I am a graduate of Towson University, where I earned a BFA in Digital Art + Design and a minor in marketing. After graduating, I returned to Towson University and earned a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Interactive Media Design. I am most excited to work in the UI/UX design industry in the future.
In my illustrations, I commonly depict themes of everyday, common occurrences. For example, in my BFA Final Project, I focused on moments that bring people together, specifically through an illustration series that focuses on the power food has to bring people together.
Other objects you will see throughout a lot of my illustrations are florals, plants, furniture, food, and mountains. Common themes I explore are space, peoples spaces and how they might look, food illustration, videography, photography, and commercial design.
Want to get in touch? Email me at: reilly.sharpless7@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Towson University: 2022
Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Interactive Media Design
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework: User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Design, Website Production
Towson University: 2021
Major in Digital Art and Design; Minor in Marketing
Cumulative GPA: 3.92/4.0; Dean’s List 2019-2021
Relevant Coursework: Web Design, Digital Illustration, Typography, Animation, Photo Imaging, Visual Concepts
Anne Arundel Community College: 2018
Associates Degree in Transfer Studies with a focus in Business Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
Donnelly's Dockside and Marina, Arnold, MD; September 2016- Present
Server and previous Host
· Provide food and drink to 50-100 customers in a faced paced environment and supported $10,000 in average daily revenue
· Ability to multitask and manage multiple tables of varied sizes at one time
· Successfully managed and average of 25+ tables per shift, consistently achieving high degrees of customer satisfaction
· Train 1-2 new employees each month
· Handle large amounts of money in multiple transactions daily
Belvedere Art Camp, Arnold, MD; June 2013- Present
· Develop, create, and facilitate a weekly theme, divided into daily projects
· Supply management; take inventory, acquire, organize and catalog supplies
· Direct and teach 3 classes daily, interacting and leading 75 kids a day
VOLUNTEER WORK
Cystic Fibrosis Foundations Great Strides Fundraising Walk, Annapolis, MD; May 2010- Present
· Fundraise; in 2024 raising 16,080 in donations and exceeding the fundraising goal by 60%
· Determine location for and set up stands of organizations and family teams
· Coordinate, order and create apparel for personal team; distribute to 30+ team members
· Set-up and run food stands during event, serving 300+ people
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Silent Auction, Annapolis, MD; 2019
· Organized and arranged 40+ silent auction items
· Welcomed and checked-in 100+ attendees
· Passed out and collected bid slips during auction
Belvedere Elementary, Arnold, MD; 2013- Present
· Read to Pre-K through 5th grade students
· Teach and run art lessons
· Organize and run a potluck for parents
· Help inventory and weed library collection
SKILLS
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet
· IACT Expert and Professional IT Certification focused in Adobe Programs- Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
· Knowledgeable in Dreamweaver, Bootstrap, ZavaScript, JQuery, and WordPress
AWARDS & HONORS
· Tau Sigma National Honor Society, 2017- 2021
· National Society of Leadership and Success, 2019-2021
· Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2018- 2021
· Dean's List, 2017- 2021