Kelly Hooper
@kellyhooper
Multidisciplinary artist and computer science student with creative technical skills.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a multidisciplinary artist and computer science student combining traditional and digital art with programming and media-editing skills. I have led food & beverage teams at a major zoo, completed freelance commissions including book covers and tattoo designs, and trained others as an instructor, demonstrating leadership, client-facing service, and project delivery.
My portfolio spans storyboarding, concept design, painting, and digital production using tools like Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Maya, and Clip Studio Paint, alongside programming experience in Java, JavaScript, HTML, and Python. I am seeking roles that let me apply visual storytelling, technical fluency, and collaborative problem-solving to creative production or interactive media projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 1 month)
Provided commissions including book cover illustration, tattoo design, and traditional and digital paintings for clients from 2016 to present.
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Dec 2019 - Oct 2025 (5 years 10 months)
Supervised food and beverage operations, managed inventory and cash handling, and prioritized workloads to maintain service standards across concessions from Dec 2019 to Oct 2025.
Thematics Judge
Pickerington High School Central
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
Evaluated thematic elements for school competitions during Summer 2015, providing structured feedback to students and faculty.
Team Member
Burger King
Oct 2014 - May 2015 (7 months)
Performed front- and back-of-house duties including grill and line food prep, cashiering, and cleaning while supporting shift operations from Oct 2014 to May 2015.
Tae Kwon Do Instructor
Grandmaster Yang's Tae Kwon Do Studio
Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Instructed students in Tae Kwon Do techniques and class management, developing training plans and maintaining safety from Jan 2009 to Mar 2011.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CCColumbus State Community College
Computer Science
2020 -
Pursuing studies in Computer Science beginning Fall 2020 at Columbus State Community College.
CAConcept Design Academy
Storyboard / Concept Art
2015 - 2018
Completed Storyboard Artist training at Concept Design Academy from 2015 to 2018.
TCThe Ohio State University (Animation Camp)
Animation
2009 - 2013
Participated in Ohio State University Animation Camp across multiple summers between 2009 and 2013.
Pickerington High School Central
High School Diploma, High School Diploma
2009 - 2013
High school diploma from Pickerington High School Central, graduated in 2013.
PIPratt Institute (Art Intensive)
Art
2012 - 2012
Attended a summer Art Intensive program at Pratt Institute in 2012.
NNNorthwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)
Academic Talent Program
Participant in the Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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