Maria Rafaela Armendaris

Art Director, Illustrator and Sales Rep

Message

Intro

Toronto, Canada

Art teacher at share Education

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self Employed

Studied Visual Arts Studio at York university

Graphic Design

Joined September 12, 2022

Skills

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

Portuguese

Advanced

About

I am an art director and sales representative with experience that range industries. I have taught art to children ranging 8-18 years old for 7 years. Also I have directed marketing and advertisement projects as an art director for 3 years. As a freelance artist I have illustrated children’s books, medical illustrations, brochures, logos and brand identity guidelines for clients. I have been a sales representative for 6 years, specializing in B2C sales, grossing about $1million dollars a year for the company.

Experience

share Education

Sep 2019 – Present

Richmond Hill

Art teacher

Planned, designed and executed art classes for students ranging from ages 8 to 18. Maintained a healthy, diverse, classroom environment. Followed the Ontario Arts Curriculum.

Self Employed

Sep 2007 – Present

Toronto

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Illustrated children’s books, logo design, branding & Identity for several clients.

Education

York university

Jan 2016 – Present

Bachelor of Fine Arts with honours , Visual Arts Studio