Valerie Nelson
TUCSON
Summary
Outstanding collaborative and interpersonal skills with expertise in building relationships to achieve objectives, accustomed to performing in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Skilled in navigating complex technical environments with a solid background as a Computer User Support Specialist. Possess strong troubleshooting capabilities and adept at providing solutions to enhance system functionality and user satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with users, ensuring understanding and proper use of software and hardware. Improved help desk response times and user experience through proactive support and training initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Concept Artist
FREELANCE CONCEPT ARTIST
Tucson
02.2018 - Current
QA TESTER
EXPERIS
Tempe
04.2022 - 11.2022
ILLUSTRATOR
REDSCAR
United Kingdom
04.2019 - 06.2019
CHARACTER CONCEPT ARTIST
JOZACMUSIC
Remote
02.2018 - 04.2018
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JAMES DANA
Tucson
11.2021
Education
UX/UI Certificate Program -
U of A
01.2021
Conceptual Design -
Computer Graphics Masters Academy (CGMA)
01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Game Development
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA01.2017
Associates Degree - Fine/Studio Arts, General
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01.2009
Skills
- Launch & Implementation
- Art direction
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Feedback incorporation
- Team collaboration
- Creative brainstorming
- Project management
- UI and UX design
- Customer relationships
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem analysis
Awards
- Academy of Art University Spring Show, 2016
- Pima Community College Juror's Exhibition, 2010
- Student Gallery Refuse Exhibition, 2009
- Art Gallery Exhibition, 2006
- High School Invitation Art Exhibition, 2000
Volunteer Associations
- World Wildlife Foundation, Volunteer, 01/16, Present
- Greenpeace, Volunteer, 01/16, 12/18
- Natural Resources Defence Council, Volunteer, 01/16, Present
Timeline
QA TESTER
EXPERIS
04.2022 - 11.2022
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JAMES DANA
11.2021
ILLUSTRATOR
REDSCAR
04.2019 - 06.2019
Concept Artist
FREELANCE CONCEPT ARTIST
02.2018 - Current
CHARACTER CONCEPT ARTIST
JOZACMUSIC
02.2018 - 04.2018
UX/UI Certificate Program -
U of A
Conceptual Design -
Computer Graphics Masters Academy (CGMA)
Bachelor's Degree - Game Development
Academy of Art University
Associates Degree - Fine/Studio Arts, General
Pima Community College
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