Resume

Alexis Eve Deprey
alexis@threadwood.com | Manchester, CT

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration August 2004 – May 2009
Minors: French, Psychology 3.5 GPA
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Bob’s Discount Furniture, Manchester, CT June 2009 - October 2011
          Graphic Designer
  • Created and managed in-store signage, point of purchase posters and tags advertising
    various merchandise elements. 
  • Developed cohesive signage and graphics to differentiate and enhance areas of the stores
    as well as influence the overall look of the brand that is seen in-store, on T.V. and online. 
  • Organized and updated our Advertising department's Sharepoint to aid in-store operations.

Anita Deprey Studio of Dance & Performing Arts Center, East Hartford, CT September 2002 – Present
          Graphic Designer
  • Created the current studio logo.
  • Create print and web advertising for local newspapers, magazines and the studio’s website.
  • Maintain and personalize the website using a website builder.
  • Edit photos and video content for the studio’s website.
  • Dance Instructor

  • Instruct fundamental dance principals and techniques across multiple dance disciplines
    including: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, and Hip Hop. 
  • Provide individual attention in private lessons with personal choreography reflecting
    each student’s strengths and working through their weaknesses. 
  • Choreograph pieces spanning several dance skill levels.


HONORS & AWARDS
The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT – John Fawcett       April, 2008
John Fawcett Illustration Scholarship
  • Awarded for talent and excellence in hand made illustration.

The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT– Art Deptartment Faculty      April 2009
Faculty’s Choice Award
  • Received the Faculty's Choice Award for the BFA Spring 2009 show for my senior thesis 
  • project "ImaginEvie", a children's book I wrote, illustrated, printed and book bound for the show.



ART SHOWS
    Hot One Inch Action, Portland, OR            December 2011
    Spring BFA 2009, Storrs, CT                      April 2009


SKILLS
Adobe CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects. Wacom Tablet, Cintiq, and 
Microsoft Office products. Familiar and efficient on both Windows and Mac operating systems.


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