Natalia Lathrop
Home: 210-568-9238, Cell: 202-380-8084,
E-mail: nv_lathrop@yahoo.comTechniques/Materials: Graphite pencil, Gouache, Watercolor, Charcoal, Sculpture, Clay
Computer programs: Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, basic in Auto Cad and 3d Max 8, Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver 8
Organizational skills: School newspaper, College storyboard
Languages: Fluent in Russian and English; Limited fluency in written and oral GermanWork History
Freelance work: Spangdahlem AFB, Germany (Oct 2002–present)
Draw portraits from pictures and live models in pastel and pencils, design websites, logo design.
Pentagon Services 11 MSG/SVP: Pentagon, Arlington, VA (Aug 2006–Sep 2007)
Sales Clerk: assist costumers with information; presented local tours, make reservation.
Pentagon Federal Credit Union: Bolling AFB, Washington DC (Feb 2006–Aug 2006)
Teller: operated banking equipment; accessed customers accounts and personal information; promote bank products; handle cash over 50,000.00 daily.
36th Services, Skills Development Center: Andersen AFB, Guam (Aug 2004–Dec 2005)
Recreation Assistant: worked with print shop (creating design for mugs, mouse pads, t-shirts, magnets, tiles); professionally edit and print digital photographs to meet customer needs; designed custom frames with matting layouts; engraved (metal brass, wood, acrylic); managed and organized inventory - ordering supplies for craft store; presented daily deposit in details; presented local tours, made reservation; setup appointments for different activities.
Macy’s: Micronesia Mall, Dededo, Guam (Mar 2004–Oct 2004)
Beauty Advisor: represented Estee Lauder cosmetics (makeovers, suggested right combinations of colors); visualize and merchandise design (store displays).
Alla, Flower Store: Ekaterinburg, Russia (Jan2002–Feb 2002)
Flower Designer: experience in flower and balloons arrangements.
Svet, Designer Firm: Ekaterinburg, Russia (Jun 2001–Aug 2001)
Graphic Designer: Designed advertisement, exhibits, and displays (for stores) by using Corel Draw. Conceptualized solutions and choose media, techniques, and colors.Education
Academy of Art University - 2008 January - Current, San Francisco, CA
Computer Arts/ New Media - Master of Fine Arts
The Art Institute of Washington - 2007 January - 2007 September, Rosslyn, VA
Media Arts and Animation - 3 Quarters (on President List - Honor Student)
Central Texas College - 20 April 2006, Bolling AFB, Washington DC
Certificate of Completion “Introduction to Web Page Publishing“
Ural State Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture - 2000 September - 2002 June, Russia
Bachelors Degree in Art and Design - Graduated
Ural State Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture - 1998 September - 2000 June, Russia
Associate Degree in Industrial Design - Graduated
School of Architecturally Art Creativity – 1996 September – 1998 June, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Art Preparatory School for High Education – Graduated
School of Fine Arts - 1988 September – 1996 May, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Graduated Fine Arts