PAIGE KISSINGER
Hello! Although I may not be on here often, welcome to my portfolio! I have a Bachelor's in Fine Arts, with a focus in illustration and graphic design. I am currently in school again for a another Bachelor's in horticulture and agricultural business. Here, you are able to witness my artistic and creative progress, growth, and journey from high school to present day. Stick around and you may see this portfolio slowly grow.
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I have always heavily relied on using graphite, and occasionally colored pencil, to produce work, but have recently been exploring in other mediums. These include charcoal, photography, digital programs/software, and more. There is plenty more experimentation in the future.
Featured Work
PROFICIENCIES
Knowledge & Expertise
SOFTWARE
Adobe:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
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Microsoft:
Word, Excel, Presentation
ART
Graphic design, photography, illustration, art studio experience, basic website/html production and coding, traditional art, painting, pen and ink, pastels color theory.
MISCELLANEOUS
CPR and First Aid certified.
Adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, group work, time management, punctuality, office duties and responsibilities, childcare, customer service, marketing.
EXPERIENCE AND WORK
What I’ve Done
FARM CREW MEMBER, TENMILE FARM FOUNDATION
April 2024Â to Present
Coordinate with other team members on ploughing, planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops. Build, repair, and participate in farm construction and greenhouses. Landscaping, weed whacking, pest control, and mowing when necessary. Operate farm machinery. Participated in the feeding, watering, and overall welfare management of the chicken flock, ensuring optimal health and productivity. Wash, pack, and maintain the eggs and prep them for delivery. Miscellaneous fieldwork including but not limited to weeding, transplanting, pruning, handling seeds, tillage, etc. Maintained cleanliness and organization in farm areas, including coops, fields, and storage facilities, to uphold sanitary standards and ensure a safe working environment. Help with distribution when needed.
RCA RURAL CARRIER ASSOCIATE, USPS HOPEWELL JUNCTION
August 2023 to January 2024
Provide customers along a rural route a variety of services including delivering and collecting mail and selling stamps, supplies and money orders. Load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds.
Sort mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route. Receive and sign for accountable mail. Load mail in vehicle and deliver mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes. Sell stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer. Return mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submit monies and receipts to post office. Prepare mail for forwarding and maintains record of change of address information. Prepare a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route. Conduct special surveys when required. Maintain an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route. Provide for mail security at all times.
TEACHER ASSISTANT, THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
September 2022 to August 2023
Provide assistance for the Head Teacher, Director, and other TA's. Supervise children and provide a safe environment for them to learn, play, and rest. Cook and feed children, as well as make sure they are eating and drinking enough. Clean and sanitize cooking areas, play areas, water cups, tables, toys, and rugs. Assist children in potty training and change diapers for those who aren't at that stage. Discipline and encourage children when necessary. Report any injuries, respond appropriately in situations of allergic reactions and use CPR when necessary, take temperatures, and be aware of the health status of all children.
HARVEST MOON: FARM AND ORCHARD
April 2020 to July 2023
Open/close the store; track food quality; organize/clean produce and items for sale; handle money at the register; provide exceptional customer service and assist with customer inquiries; baking; price and markdown items; build merchandise visuals and displays; take inventory of current and new products; stock produce and merchandise; train and supervise part-time help; maintained and assisted in building clothing displays; assisted in markdowns, promotions, and advertisements; evaluated returns; create visual content for store branding/advertising; fulfill beverage and food order requests; accept and sign for deliveries; prune, water, and take care of plant deliveries; assist in seasonal CSA in prepping and dispersement; bar-tended when needed.
STUDENT WORKER - ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGNER, WCSU PUBLICATIONS AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
August 2018 to May 2019
Created, produced, and published visual content for clients; created designs for brochures; fliers; posters; and more; packaged completed orders and notified clients for pick up; handled emails with clients about projects; worked in the print shop to prep and print signage, package projects, and handle orders in an organized manner; managed and created projects and content, digitally and printed, for school programs and theater productions; provided technical support for printers and computers; exceptional customer service for all client-based projects.