Whitney Sherman 519 Emerald Downs road whitney.sherman@gmail.com Cary, NC. 27519 http://whitneysherman.wix.com/illustration

OBJECTIVES ● Seeking a position where I can grow and advance my skills as a professional artist. My goals

are to give each client a positive experience by implementing an enthusiastic attitude and productive teamwork; I believe customer satisfaction is key.

SKILLS ● Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, MS Office, and Google Drive. ● Proficient in Corel Painter Lite and Sketchbook Express ● Knowledgable in Mac and PC programs ● Knowledgable in Blender and Adobe AfterEffects

EDUCATION Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia Bachelor of Fine Arts, December 2014

EXPERIENCE Thumbtack.com, Online March 2015 - Present, Illustrator

● Research background information to appropriate proper designs ● Devise mock-up sketches to ascertain the client's needs and specifications ● Negotiate finite details of the illustrations and altered them accordingly ● Maintain consistent communication with clients to accomplish a task in a timely manner ● Render and convert files to clients needs

Cafe Europa, Portsmouth, Virginia May 2013 - December 2014, Server

● Prepped and cleaned restaurant for opening and closing ● Provided face-to-face customer service ● Recited detailed specials from the menu ● Answered phone calls to record reservations

Studio Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia August 2014 - December 2014, On-Camera Intern

● Facilitated on-camera directors with talent submissions by posting requests and handling responses

● Assisted in reception by transferring calls to employees and servicing the front desk ● Researched potential projects for talent clientele

Marriott Residence Inn, Norfolk, Virginia January 2013 - February 2013, Night Auditor

Trans World Entertainment (F.Y.E), Norfolk, Virginia May 2011 - May 2012, Sales Associate

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

● American Red Cross Volunteer, National Service Sorority, Raleigh Social Club