Marlene ‘Miilo’ C. D’Silva

Multifaceted Artist with experience in Traditional and Digital Art.

Based in Dubai, U.A.E.

EMAIL: contact@miilosart.com

Experience

MIILO'S ART/ Artist: 2014 - Present

ART & DESIGN
- Proficient w/digital & traditional mediums, eg: watercolor, oil & acrylic
- Organize & host consultation sessions with clients
- Successfully translate client’s vision into concrete designs ranging from paintings to business cards, logos & graphics
- Handling packaging & shipping for custom paintings
- Provide detailed face painting & body art for events such as community fairs & parties
- Hosted & participated in networking events to increase brand awareness
- Provided detailed face painting & body art for events & individual customers
- Developed NFT Collection: Poker Paws (see below)

ART INSTRUCTOR
- Successfully hosting private art classes to kids between the ages of 4 - 18 years
- Successfully hosting paint parties events for
private parties & corporate team building
- Teaching techniques of mediums & all practical aspects of art to customers
- Facilitating an encouraging atmosphere to people & preparing them for success
- Developed painting strategies for individual pieces
- Hosting & teaching painting sessions to groups of 6 to 200 people from across the country & world (in person & virtual)

CONTENT CREATION
- Creating & planning content (posts, videos, giveaways, etc.) for social media platforms & website
- Conduct keyword research and use SEO guidelines to optimize content
- Use analytics tools to monitor engagement (e.g. comments & shares)
- Successfully growing social platforms:
- - - Tiktok: 56K Followers (+12M Total Views)
- - - Instagram: 15K Followers
- - - Pinterest: 2.7K Followers (+500K Monthly Views)
- Successfully hosted a live art show on Instagram Live featuring other creatives
- Updating website and blog as needed
- Gained firsthand experience in social media marketing through promoting my art
- Collaborated with multiple brands & creators to create content (posts & videos) tailored to their requests

MILONIS FZE/ Head Graphic Designer: 2022

DUBAI, U.A.E.
- Created and developed new NFT project for latest launch called "FIERCECROWD"
- Creating materials by hand or by using technology and programs like Adobe's Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Created content and material for social platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Discord
- Ensured all work aligns with design principles, brand guidelines and company values
- Provided creative input and expertise- Pitched ideas and presenting sketches to the project manager
- Managed workflow efficiently and responsibility for timing and delivery of materials
- Researched information to assist in completing designs
- Researched current trends and implementing them
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts & designs, translating those solutions through to a variety of channels

MORE INFO: Fiercecrowd NFT

CITY ART ROOM/ Art Instructor: 2020 - 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- Taught techniques of mediums & all practical aspects of art to customers
- Facilitated an encouraging atmosphere to people & preparing them for success
- Developed painting strategies for individual pieces
- Hosting & teaching virtual painting sessions to groups of 6 to 100 people from across the country & world
- Provided detailed face painting & body art for events & individual customers

Paint Parties - Private Events & Corporate Team Building

BAMCUBED QC/ Graphic Design Intern: 2019 - 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- Designed, developed & delivered custom promotional material to clients
- Collaborated with a team on campaign developments & organized events
- Involved w/advertising & marketing activities including social media, email, web & printing

UNCC GALLERIES/ Gallery Intern: 2019

CHARLOTTTE, N.C.
- Assisted in installation & de-installation for gallery events & art exhibitions.
- Monitored the gallery/galleries & completed twelve two-hours sessions throughout the internship.

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Procreate

    ★★★★★

  • Canva

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  • Adobe Suite

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  • Luma Fusion

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  • Final Cut Pro

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  • Social Media

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  • Shopify

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  • MS Office

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Soft Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Creativity

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  • Leadership

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  • Organization

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  • Adaptiblity

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  • Problem Solving

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  • Communication

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  • Customer Service

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  • Self-Motivated

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Education

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
College of Arts & Architecture - Bachelor of Arts in Art
May 2020

Publications, Exhibitions & Media Appearances

Conteúdo recolhível

Press & Publications

- FULLFLY REVIEW - Miilosart: The Next Big Thing in Art
- CHARLOTTE OBSERVER - Charlotte Five: Things To Do
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THE GLOBAL GOAN - Vol 2, Issue 9
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SHOUTOUT ATLANTA - Taking Chances: Reflections on Risk
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THE GLOBAL GOAN - Vol 2, Issue 8
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CREATIVE LOAFING CHARLOTTE - Big Hearts for Local Arts
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THE GLOBAL GOAN - Vol 2, Issue 7
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CREATIVE LOAFING CHARLOTTE - The Paint Party
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SANSKRIT LITERARY ARTS MAGAZINE - Year 2020

Events & Exhibitions

- WORLD ART DUBAI// World Trade Center - MARCH 2023 - DUBAI, U.A.E.
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THRIVE MARKET// Cedre Shopping Center - AUGUST 2022 - DUBAI, U.A.E.
- THE LOTUS FUNCTION// The Warmack - OCTOBER 2022 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- BIG HEARTS FOR LOCAL ARTS (pt.2)// Street Commerce - JULY 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- FUNCTION ON THE BLOCK// Hella Scars - MAY 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- FOUNDER'S DAY// The 47 Club - APRIL & MAY 2020 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- BIG HEARTS FOR LOCAL ARTS// Street Commerce - OCTOBER 2020 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- FREE-UNIVERSITY POP-UP// Street Commerce - AUGUST 2020 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- SANSKRIT LITERARY ARTS SHOW// Pop Martin Student Gallery - FEBRUARY to MARCH 2020 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
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THE JURIED SHOW// South Piedmont Community College - DECEMBER 2019 to MARCH 2020 - MONROE N.C.
- THE PLATFORM NC// 321 Uptown Lounge - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- HALLOWEEN SHOW// Armored Cow Brewing Co. - OCTOBER 2019 - CHARLOTTE N.C.

Media: Interviews, Podcasts & Panels

- WOMEN WITHIN x BADDIE WORLDWIDE// Workshop - OCTOBER 2021 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- THE HELLA SCARS SHOW
// HELLA MIILO - JULY 2021 -  CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- RISE & THRIVE// Mentorship Program - APRIL 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- THE CULTURE CLASH// Ep.2: The Disconnect - MARCH 2021 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- VVIP TV - DUBAI// Miilo - VVIP Interview - JANUARY 2021 - DUBAI, U.A.E.