Animator/Illustrator
Education
B.F.A in Illustration
May 2020, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL
• 3.947 GPA. Summa Cum Laude
• Funded 70% of education with scholarships, grants
• Exhibited artwork in:
2020 Blick Ars Nova Juried Exhibition
2019 Juried Undergrad Art Show (Placed 2nd)
2019 Blick Ars Nova Juried Exhibition
2018 Juried Emerging Artist Spotlight
Associates in Arts
May 2017, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL
• Work shown in 2017 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
Qualifications
Software Knowledge
• Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 2-D: PhotoShop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Clip Studio Paint
• 3-D: Maya, zBrush
• Quick to learn new techniques and software
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
May 2020-Present
• Work with accounting firm to publish biweekly cartoons based on different business terms and definitions
• Commissions of portraits, characters, social media profile pictures and banners
• Draw and pitch speculative artwork to potential picture book, comic strip collaborative projects
NIU Illustration Print Lab Attendant
January 2020-March 2020
Room 307, 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
• Handle printing and maintenance for Epson Stylus Pro 3880 inkjet printer, prep digital files for print
Museum Assistant
August 2019-March 2020
NIU Art Museum
First Floor West End, Altgeld Hall, 116, DeKalb, IL 60115
• Write condition reports on incoming/outgoing artworks
• Install and handle valuable artwork for each exhibition
• Security guard and desk assistant during open hours
Driver
June 2018-July 2019
Papa John’s
1707 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• Cook, clean, handle money until end of shift
• Take orders and handle front desk
• Deliver food safely and promptly
Retail Associate
July 2017-December 2017
2nd and Charles
336 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540
• Stock and maintain merchandise
• Up-sell magazines at register
• Assist customers with knowledge of product (movies, games, music, etc)
Dean Krueger
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Education
B.F.A in Illustration
May 2020, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL
• 3.947 GPA. Summa Cum Laude
• Funded 70% of education with scholarships, grants
• Exhibited artwork in:
2020 Blick Ars Nova Juried Exhibition
2019 Juried Undergrad Art Show (Placed 2nd)
2019 Blick Ars Nova Juried Exhibition
2018 Juried Emerging Artist Spotlight
Associates in Arts
May 2017, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL
• Work shown in 2017 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
Qualifications
Software Knowledge
• Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 2-D: PhotoShop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Clip Studio Paint
• 3-D: Maya, zBrush
• Quick to learn new techniques and software
Work History
Freelance Illustrator
May 2020-Present
• Work with accounting firm to publish biweekly cartoons based on different business terms and definitions
• Commissions of portraits, characters, social media profile pictures and banners
• Draw and pitch speculative artwork to potential picture book, comic strip collaborative projects
NIU Illustration Print Lab Attendant
January 2020-March 2020
Room 307, 330 Gilbert Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
• Handle printing and maintenance for Epson Stylus Pro 3880 inkjet printer, prep digital files for print
Museum Assistant
August 2019-March 2020
NIU Art Museum
First Floor West End, Altgeld Hall, 116, DeKalb, IL 60115
• Write condition reports on incoming/outgoing artworks
• Install and handle valuable artwork for each exhibition
• Security guard and desk assistant during open hours
Driver
June 2018-July 2019
Papa John’s
1707 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• Cook, clean, handle money until end of shift
• Take orders and handle front desk
• Deliver food safely and promptly
Retail Associate
July 2017-December 2017
2nd and Charles
336 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540
• Stock and maintain merchandise
• Up-sell magazines at register
• Assist customers with knowledge of product (movies, games, music, etc)
Dean Krueger
------------ • ------------ • ------------/deankrueger • 131 John St Apt 6, DeKalb IL 60115