Alexa Crookston
West Haven, Utah 84401 •- •-
Summary
I graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I am highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a
great listener. I am looking to start my career in illustration or digital art.
Portfolio Link
alexac.myportfolio.com/
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Weber State University
Art Major, emphasis in 2D media, focused on illustration
● Summa Cum Laude
Classes taken that support an illustration career:
● Illustration
● Advanced Illustration (x2)
● Independent Study - Illustration
● Typography/Publication Design
Graduated April 2024
High School Diploma, Roy High School
● High Honor Graduate - 4.0 GPA
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3.99 GPA
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Special Projects: Book Arts (x2)
BFA Seminar & BFA Thesis
Children’s Literature
Fairy Tales in Literature
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Graduated May 2021
Lettered in Math, English, and Art
Related Experience
Self Published Children’s Picture Book - Amazon and Barnes and Noble
January 2024 – March 2024
● 36 page book with full color digital illustrations: 16 spreads, 2 maps, a seek & find page and a title page
● Published with Amazon KDP and Barnes and Noble Press
Technical Illustrator - Weber State University: College of Health Professions
● Design medical illustrations for open resource textbook
● Work closely with Health Science Department to create accurate illustrations
● Utilize BioRender software to create diagrams
January 2024 – Present
Scanning Technician - Weber State University: Financial Aid Office
August 2021 – Present
● Scan and index student documents
● Work independently and trained junior level
● Safely control sensitive information
technicians
Artist on Redbubble - Redbubble
July 2020 – Present
● Design stationary, clothing, stickers, masks, phone cases, wall art, home accessories, and gifts
● Create design themes, primarily utilizing watercolor and digital art
Writer - mybest
● Work with editors
● Research to ensure accurate information
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June 2021 – August 2021
Write and edit articles
Self motivated, self disciplined job
Achievements/Certificates
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WSU Art Show: Shaw Gallery - April 2024
WSU Art Show: Shepherd Union Gallery February 2024
Skill Certificate - Career and Technical
Education in Digital Graphic Arts
College of Arts and Humanities Scholarship
Truscott, C J & I Foundation (art scholarship)
Sterling Scholar in Art at Roy High School;
Regional Semi-Finalist
Computer Skills
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Adobe Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Google Workspace
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Microsoft Software: Word, Exel, PowerPoint
BioRender