
| Merit & Presidential
Scholarship Recipient,
(SAIC) 2006 –2008
| Fusion Arts Exchange Digital
Media Certificate,
granted by the Department of State, Washington D.C –2008
| Adobe Design Achievement
Awards,
semifinalist in Illustration design, online submission –2008
|
Who Art Thou? Lollapalooza, An
art exhibition at a music festival, Chicago, IL –2007
| VOID, an exhibition of algorithmic
drawings GardenFresh art gallery, Chicago, IL, –2007
| Arts for the Future
Scholarship Award
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, –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