Robert Negrete

(323) 365-5565 | r.negrete.iii@gmail.com | Pasadena, CA 91107 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Illustrator experienced in both digital and traditional mediums specializing in character and story art for entertainment. Professional work includes illustration, character design, comic book illustration and lettering, children’s book illustration, logo and packaging design, and graphic illustration for clothing. Versatile and professional collaborator focused on bringing stories to life through fun and exciting art. 


RELEVANT SKILLS


Illustration

  • Illustrated the album cover for Bullet on the Rocks by the band Whiskey Scenario

  • Designed and illustrated pages for children’s book Beto el Burro Bailarin, independently commissioned.

  • Designed 2 characters for fighting game Garden Gladiators for Global Game Jam 2024.

  • Collaborated with various clients on personal illustration commissions ranging from project pitch illustrations, to Dungeons and Dragons characters, to family portraits.

  • Experienced with digital illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint. Traditional mediums include pencil, ink, marker, gouache and acrylic paint.

Comic Book Production

  • Penciled and inked comic book covers and interiors for Action Hospital, Brickleberry for Dynamite Entertainment, as well as personal projects.

  • Lettered the comic book Night Hunters published by Floating World Comics

  • Toned 3 issues of Halloween Boy by Dave Baker


Collaboration and Communication

  • Communicated effectively with collaborators and clients in order to produce the best, most desirable outcome as well as providing an excellent working experience. 





EXPERIENCE

Freelance Illustrator 2007 - Current

Remote                                        

  • Provided illustrations and design work for over 15 clients and projects.

  • Formatted and adjusted artwork for printing.


Sales Reconciliation and Customer Service Coordinator May 2022 - Current

Occidental College Bookstore, Los Angeles CA

  • Made improvements to bookstore sales record keeping procedures, increasing efficiency.

  • Developed and maintained bookstore policies and procedures to improve store cleanliness and provide better customer service.

  • Proposed and implemented workflows that improved staff and customer experience and reduced waste.


Retail Sales Associate Feb 2022 - May 2022

Kohl’s, Alhambra CA

  • Provided friendly and professional customer service within various departments.

  • Maintained an organized stockroom, ensuring quick location of merchandise for customers.

  • Maintained a clean and welcoming store to improve customer shopping experience


Sales Associate, Keyholder May 2017 - March 2020

Comics Factory, Pasadena

  • Opened and closed the store, including cash counting and maintaining cash registers.

  • Optimized workflows pertaining to receiving and stocking products, improving operations efficiency.

  • Provided friendly and professional customer service to improve customer experience and likelihood of returning customers.


Receiver November 2007 - July 2017

Blick Art Materials, Pasadena

  • Inspected and reconciled shipments of merchandise daily.

  • Recorded shortages and discrepancies to keep inventory accurate

  • Assisted customers as well as sales associates.

EDUCATION

BA, Studio Art

May, 2007

Stanford University