Maria Diaz, Visual Developer

About

Maria Diaz is an Illustrator and Visual Developer. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of art in 2020, with a BFA in Illustration. She specializes in editorial illustration, as well as character, and environment design. She is passionate about creating illustrations through bright colors and beautiful compositions.

Experience

Neon Art Signs

Jul 2020 – Present

Chicago, IL

Graphic Design Assistant

Translating client needs and branding strategies into design strategies Designing visual concepts using graphic design tools including design software Selecting colors, fonts, photographs, layouts and other design elements to communicate creative concepts Collaborating with art directors, branding experts, front end developers, marketing, content, and other professionals to create media Articulating and pitching design concepts to clients, art directors and others

Maryland Institute College of Art

Aug 2019 – Mar 2020

Baltimore, MD

Desk Assistant

Serve residents and guests of the residential buildings while maintaining a high regard to customer service Assist with all front desk needs day to day of the Residence Life Office including logging and sorting packages, problem-solving student issues, signing out residential equipment, etc. Temporarily cover front desk guard duties as needed. Create a collaborative environment with students, Residence Life staff and campus partners Perform other related duties as assigned

Maryland Institute College of Art

Aug 2018 – Mar 2020

Baltimore, MD

Postal and Print Employee

Customer service Sort incoming US Mail to the recipients’ campus location Arrange the mail for the delivery route then deliver and pick up campus mail Sort outgoing and inner-campus mail then meter US Mail pieces using a postage meter Operate standard office equipment and postal services machines Perform other related duties as assigned by the Postal & Print Services Manager, Assistant Manager or Full-time Mail Carrier

Maryland Institute College of Art

May 2019 – Jul 2019

Baltimore, MD

Pre-College Office Assistant

Provide support, interventions, and referrals when appropriate for individual student needs Attend and provide assistance with supervising students Complete tasks and procedures assigned by Residential Coordinators Manage phone calls at the Residence Life front desk Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required Greet MICA students, personnel, clients, parents and guests and direct them to the correct staff member

Education

Maryland Institute College of Art

Aug 2016 – May 2020

BFA, Illustration

Maria Diaz

Visual Developer

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