Melissa Palacios - Graphic Designer, Network Nexus Studios

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Work Background

Network Nexus StudiosHead of Wreckless Comics Department

May. 2024-Lead the Reckless Comics creative team -Onboarding and help training creative staff -Help create proposals and pitches -Maintain creative vision and direction of the department -Help establishes budgets and timelines -Oversee the Creative Process to maintain quality

Network Nexus StudiosCharacter Artist

Aug. 2023-Lead a creative team for a web-based graphic novel/comic project titled REV. -Oversee and approve various art assets, including character sheets, concept art, and graphic novel illustrations.

Elsewhere BetaCharacter Design/Concept Artist

Apr. 2023 - May. 2023San Francisco Bay Area-Designed visually stunning character and concept art for PC Games currently in beta. -Provided invaluable feedback on character traits and videogame aspects to improve the overall project.

Staff and Seer Studios LLCArt Director/Social Media Marketing

Aug. 2022United States, San Francisco-Spearheaded a comic restoration initiative that involves collaborating with professional musicians, voice actors, and artists to perform comic reads and create new content, thereby expanding the comics universe. -Initiated work on physical products to further enhance the project's reach and impact. -Established TikTok channel to expand the reach of the existing video content and engage with a wider audience.

CBRE onsite at GoogleCreative Associate / Administrative

Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2022Mountain View, California, United States-Created graphic designs for weekly wellness and theme-based communications distributed to a team of 100+. -Designed and produced multiple presentations and planned events for CBRE’s engagement team. -Consistently recognized for outstanding performance.

Samaritan House of San Mateo CountyClient Services Consultant

Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2021San Mateo, California, United States-Distributed nearly 2million hot meals and bags of groceries for families facing food insecurities during FY 2019-2020. Tally and logged over 200+ clients a day. -Offered 1-on-1 Spanish bilingual services when assisting first time clients through the application process. -Coordinated and planned with teammates and volunteers, particularly during peak times, such as the 2020 holiday season.

Self-employedFreelance Graphic Designer/Artist

Jan. 2020San Francisco Bay Area- Adobe Suite expert delivering tailored creative solutions for clients, including business card design, character creation, and logo fixes. - Proficient in motion graphics with Adobe Premiere, enhancing projects with dynamic content and vibrancy. - Specializes in storytelling through storyboards and comic art, meeting diverse art requests with attention to detail and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

ZUMRecruiter / Onboarding specialist

Mar. 2019 - Jan. 2020Redwood City, California-Delegate driver acquisition process with over 100+ interview candidates daily. -Providing outstanding customer support and streamlining operational processes to help build and support the overall Ops organization. -Offer conflict resolution while working closely with first-time client experience. -Inform and provide input on overall growth strategy.

The Pixel ForceCharacter Designer

Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019Fremont, CaliforniaAssist in visualizing and promoting the producer vision by illustrating detailed character designs for proof of concept story pitch.

Paper CultureProduction Artist and Customer Service Advocate-Contract

Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2018Millbrae, CaliforniaHandle customer requests for photo editing, typography, layout, and generally ensuring beautiful design. Work in a fast paced environment with quick turnarounds.

The Pixel ForceStoryboard Artist

Mar. 2018 - Jun. 2018Milpitas, CAIllustrate storyboards and thumbnails for upcoming projects and short films.

Kids Creative AdventuresDrawing and Character design instructor

Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2018Los Gatos, CAHelp children understand depth of field and hand eye coordination while having fun learning how to draw their favorite TV and Film characters.

Bui FilmsAnimator for Bui Films Animated Logo

Sep. 2016 - Nov. 2016-In-betweened, colored, and edited Bui Films opening logo using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere CC 2015.

Tim Detmer English Conversational School (Dai'ichi Gakusha ltd.)English Language Instructor

Aug. 2015 - Jul. 2017Shingu-shi, Wakayama-ken, JapanSupplement English grammar taught in schools with games, videos, projects, and one on one conversation. Provided exposure to different people and cultures outside of their home country. Reinforce English as a second language for adults to assist them in travel, work, and learning about different cultures.

LINEIllustrator and Animator For LINE's Sticker Market

Jan. 2015 - Mar. 2015-Commissioned by LINE to create 24 animated emoticon designs for LINE's Creator Stickers market.

Kids Creative AdventuresArt Instructor

Aug. 2013 - May. 2015Los Gatos, California-Teach a classroom of up to 20 students from various elementary schools around the Santa Clara County. -Teach several kinds of classes which include: Cartooning class: Help children understand depth of field and hand eye coordination while having fun learning how to draw their favorite TV and Film characters. Comic Book class: Give kids the chance to make their own comic book characters by helping them think, realize and draw their own unique characters. Drawing tutorials and one on one help are always provided. Board Game making class: Kids create their own board games while me and a group of other teachers provide the materials and our design skills to make their games become a reality. Mystery History: Show kids the many mysteries, wonders, and different creatures of history while playing trivia games with their classmates.