Lindsey Ellis
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA | 2020
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M.F.A. Themed Entertainment Design
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA | 2017
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B.A. Studio Art
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B.A. Art History
SKILLS
Digital Skills:
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Revit
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Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
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Sketch Up
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3ds Max
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Keynote
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Microsoft Office
Traditional Studio Skills:
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Painting: acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital
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Drawing: charcoal, graphite, ink
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Prop/Costume Fabrication
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Carpentry
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Scenic Design
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Glassblowing
Additional:
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Research and synthesis of complex information
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Critical thinking and analysis
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Strong writing and verbal communication
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Organized and detail oriented
STUDY ABROAD
2016 | France
Artist Residency and Paleolithic Cave Exploration
2015 | Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia
Independent backpacking
2013 | Italy
Art Workshop
ORGANIZATIONS
Slice Creative Network Member
TEA NextGen Member
WORK EXPERIENCE
Universal Orlando Resort: Art & Design Department 2019-Present
Temp Designer
Concept Artist - Subject to NDA
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Responsible for concept illustrations, sketchup models, color renderings and RFP packages on various capital projects
Colorist
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Produced color elevations for Halloween Horror Nights
Décor Specialist
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Design, fabricate and maintain décor for marquee events such as Christmas and Mardi Gras
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Responsible for safe and efficient installation and strike of décor in the field
RELEVANT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Miziker x SCAD Pitchfest July-Aug 2020
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One of eight students selected by Miziker Entertainment to take part in a collaborative program to create a short video promoting our work.
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Eagerly integrated knowledge imparted by members of the Miziker team to develop the new skills necessary to produce the video as envisioned
SCADPro x Savannah Economic Development Authority Oct 2020
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Selected for a weekend design challenge to pitch concepts of a lobby experience entertaining potential SEDA clients visiting Savannah
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Embraced and met tight deadlines with a multi-departmental team that received high praise from SEDA for our ability to incorporate feedback and present emotionally resonant concepts
SCADPro x Trane Technologies Sponsored Course Mar-May 2020
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Developed an on-brand immersive experience telling the story of Trane Technologies for purposes of band loyalty and investor relations for their North Carolina Headquarters
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Leader for process book team, main presenter, storyboard/key art illustrator, graphic designer and script editor
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Final presentation was well received by Trane Technologies
Creative Director - Themed Entertainment Design Showcase Sep-Nov 2019
SCAD | Savannah, GA
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Successfully orchestrated the creation and execution of the inaugural showcase
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Responsible for managing budgets, documenting process, encouraging student participation, and adhering to SCAD’s brand identity and standards
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Partnered with Art Director to maintain consistent creative direction
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Recognized by the Dean for outstanding performance and secured funding for a second event
EXHIBITIONS
2017 Senior Exhibition
B-Gallery | Western Washington University
2017 Figure & Symbol
B-Gallery | Western Washington University
2016 Emergence (Guest Curator)
Firehouse Café and Performing Arts Center | Bellingham, WA
2013 Gallery Italia
B-Gallery | Western Washington University
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2017 Corporeal
B.F.A. Exhibition Catalogue entry on Eleanor Ortland (w/ Marissa Lemon)
Department of Art & Art History
Western Washington University
2017 Coded Threads
Exhibition Catalogue entries on Shelia Klein and Laura Thapthimkuna (w/ Marissa Lemon and Olivia Harris)
Department of Art & Art History
Western Washington University
2017 Designing to Reduce Anxiety: The Early Years of Disneyland
Scholar’s Week research presentation
Department of Art & Art History
Western Washington University