KIKELOMO AMUSA-SHONUBI

ARTIST/DESIGNER

SKILLS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Design and create bespoke items for individual clients using standard and Tunisian crochet. Create one-of-a-kind jewelry using metal wire, glass or ceramic beads and polymer clay.

• Assist crochet fiber artists with technical aspects of pattern design, including layout, copy editing, production of schematics and charts, and maintaining consistency in pattern measurements.

• Assist celebrated author with research and development of multicultural arts and craft projects for upcoming book. Modified traditional craft techniques to draft instructions appropriate for middle grade school children.

• Work with individual clients to design graphics for professional use including logos and general brand identity. Develop and assist with maintenance of websites using HTML, CSS and preferred CMS. Develop new concepts and ideas for current and future projects using illustration, color renderings and digital applications, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

ART/DESIGN

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assist artists with general administrative duties including website management, database management, email correspondence and shipments. Ensure all facets of studio are running smoothly in day-to-day operations.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Administrative Assistant Late Night Snack LLC Brooklyn, NY

Office/Design Assistant TZ Design New York, NY

Program Associate Families First Inc. Brooklyn, NY

Exhibit Technician Staten Island Children’s Museum Staten Island, NY

Digital Production Auditor Simon & Schuster Digital New York, NY

EDUCATION