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NECHAMA FRIER
http://nechamafrier.com
nechamafrier@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2007-2010
B.F.A. in Illustration, Creative Writing Minor
Graduated in Spring 2010, cum laude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Better Art Studios, 2011-Present
Freelance Illustrator. Working independently with clients to complete illustration and design tasks. Client list includes Fox Studios, FMyLife.com, Baltimore Theatre Project, and independent law firms.

Nations Photo Lab, 2010-2011
Customer Service Representative. Full time job serving customers for a fast-paced photo printing lab. Multi-tasked daily to answer phones, service online customer support via chat and email, and work with databasing on a regular basis.

MICA Pre-College, Summer 2008-2010
Desk Assistant. Worked as a security contact in addition to sorting student mail, monitoring sign-in, and escorting pre-college students to classes.

MICA Campus Safety, 2007-2010
Desk Guard. Worked as a security contact, in charge of patrolling the buildings, calling
shuttles, and being alert for situations and emergencies.

Rivals of the West, Spring 2010
Head of Publicity. Led a team to create promotional material, maintain the Company
web site, handle press release, and facilitate ticket sales for a show seating over 1000.

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Eat, Sleep, Draw Magazine
March 2011
Piece featured in print and web publication.

Illustrators Club 15
Spring 2010
Piece selected for exhibit in DC as well as inclusion in IC catalog.

MICA Juried Exhibit
Fall 2009
Work selected to be displayed in juried show.

“MICARotica”
AY 2009-2010
Submissions Officer and contributer to a monthly magazine.

Words on Wheels
Fall 2009
Winner in MTA/MICA Illustration competition.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Illustration
I am comfortable not only with the process of art-making, but completing projects in a professional setting under deadlines. I always make the satisfaction of the client my top priority. One of my greatest thrills is matching my own artistic expression with the specific needs of the task at hand, and adapting to that situation seamlessly.
Publicity
Illustration and Publicity go hand in hand, and so I consider it my duty to have a working knowledge of both. Leading or participating in a team, I make sure to take the initiative in creating and executing a plan. Whether it’s custom-designing fliers for a target audience, budgeting, or simply finding the right people to talk to, I pay attention to the most important details.
Writing
I have a passion for words well-put together, born from the belief that good imagery can never overcome poor verbal communication. I try to marry words and images, whether with fiction, journalism, or press release. The art of creating the appropriate words for the appropriate context is invaluable.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Windows/Mac OS
Watercolor
Ink and ink wash
Oil painting
Graphite
Charcoal
Collage