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Nicole Marie Garcia Dickson

La Romana

Summary

I am an Illustrator who specializes in drawing (analog and digital) Concept Art, Character Design, Comic Books and Manga.

I have a degree in Fashion Design, and I am very creative. I have experience designing cool art merchandising products. My interests go as follows: Reading comics (sci fi and dark fantasy), playing video games, watching movies (spooky and paranormal), series (animations) and documentaries (history and archeology), fashion and clothing, collecting odd items (dolls, vintage clothes, etc.), I am crafty (pottery, journal making ,sewing, hand painting clothes) oil painting, cooking, camping and hiking, journaling, meditation and self growth, gardening, mountain biking, snorkeling and music (rock/ metal). I am passionate about art and design, teaching and sharing my skills with children because they are a huge inspiration, and would love to create work inspired by my interests and lifestyle.

Work History

Middle School Teacher

Saint Nicholas School
La Romana
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach students in grades 6-8.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, group activities, and hands-on learning.
  • Monitored student progress by assessing performance through tests and quizzes.
  • Maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Motivated students with positive reinforcement techniques to encourage engagement in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
  • Created innovative ways of engaging students in the subject matter.
  • Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
  • Provided individualized support for special education students who required extra assistance.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents to ensure their understanding of student progress and behavior.
  • Facilitated communication between school administration and faculty members.
  • Planned weekly events for grade level assemblies.
  • Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in teaching methodology.
  • Managed student records including attendance, grades, and test scores.
  • Supervised recess periods during lunch breaks.
  • Presented educational material in an interesting manner that kept students engaged.
  • Enforced disciplinary policies while maintaining a respectful atmosphere within the classroom.
  • Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
  • Encouraged students to be understanding with others.

Store Manager & Design Assistant

Emilio Robba
La Romana
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
  • Planned special promotions or discounts based on market trends.
  • Provided feedback on marketing campaigns to improve effectiveness.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.

Creative Director, Project Designer & Manager

La Tienda Chavon
La Romana
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Managed a team of designers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, videographers, and other creatives.
  • Directed photo shoots with external vendors to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Presented creative proposals at executive meetings for approval or revisions.
  • Developed comprehensive style guides outlining branding guidelines for use by internal teams.
  • Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
  • Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
  • Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.

Education

Diploma - Illustration Workshop (Agatha Ruiz De La Prada)

Chavon School of Design
La Romana, Dominican Republic
04-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Chavon School of Design
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
06-2007

Diploma - Illustration

Chavon School of Design
La Romana, Dominican Republic
07-2004

Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art

Unibe
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln School
La Romana, Dominican Republic
06-2002

Diploma - Oil Painting And Italian Language

Academia Spinelli Del Arte E Il Restauro
Florence, Italy
08-2001

Skills

  • Traditional Illustration
  • Digital illustration
  • Drawing comics & manga
  • Oil painting
  • Sketching and brainstorming
  • Freehand sketching
  • Product Illustration
  • Carving and Sculpting
  • Ceramics
  • Ceramics design
  • Hand sewing
  • Sewing machine operation
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Creative floral design
  • Store planning and display design
  • Photoshop skills
  • Digital painting
  • Lino Printing
  • Silk Screen Printing
  • Crafting
  • Drumming

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

  • Reading comic books
  • Camping and hiking
  • Listening to music
  • Gardening
  • Meditation
  • Taking care of my pet
  • Thrift shopping
  • Mountain Biking
  • Snorkeling and swimming
  • Collecting odd items
  • Cooking
  • Playing video games
  • Decorating
  • Traveling
  • Dancing
  • Going to the movies

Timeline

Middle School Teacher

Saint Nicholas School
03.2024 - 06.2024

Store Manager & Design Assistant

Emilio Robba
03.2024 - 03.2024

Creative Director, Project Designer & Manager

La Tienda Chavon
03.2024 - 03.2024

Diploma - Illustration Workshop (Agatha Ruiz De La Prada)

Chavon School of Design

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Chavon School of Design

Diploma - Illustration

Chavon School of Design

Associate of Arts - Commercial And Advertising Art

Unibe

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln School

Diploma - Oil Painting And Italian Language

Academia Spinelli Del Arte E Il Restauro
Nicole Marie Garcia Dickson