Carol "Pixie" Brearley

Artist, Illustrator and Writer


   
EXPERIENCE:

Writer
August 2012 to present
    • Novel Dark Wings Spread (Book Two in The Dark Angel Trilogy)

Illustrator
2009 to present
    • Illustrating a children's book

Writer
2009 to July 2012
    • Novel Rise of the Dark Angel (Book One in The Dark Angel Trilogy)

Photography Lab Student Aide

Monroe Community College - Henriettta, New York
Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 semester
    • Set-up and tear down of open labs
    • Maintenance of equipment
    • Replenishment of chemistry

Chronicler
Barony of Thescorre
2008 to 2010
    • Put together Newsletter and distribute
    • Create graphics as needed

Webminister
Barony of Thescorre
2004 to 2010
    • Webpage Design
    • Webpage maintenance

Freelance Designer
2001 to 2008
    • Computer graphic art
    • Webpage design

Associate / Key Carrier
Mothertime - Henrietta, New York
May 2000 to March 2001
    • Openings and Closings of store including appropriate paperwork and bank deposits.
    • Customer service and relations including sale calls, and fittings.
    • Merchandise handling, including receiving, shipping and stock.

In Stock Specialist and Replenishment
Sears - Henrietta, New York
February 1998 to October 1998
    • Price changes and calculated reports.
    • Out of stock notification and research.
    • Inventory preparation.
July 1997 to February 1998
    • Replenishment
    • Floor stocking, shelf pricing, and resets.

Toddler Teacher
Kiddie Kollege
1996 to 1997
    • Educate and care for group of 2-3 year olds

   
EDUCATION: Monroe Community College
May 2010
    • A.A.S. Visual Communication Technology: Graphic Arts Printing
    • GPA 3.619 with distinction

Harcourt Learning Direct
March 2004
    • Teacher Aide – Degree

International Correspondence School
January 1997
    • Child Day Care– Degree

Sears University
October 1997
    • Introductory Customer Service and Sales Module
   
SKILLS: Computer:
• Proficient in Fireworks, DreamWeaver, Microsoft Office and Bryce
• Experienced with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Design:
• Color theory, concepts, typography, layout and general graphic techniques including vector design.
• Presentation via print, computer, exhibit and environmental graphics.

Photographic:
• Use of 35mm SLR camera, darkroom procedures, exposure and development of black and white photographic materials. Some knowledge of exposure control, studio and darkroom methods, black and white and color filtration, and studio lighting techniques.