Xavier Fitzgerald Moss 2258 Foliage Oak Terrace ∙ Oviedo, Florida 32766 ∙ (407)-864-7616 ∙ xmossart@gmail.com

 

Objective: Vibrant and resourceful college graduate with exceptional conceptualization and print design skills interested in a position as an illustrator.

Education University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gainesville, FL GPA: 3.5 Bachelor of Science in Biological Illustration Minor: Entomology/Nematology May 2015 Experience Substitute Teacher, SCPS, Orlando, FL April 2016 – Present Engaged students with new methods of problem-solving Supervised multiple classes simultaneously Exemplified how multiple disciplines (i.e. science, math, etc.) can be connected to visual arts

Freelance Artist, Moss Design & Works, Orlando, FL August 2013 – Present Produced customized illustrations in various media (watercolor, oil, pen-and-ink, graphite, and digital) Utilized project management skills to efficiently complete multiple illustrations simultaneously Communicated constantly with clients to successfully bring their visions to fruition

Illustration Intern, Higher University of San Andrés, Orlando, FL June 2013 – Present Illustrated 120 mammals native to Bolivia for a field guide that will be distributed to tourists Worked closely with the lead scientist to ensure all images are biologically accurate Increased efficiency by developing a creative process that incorporated analog and digital methods

Resident Assistant, UF Housing & Residence Education, Gainesville, FL June 2013 – May 2015 Demonstrated strong customer service when performing clerical duties Planned and coordinated 60+ events for residents of the on-campus housing facilities Improved living conditions for residents by serving as an on-floor advisor and arbiter

Honors Graduated Magna Cum Laude University of Florida Presidential Gold Scholar Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite Expertise in working with a variety of traditional artistic media Organization Involvement Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Association of Medical Illustrators UF Painting & Drawing Association UF Adventist Campus Ministry (Vice-President of Inreach & Public Relations Chair) Community Involvement Spring Meadows SDA Church, constructed various props for use during Vacation Bible School Fire Only Makes the Wood Stronger, raised $300 to purchase concessions for a concert benefiting an

individual battling sickle-cell anemia Interests Painting, drawing, nature hikes, field art, playing piano, running, racquetball, tennis, cooking