Valentina Rojas Cruzatt
Freelance Artist

Michael Kors. Store Design Intern.

New York, NY

06/2023 - 08/2023 

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• Work alongside the Store Design Team to develop current and future projects worldwide

• Propose new layouts and design fixtures 

• Use drafting and rendering softwares

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Michael Kors and WindowsWear Mentorship Program

New York, NY

01/2023 - Present 

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• Hands-on experience to learn and develop a store design and window displays

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J.Crew Factory. Visual Associate. 

Forest Hills, NY

06/2022 - 06/2023 

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• Assist customers with merchandise. 

• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor 

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Allways Colors. Brand Artist. 

New York, NY

10/2020 - Present 

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• Design artwork for the business 

• Work with photoshop, illustrator, and more 

• Manage marketing and advertising

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ZARA. Visual Commercial.

New York, NY

09/2020 - 01/2021

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• Create a clear message on the shop floor with the products

• Keep track of merchandise ranking in store and in the region

• Execute floor and mannequin changes in accordance with new arrivals

 

ZARA. Sales Associate & Cashier.         

New York, NY

10/2018 - 09/2020 

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• Greet and assist an average of 2,000 customers a day at the flagship store in New York.

• Maintain the shop floor, stockroom, and replenish the floor.

• Process purchases and returns at the till​.

 

Kaufman Music Center. Theater Design Intern.

New York, NY

​07/2018 - 08/2018

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• Conducted research and confirmed with director to ensure accuracy of understanding the productions needs prior to making and purchasing any scenic and prop pieces 

• Assisted other interns with their designs and construction

• Attended rehearsals to ensure the show ran smoothly and that the young actors had no issues with their props 

• Performed backstage duties, including moving sets and costume changes during the show

• Reported to the internship director at the end of each day with the advancements made and what was left to do 

 

Kaufman Music Center. Design Intern.

New York, NY

06/2017 - 08/2017

 

• Worked with director to create a set design that worked well with the idea of the show

• Attended rehearsals to ensure the show ran smoothly and that the young actors had no issues with their props 

• Performed backstage duties, including moving sets and costume changes during the show

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West Side YMCA. Technical Theater Crew.   

New York, NY              

01/2015 - 05/2017

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• Construct set for productions 

• Assist designers in finding the appropriate costumes and props for child actors 

• Apply makeup and face paint to characters, prior and during the show 

• Move scenic pieces in between scenes and assist with costume changes 

• Worked with sound and light board during the show 

• Greeted audience members 

 

MoMA In The Making. Teen Summer Program.

New York, NY

07/2016 - 08/2016

 

• Work with other teens to create a final art project 

• Work with non-profit organization Whoop Dee Doo 

• Use everyday items to create something new 

 

Golden Rose Opera Works. Playbill Design.

New York, NY

01/2015 - 11/2015 

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• Design the playbill cover for the opera production 

• Communicate the idea of the opera visually 

• Work with the director to express their desired image 

• Work with Photoshop 

 

Art Students League. Art Teacher Assistant.

New York, NY

07/2014

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• Performed duties as instructor and to show examples of the exercise 

• Timed the live model and gave them instructions for the desired project