Jalen Vasquez

Program Director

About

I am a multi-disciplinary designer focusing in graphic and web design, as well as photography. I love working with small businesses elevate their brand to the next level with design and photography. I also create custom toys for collectors of various characters and mediums. From Funko Pops to Munny Dolls, to everything in between. Each figure is hand sculpted, cast and hand painted. Feel free to browse through my portfolio. Contact me if you have any questions by email. Specialties: - Illustration design - Graphic Design - Toy Design - Mold making and Casting - Strategic Design - Project & Team Management - Food + Drink Photography - Print design - Presentation Design - Client Satisfaction

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Design

Skill

Teamwork, Illustration, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Ideation, Color Artist, Digital Art, Comic Art, Editorial Illustrations, Pop Culture, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Drawing, Photo Editing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Photoshop

Experience

Program Director

Freelancers Hub

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Brooklyn, New York

- Curating speakers and workshops to help freelancers of all industries grow their business - Cultivating a welcoming and safe community - Curating seasonal art shows, by members, for members - Moderating/Public speaking for live and virtual events - Being a knowledge resource for freelance members

Community Manager and Events Coordinator

Freelancers Hub

2019-8 - 2023-1 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Brooklyn, New York

Booking and coordinating with guest speakers/facilitators for our free business development workshops. Engaging with our community members and helping them with their specific needs/questions. - Giving orientation tours to new members - Providing resources to members of various needs (financial/legal/marketing) - Coordinating with guest speakers/facilitators on their needs to run their events - Creating content to promote events (Newsletters & Instagram posts)

Freelance Designer/Toy Maker

Jalen Vasquez Illustrations & Designs (www.jalenvasquez.com)

2012-10 - Present · 14 yrs

Brooklyn, New York

Multi-disciplined freelance designer and illustrator. Various jobs for clients looking for any design based work include but not limited to: - Graphic Design - Design Strategy - Social Media Marketing - Print Design - Illustrations - Web Design - Toy Design - Package Design

Spark Co-Organizer/Volunteer

Freelancers Union

2016 - Present · 10 yrs

Brooklyn, New York

Organization and facilitating monthly networking/workshop events for Freelancers in NYC.

Social Media Manager + Designer

Woodhaven BID

2020-2 - 2021-6 · 1 yr 5 mos

Sales Associate/Graphic Designer

Blick Art Materials

2014-9 - 2019-8 · 5 yrs

13th Street New York, New York

Knowledge in a range or art supplies. Daily responsibilities include: - Designing Promotional Flyers for store events - Customer service - Merchandising - Training new employees - Inventory maintenance/handling - Minor physical repairs

Web Designer & Social Media Coordinator

Woodhaven BID

2018-6 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 2 mos

Woodhaven, New York

Co Founder & CMO

Freelance St.

2015-5 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Greater New York City Area

NYC based start up to help freelance designers and artists. We are an online platform that builds ongoing relationships between clients and freelancers by fostering a culture of mutual trust and loyalty. Any inquiries, feel free to message me!

Bars Team Leader/Business Control

Edinburgh University Students' Association

2012-9 - 2014-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Managing a team of bar staff to ensure the bar was running properly and efficiently. Any issue's regarding the bar or customers was my responsibility. Responsibilities include: - Customer satisfaction - Customer handling - Leadership - Training new employees - Bar maintenance - Barista trained - Cash handling - Bank runs