JOHN EDWARDS

jontonsopa@gmail.com
9176405631
New York, NY

Summary
Motivated educator, storyteller and artist seeking a new professional challenge. Enthusiastic about supporting teams of
equally passionate professionals. Confident in ability to adapt and bolster various aspects of the Nickelodeon community
using their proficiency in a number of softwares and effective communication strategies.

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Airtable, Filemaker Pro, Storyboard Pro, Communication skills, 2D
Animation, Time management, Graphic Design, Technical Drawing, Leadership

Education
Illustration
Parsons School of Design • New York, NY 05/2024
- Attending on a full ride with skill and merit based scholarships. Studied writing for TV and story art under various
industry professionals.

Storytelling
Blue Sky Storytelling Bootcamp • New York, NY 08/2020
- A competitive, summer-long intensive led by story and animation leads at Blue Sky Studios. Learned the essentials of
storytelling and created various storyboards, scripts, pitches and mood boards.

Experience
Teaching Assistant (TA)
The New School • New York, NY 08/2023 - Present
- Handled communication with students and documented class notes and educational matter.

- Collaborated with a professor to develop teaching materials and lessons.

Lead Mentor
Parsons Scholars Program • New York, NY 08/2023 - Present
- Managed and delegated tasks amongst a number of teams.

- Assisted with recruitment, supervision and training of staff. Shaped a team of successful art educators and mentors.

Research Assistant
Sam Mejias • New York, NY 08/2021 - 05/2022
- Reached out to and coordinated interviews with prospective research subjects.

- Created and managed a database of interviewee contact information, feedback and trends.

Mentor
Parsons Scholars Program • New York, NY 08/2020 - 08/2023
- Guided and nurtured student growth academically and artistically throughout the college process and coordinated
workshops teaching social justice and art.
- Managed and maintained resource databases to promote student success

Design Intern
dbc. • New York, NY 01/2019 - 06/2019
- Produced various logos for clientele, included eSports organizations. As well as working side-by-side industry
professionals to develop marketing material.

Freelance Artist
NYCDOE 11/2018 - 06/2019
- Consulted with the Office of Food & Nutrition Services to lead a design team and completely redesign the NYC free
summer lunch campaign.

Achievements
AAA3A Gallery Showcase, NYCDOE Chancellor's Exhibition, Chelsea Auction House Showcase, Recipient of the Parsons
Lawrence Scholarship, Recipient of The Carmel Hill Fund