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Pili Lopez
Email: ojosmagnificos@gmail.com | Phone: (786)-402-1387 | Location: Baltimore, MD/ Remote
SUMMARY
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Creative Director, Graphic Designer and Ancestral Tatu Artist
with a passion for Business, Art & Design, Theory and Skill Building.
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Experienced Spanish-English Interpreter providing language access.
Adept in Communication, Project Management, and Fostering Inclusivity.
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8 + years of experience in Graphic design and 15 years of Fine Arts Education.
Dual Degree BA/BFA @ The New school/Parsons School of Design.
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2022 (AALB) American Against Language Barriers 60 Hour Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish/English)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Creative Director, Graphic Designer and Ancestral Tatu Artist
with a passion for Business, Art & Design, Theory and Skill Building.
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Experienced Spanish-English Interpreter providing language access.
Adept in Communication, Project Management, and Fostering Inclusivity.
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8 + years of experience in Graphic design and 15 years of Fine Arts Education.
Dual Degree BA/BFA @ The New school/Parsons School of Design.
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2022 (AALB) American Against Language Barriers 60 Hour Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish/English)
EXPERIENCE
Video Editor Internship
The Salmagundi Art Club - New York, NY (2017 - 2018)
- Assisted with art exhibition planning and setup.
- Provided administrative support and managed records.
- Engaged with visitors and artists during events.
- Contributed to website promotion.
- Edited & Archived Videos for Art Club.
- Gained insight into art curation and gallery operations.
The Salmagundi Art Club - New York, NY (2017 - 2018)
- Assisted with art exhibition planning and setup.
- Provided administrative support and managed records.
- Engaged with visitors and artists during events.
- Contributed to website promotion.
- Edited & Archived Videos for Art Club.
- Gained insight into art curation and gallery operations.
Lead Facilitator / Student Worker
The New School Peer Health Advocate (PHA) - New York, NY (2018 - 2020)
- Provided administrative support and managed records.
- Promoted student well-being through workshops and one-on-one support.
- Raised awareness of campus health resources and services.
- Engaged with Students and Visitors during events.
- Contributed to creating a healthy campus community.
The New School Peer Health Advocate (PHA) - New York, NY (2018 - 2020)
- Provided administrative support and managed records.
- Promoted student well-being through workshops and one-on-one support.
- Raised awareness of campus health resources and services.
- Engaged with Students and Visitors during events.
- Contributed to creating a healthy campus community.
Archivist
Internship at Visual Aids Art Organization - New York, NY ( 2018 - 2019)
- Assisted in organizing and coordinating art exhibitions and events.
- Supported administrative tasks, including record-keeping and communications.
- Contributed to promoting art awareness and accessibility.
- Gained insights into art organization operations and event management.
Internship at Visual Aids Art Organization - New York, NY ( 2018 - 2019)
- Assisted in organizing and coordinating art exhibitions and events.
- Supported administrative tasks, including record-keeping and communications.
- Contributed to promoting art awareness and accessibility.
- Gained insights into art organization operations and event management.
Graphic Designer / Spanish-English Interpreter
Saint Matthew & Saint Timothy Episcopal Church - New York, NY (2019 - 2021)
Bilingual communication facilitator for diverse church members.
Provided language access for administrators and facilitated weekly bilingual calls.
Designed visually engaging materials for church events.
Translated and transcribed administrative paperwork and flyers.
Supported the Elderly Spanish Ministry conjugation.
Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Saint Matthew & Saint Timothy Episcopal Church - New York, NY (2019 - 2021)
Bilingual communication facilitator for diverse church members.
Provided language access for administrators and facilitated weekly bilingual calls.
Designed visually engaging materials for church events.
Translated and transcribed administrative paperwork and flyers.
Supported the Elderly Spanish Ministry conjugation.
Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Lead Ceremonial Ancestral Tatu Artist
AKTIV8 Underground Private Ceremonial Tattoo Studio - New York, NY (2020 - 2021)
- Managed administrative aspects, including appointment scheduling and client communications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations, collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision.
- Crafted bespoke ancestral tattoo designs, infused with cultural symbolism.
- Orchestrated transformative tattoo ceremonies, channeling individual stories and experiences into each piece.
- Nurtured a sacred and inclusive space for self-expression, cultural connection, and spiritual exploration.
- Reverently integrated ceremonial elements to infuse each tattoo session with intention and significance.
- Contributed to Social Media development to create an online platform showcasing artwork and offering insights into the ceremonial tattoo experience.
AKTIV8 Underground Private Ceremonial Tattoo Studio - New York, NY (2020 - 2021)
- Managed administrative aspects, including appointment scheduling and client communications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations, collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision.
- Crafted bespoke ancestral tattoo designs, infused with cultural symbolism.
- Orchestrated transformative tattoo ceremonies, channeling individual stories and experiences into each piece.
- Nurtured a sacred and inclusive space for self-expression, cultural connection, and spiritual exploration.
- Reverently integrated ceremonial elements to infuse each tattoo session with intention and significance.
- Contributed to Social Media development to create an online platform showcasing artwork and offering insights into the ceremonial tattoo experience.
Spanish-English Interpreter / Graphic Designer
Grace Church - Remote (2020 - 2022)
- Bilingual communication facilitator for diverse church members.
- Provided language access for administrators and facilitated weekly bilingual calls.
- Designed visually engaging materials for church events.
- Translated and transcribed administrative paperwork and flyers.
- Supported the Elderly Spanish Ministry conjugation.
- Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Grace Church - Remote (2020 - 2022)
- Bilingual communication facilitator for diverse church members.
- Provided language access for administrators and facilitated weekly bilingual calls.
- Designed visually engaging materials for church events.
- Translated and transcribed administrative paperwork and flyers.
- Supported the Elderly Spanish Ministry conjugation.
- Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Spanish-English Interpreter / Graphic Designer
- The Family Tree - Baltimore, MD /Remote (2021 - Present)
- Bilingual communication facilitator for facilitators and community members.
- Delivered In-Person language access support for events.
- Translated and transcribed administrative documents.
- Translated and transcribed Powerpoint Presentations.
- Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
- The Family Tree - Baltimore, MD /Remote (2021 - Present)
- Bilingual communication facilitator for facilitators and community members.
- Delivered In-Person language access support for events.
- Translated and transcribed administrative documents.
- Translated and transcribed Powerpoint Presentations.
- Promoted inclusivity and understanding in the community.
Lead Creative Director/ Album Consultant
Manchado album “PANORAMA” - Remote (2020 - 2022)
- Provided visionary direction and leadership for the creative concept of the "PANORAMA" album.
- Guided the artistic process, ensuring alignment with the album's thematic elements.
- Collaborated closely with the musical team to curate a cohesive visual and auditory experience.
- Offering strategic input on album aesthetics, visual branding, and promotional materials.
- Played a pivotal role in translating musical narratives into compelling visual storytelling.
- Orchestrated seamless coordination between creative and production aspects of the project.
Manchado album “PANORAMA” - Remote (2020 - 2022)
- Provided visionary direction and leadership for the creative concept of the "PANORAMA" album.
- Guided the artistic process, ensuring alignment with the album's thematic elements.
- Collaborated closely with the musical team to curate a cohesive visual and auditory experience.
- Offering strategic input on album aesthetics, visual branding, and promotional materials.
- Played a pivotal role in translating musical narratives into compelling visual storytelling.
- Orchestrated seamless coordination between creative and production aspects of the project.
Lead Creative Director/ Album Consultant
Santana Sankofa album “ASHES” - Remote (2019- Present)
- Crafted visionary music video concepts that aligned with the thematic essence of the "ASHES" album.
- Provided strategic artistic consulting to enhance the album's visual storytelling.
- Collaborated closely with the musical team to curate a seamless and engaging music video experience.
- Offered targeted input on album aesthetics, visual branding, and promotional materials for a compelling album rollout.
- Orchestrated the creative direction of music video production, ensuring alignment with the album's narratives.
- Seamlessly coordinated artistic and promotional aspects to create an impactful album launch.
Santana Sankofa album “ASHES” - Remote (2019- Present)
- Crafted visionary music video concepts that aligned with the thematic essence of the "ASHES" album.
- Provided strategic artistic consulting to enhance the album's visual storytelling.
- Collaborated closely with the musical team to curate a seamless and engaging music video experience.
- Offered targeted input on album aesthetics, visual branding, and promotional materials for a compelling album rollout.
- Orchestrated the creative direction of music video production, ensuring alignment with the album's narratives.
- Seamlessly coordinated artistic and promotional aspects to create an impactful album launch.
Lead Logo Graphic Designer
Morgan University - The Center for Religion and Cities - Baltimore, MD (2021 - 2022)
- Designed logo, emphasizing the Center's mission.
- Led logo project.
- Used Adobe Illustrator to create visually appealing design options.
- Collaborated with the Center’s team to refine ideas.
- Presented concepts to leaders and adapted designs based on feedback.
- Contributed to branding guidelines for visual consistency.
- Recognized for translating complex concepts into compelling designs.
Morgan University - The Center for Religion and Cities - Baltimore, MD (2021 - 2022)
- Designed logo, emphasizing the Center's mission.
- Led logo project.
- Used Adobe Illustrator to create visually appealing design options.
- Collaborated with the Center’s team to refine ideas.
- Presented concepts to leaders and adapted designs based on feedback.
- Contributed to branding guidelines for visual consistency.
- Recognized for translating complex concepts into compelling designs.
Residency at Fruitcamp LGBTQ Tattoo Studio - Baltimore, MD (2021 - Present)
- Managed administrative aspects, including appointment scheduling and client communications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations, collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision.
- Crafted bespoke ancestral tattoo designs, infused with cultural symbolism.
- Orchestrated transformative tattoo ceremonies, channeling individual stories and experiences into each piece.
- Nurtured a sacred and inclusive space for self-expression, cultural connection, and spiritual exploration.
- Reverently integrated ceremonial elements to infuse each tattoo session with intention and significance.
- Contributed to website & Social media development to create an online platform showcasing artwork and offering insights into the ceremonial tattoo experience.
- Managed administrative aspects, including appointment scheduling and client communications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations, collaborating closely with clients to capture their vision.
- Crafted bespoke ancestral tattoo designs, infused with cultural symbolism.
- Orchestrated transformative tattoo ceremonies, channeling individual stories and experiences into each piece.
- Nurtured a sacred and inclusive space for self-expression, cultural connection, and spiritual exploration.
- Reverently integrated ceremonial elements to infuse each tattoo session with intention and significance.
- Contributed to website & Social media development to create an online platform showcasing artwork and offering insights into the ceremonial tattoo experience.
EDUCATION
Eugene Lang College, BA Liberal Arts Self Designated Degree
New York, NY (2015 - 2020)
- Engaged in specialized studies, delving into Art as a Social + Spiritual Practice, Business + Entrepreneurship, and Non-western Queer History + Culture Studies.
- Honed a multifaceted perspective, embracing diverse narratives and fostering cultural sensitivity.
- Distinguished Literature Minor, with a particular emphasis on Non-western & LGBTQ+ Literature.
New York, NY (2015 - 2020)
- Engaged in specialized studies, delving into Art as a Social + Spiritual Practice, Business + Entrepreneurship, and Non-western Queer History + Culture Studies.
- Honed a multifaceted perspective, embracing diverse narratives and fostering cultural sensitivity.
- Distinguished Literature Minor, with a particular emphasis on Non-western & LGBTQ+ Literature.
The New School: Parsons School of Design, BFA in Fine Arts
New York, NY (2015 - 2019)
- Honed creative expression and artistic mastery, cultivating a solid foundation in fine arts.
- Cultivated artistic prowess and creative vision
New World School of the Arts - Miami Dade College
Miami, FL (2011 - 2015)
- Cultivated artistic expression and foundational skills in the visual arts.
- Embarked on a formative creative exploration that laid the groundwork for future artistic endeavors.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- AALB Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish/English) (2021)
- North American Learning Institute - 2-hour Bloodborne Pathogens Training Class
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Cert.
- AALB Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish/English) (2021)
- North American Learning Institute - 2-hour Bloodborne Pathogens Training Class
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Cert.
SKILLS
- Adobe Software Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Apps
- Creative Directing
- Video Editing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media & Branding
- Public Speaking
- Communications
- Google Suite
- Mediation
- Active Listening
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Horizontal Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Delegation
- Adobe Software Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Apps
- Creative Directing
- Video Editing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media & Branding
- Public Speaking
- Communications
- Google Suite
- Mediation
- Active Listening
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Horizontal Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Delegation
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Fluent in both spoken and written:
- English
- Spanish
Fluent in both spoken and written:
- English
- Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
2019 - Mujerista Collective Zine Issue 3: Soy Mujerista
2019 - InCluded Issue 3: Break Borders & Binaries
2018 - Molcajete Zine: A YEAR UNDER FACISM
2018 - Reciprocal Art Magazine
2018 - I Don’t Do Boxes @ Elsewhere
2018 - NUMiNOUS Magazine
2019 - Mujerista Collective Zine Issue 3: Soy Mujerista
2019 - InCluded Issue 3: Break Borders & Binaries
2018 - Molcajete Zine: A YEAR UNDER FACISM
2018 - Reciprocal Art Magazine
2018 - I Don’t Do Boxes @ Elsewhere
2018 - NUMiNOUS Magazine
Exhibitions
2015 - New World School of the Arts Senior Showcase, Miami, FL
2015 - Colombia-Fest Arte Joven, Manhattan, NY
2015 - Wet-Heat Project @ CONTEXT ART MIAMI, Miami, Fl
2017 - Arte Joven Exhibition @ The Consulate of Colombia, New York, NY
2017 - Decolonize Your Body @ New Women’s Space, Brooklyn NY
2017 - PAFA Crosscurrents Finalist, Philadelphia, PA
2018 - BFA Junior Group Show, FIRE IN THE WETLAB, New York, NY
2018 - Sentades en Silencio @ New Women’s Space, Brooklyn NY (Curator)
2019 - “Remember Us” Group show 4 Hydro Punk Collective, New York, NY
2019 - Shades of Eternal Night Film Showcase, New York, NY
2019 - Raices & Roots Festival, Baltimore, MD
2019 - TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL GOOD, New York, NY
2019 - Parsons BFA Thesis Show, New York, NY
2019 - Parsons Art Media & Technology Exhibition, New York, NY
2019 - MI GENTE SHOWCASE, New York, NY
2019 - Performance is ALIVE, New York, Ny
2021 - Cristosal LGBTQ+ Justice Launch, International zoom event Events
2019 - God’s Pride @ SMST: IN OUR OWN WORDS, New York, NY (Curator)
2019 - In Honor of Our Roots @ Langston Hughes House, Harlem, NY (Curator)
2020 - God's Pride: A World Encounter, New York, Ny
2021 - Brown tatu + ojos magnificos tatu pop up! (Organizer)
2022 - Tiny Kitchen Jam Sesh Community event, Baltimore, MD (Organizer)
2023 - “RETURN TO THE LAND” Group Show Motorhouse, Baltimore, MD
2015 - New World School of the Arts Senior Showcase, Miami, FL
2015 - Colombia-Fest Arte Joven, Manhattan, NY
2015 - Wet-Heat Project @ CONTEXT ART MIAMI, Miami, Fl
2017 - Arte Joven Exhibition @ The Consulate of Colombia, New York, NY
2017 - Decolonize Your Body @ New Women’s Space, Brooklyn NY
2017 - PAFA Crosscurrents Finalist, Philadelphia, PA
2018 - BFA Junior Group Show, FIRE IN THE WETLAB, New York, NY
2018 - Sentades en Silencio @ New Women’s Space, Brooklyn NY (Curator)
2019 - “Remember Us” Group show 4 Hydro Punk Collective, New York, NY
2019 - Shades of Eternal Night Film Showcase, New York, NY
2019 - Raices & Roots Festival, Baltimore, MD
2019 - TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL GOOD, New York, NY
2019 - Parsons BFA Thesis Show, New York, NY
2019 - Parsons Art Media & Technology Exhibition, New York, NY
2019 - MI GENTE SHOWCASE, New York, NY
2019 - Performance is ALIVE, New York, Ny
2021 - Cristosal LGBTQ+ Justice Launch, International zoom event Events
2019 - God’s Pride @ SMST: IN OUR OWN WORDS, New York, NY (Curator)
2019 - In Honor of Our Roots @ Langston Hughes House, Harlem, NY (Curator)
2020 - God's Pride: A World Encounter, New York, Ny
2021 - Brown tatu + ojos magnificos tatu pop up! (Organizer)
2022 - Tiny Kitchen Jam Sesh Community event, Baltimore, MD (Organizer)
2023 - “RETURN TO THE LAND” Group Show Motorhouse, Baltimore, MD
Lectures/ Panels
2018 - Artist Talk: PILI LOPEZ @ El Sotano Art Space
2020 - A Matter of Faith: A Panel Discussion Among Young Latinx Queer People
2018 - Artist Talk: PILI LOPEZ @ El Sotano Art Space
2020 - A Matter of Faith: A Panel Discussion Among Young Latinx Queer People
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Available upon request.
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CONNECT VIA:
Email: ojosmagnificos@gmail.com
IG: @ojosmagnificos
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SEND SOME ECONOMIC PROTECTION + BLESSINGS:
Venmo: @ojosmagnificos
Paypal: paypal.me/OJOSMAGNIFICOS
Zelle: Mariadelpilar LopezSaavedra
Cashapp: $ojosmagnificos
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Thank you for your time and energy,
Blessings!
Pili Ojos Magnificos
SHOW MEDIA
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CONNECT VIA:
Email: ojosmagnificos@gmail.com
IG: @ojosmagnificos
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SEND SOME ECONOMIC PROTECTION + BLESSINGS:
Venmo: @ojosmagnificos
Paypal: paypal.me/OJOSMAGNIFICOS
Zelle: Mariadelpilar LopezSaavedra
Cashapp: $ojosmagnificos
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Thank you for your time and energy,
Blessings!
Pili Ojos Magnificos
