I am a committed, hardworking and reliable professional Illustrator with extensive experience creating engaging and visually stunning images for print, digital and web mediums. I am skilled in traditional and digital illustration techniques with a strong understanding of design principles and layout. With a pencil as my wizard staff and a palette as my companion, I venture into the realms of the fantastical, the outdoors, and the pages of well-thumbed books to bring back a treasure trove of visuals. I am hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieving both personal and project goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation with a background in sales, customer service and operations management. Highly skilled at fostering relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention while improving satisfaction levels. Seeking to leverage strong target achievement to progress within a growing company.

Geraldine Michelo

I am a committed, hardworking and reliable professional Illustrator with extensive experience creating engaging and visually stunning images for print, digital and web mediums. I am skilled in traditional and digital illustration techniques with a strong understanding of design principles and layout. With a pencil as my wizard staff and a palette as my companion, I venture into the realms of the fantastical, the outdoors, and the pages of well-thumbed books to bring back a treasure trove of visuals. I am hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieving both personal and project goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation with a background in sales, customer service and operations management. Highly skilled at fostering relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention while improving satisfaction levels. Seeking to leverage strong target achievement to progress within a growing company.

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I am a committed, hardworking and reliable professional Illustrator with extensive experience creating engaging and visually stunning images for print, digital and web mediums. I am skilled in traditional and digital illustration techniques with a strong understanding of design principles and layout.
With a pencil as my wizard staff and a palette as my companion, I venture into the realms of the fantastical, the outdoors, and the pages of well-thumbed books to bring back a treasure trove of visuals.
I am hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieving both personal and project goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation with a background in sales, customer service and operations management. Highly skilled at fostering relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention while improving satisfaction levels. Seeking to leverage strong target achievement to progress within a growing company.

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Skills

Procreate
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Illustration
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Fantasy Illustration
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Book Cover
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Experience Level

Procreate
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Fantasy Illustration
Expert
Book Cover
Intermediate
Editorial Illustration
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at Ulster University
September 9, 2019 - July 2, 2024

Qualifications

Diploma in Professional Practice
September 1, 2022 - June 23, 2023

Industry Experience

Retail, Other
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