Resume for Shelley Brant-Levi

Contact Information:
Shelley Brant-Levi
sbrant@kctc.net
319-656-2800

EDUCATION

B.A. - Art - The University of Northern Iowa


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Artist / Director of Creative Concept Development - 1999 to present
Great Notions, Dallas, Texas
As the head of a large international art department, I am responsible for the conceptualization and design of all product and merchandise sold under the Great Notions name as well as a number of other companies in the hobby/craft industry. I personally conceptualize and hand render artwork that is used for embroidery disk stock art. I am expected to combine creative concept development with technical know-how in order to produce a highly marketable and popular product for mass retail sales. I research and design products that appeal to a target customer in order to maintain a consistent company image, generate repeat sales and orders while focusing on staying fresh and ahead of the competition. I coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency of image and a quality finished product. This position is extremely high volume and fast paced, a continual creative challenge.

Licensed Illustrator - 2002 - present
Applejack Art Partners, Manchester Center, Vermont
Through referrals, I collaborate with manufacturers in the creation of products for the paper, craft, hobby and gift markets. My designs are sold world-wide in the form of stationery, stickers, rubber stamps, puzzles, fabric, greeting cards and many more products.

Artist / Creative Director - 1994 - 1999
The Jym Bag Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I held the position of creative director at a large screen printing/ embroidery company that manufactured garments for large national retail accounts such as Wal-Mart and Target. This position entailed supervision of a staff, sales and advertising strategy and trade show experience.


LINKS
represented by:
Click here to view my full portfolio


Click here for a site showing collections of manufactured products currently in the marketplace


Click here to see some 3-D artwork


Click here for children's wall art samples


Click here to see a little more "retro" graphic design type of projects


Click here to view colored pencil drawings


Click here for the latest news about me and what I've been up to



OTHER INTERESTING STUFF


Along with the creation of my own line, Hallmark Cards has commissioned many of my designs for use in paper greetings, announcements and e-cards for all seasons.

I have done extensive work for Current Inc. I have gift wrap, stickers and calendars currently being sold in their catalog.

I have a large body of work currently being sold through Dollar Tree stores under the Miss Elizabeth line of stickers and scrapbooking papers.

Semi-annually I hold art history based art classes for children ages 6-12. I teach about famous artists and historically relevant art periods in history. The classes have a very strong art history base coupled with hands on projects.

I had the pleasure of illustrating a childrens book for an author/ songwriter that contacted me through "The Society of Childrens Book Writers." We went on to produce additional merchandise which included music CD's, coloring books and an interactive web site.

I have been recruited to design numerous pages for elementary level educational workbooks. These assignments are on demand and have a very fast approval and turn around time. I really enjoy the problem solving aspect of these assignments.

I have an extensive collection of paintings for children that I have sold independently as well as though a specialty design company. See www.sweetpeachesbedding.com. I also dabble in creating commissioned murals.

I have participated in trade shows such as Magic Show, Surtex Show, and a number of different gift and stationery markets designed for retail buyers.

I'm a certified barista. I work at a local coffeeshop sometimes, they pay me in lattes.

I have shown and sold a number of my fine art pieces at local galleries and have regular showings at "The McKinney Art House." Check http://shelleybrant.blogspot.com/ for a listing of events to come.