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Freelance Toy Designer/ Illustrator
Michelle Ferrell
New York, NY
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About
I’m interested in designing beautiful, yet functional products. Creating stories and illustrations, which captivate and inspire imagination.
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Education
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Bachelor's degree Toy DesignFashion Institute of Technology2009 - 2013Involved in volunteer work with Student Life, club representative for Student council meetings, VP of Asian Student network 2011-2012. Participated in the Black Student Union's fall fashion show 2012 and other BSU events. Minored in Asian studies and attended lectures and seminars.
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Associate's degree Arts and Behavioral ScienceSan Jacinto College2006 - 2008I volunteered with the Student Center to receive state funding for the college. Participated in school functions, volunteer efforts, and arts center.
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Experience
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Freelance Graphic DesignerKrag IncFeb 2014 - Present (12 years 4 months)
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Freelance DesignerBlue Banana GroupFeb 2014 - Feb 2014Developing updated style for next generation of Stretchkins generic product, which consisted of creating style guides for faces of plush product.
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In-house DesignerGoldberger ToyNov 2013 - Jan 2014 (2 months)Updating new outfits for the Classic Baby product line for the next generation. Creating digital flat spec sheets for doll clothing presentations in Hong Kong. Adjusting color template for packaging design and developing planogram specs for product placement. Retouching product photos for power point presentations and product listings for the internet and launching a social networking via Instagram and Tumblr.
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Freelance DesignerNew AdventuresJun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)Designing for their new product in development, Take ‘N Play, a line of iPad houses with simulated game play and figures. Creating flatspecs for Lil Tots 18”doll clothing presentation, included graphic T-shirts, textile patterns and textures. Line extensions for the Baby Basic line; including a potty training set and a diaper bag concept. Arranging the boards with their packaging graphics. Other projects included: website coloring pages, connect-the-dots, and mazes.
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Library AideFashion Institute of TechnologySep 2010 - May 2011 (8 months)Responsible for administering technical support for the student body. Learned to advise with a diverse student population and explain basic library computer functions.
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Awards
2003-01-01 - World Scholar - Athlete Games participant
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mcferrell, member since 2014
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