Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Patricia Curran

Self-employeed
Flowood
6
years of professional experience

Early-career creative with a Bachelor of Fine Arts focus and hands-on experience in digital illustration, visual storytelling, and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong attention to detail, communication, and creativity supports thoughtful, high-quality work. Focused on developing world-building and storytelling skills to deliver impactful visuals that resonate with audiences.

Work History

Pet Sitter

4 Years 5 Months
Self-employeed | 05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated feeding, walking, and play routines tailored to pet needs and owner instructions.
  • Documented visit updates and care activities through clear written communication with pet owners.
  • Maintained clean litter boxes, feeding areas, and living spaces during daily visits.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in owner's absence.

House Cleaner

5 Years 9 Months
Self-employeed | 01.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned residential spaces with attention to detail, ensuring sanitary kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.
  • Sanitized surfaces using safe cleaning products, following proper chemical handling and room-specific requirements.
  • Inspected finished work to confirm high standards and address missed spots before departure.
  • Organized cleaning supplies and replenished materials to support efficient daily service delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts

Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | 05.2028
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Presidents List
  • BFA emphasis focused on Drawing
  • Taken courses for painting, drawing, digital photography, film photography, ceramics, design principles, and 3D design.

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | 05.2028
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Presidents List
  • Courses taken include Intro to Graphic Design, Graphic Design Processes, Studio I (Logo Design), Studio II (Working the Grid and Packaging Design), Studio III (Design Firm Processes), Typography, Character and Object Design, and Storyboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail
Adaptability and dependability
Honest and trustworthy
Visual art
Drawing and sketching
Digital illustration
Visual storytelling
Character design
Creative visualization
Typography design
Adobe Creative Suite

Accomplishments

Selected Works – Annual Student Art Exhibition | Bitsy Irby Gallery, Jackson, MS | Spring 2025 & 2026

Selected by Belhaven University's Art+Design faculty for inclusion in two annual student exhibitions, showcasing a diverse portfolio of original artwork and design. Featured works included The Dots and The Dots Inversion (Trust the Process), demonstrating technical skill, experimentation with ink media, and sustained artistic development, as well as original coffee packaging design for Raven's Roast and illustrated poetry for Trust the Process by Patricia Curran. These selections reflect versatility across fine art, illustration, and graphic design, along with a commitment to creative exploration and craftsmanship

Interests

I enjoy sketching and drawing
which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail.
Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
Reading.
Researching theme park history and current events.
Experimenting with different creative mediums
like oil paint
fine point pen
and collage
to expand skills and techniques.

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Self-employeed
05.2022 - CurrentRead More

House Cleaner

Self-employeed
01.2021 - CurrentRead More

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Studio Arts
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Belhaven University

Bachelor of Science from Graphic Design
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Patricia Curran