Isadora Jimenez

Illustrator | Art Instructor | Storyteller | Children's Book Artist

Tampa, FL 33647

813-450-9913 | isadorajimenez.art@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Dynamic, goal-driven illustrator, author, and innovator with comprehensive operational and interpersonal abilities. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive progress while balancing a high volume of competing demands and deadlines. Expertise includes children’s book illustration, sequential art, graphic design, photo retouching, storytelling, retail operations, and customer service. Proficient in both traditional and digital media with experience in art instruction and curriculum development.

Summary of Qualifications &

Technical Skill Set

· Children’s Book Illustration & Sequential

Art

· Graphic Design & Photo Retouching

· Storytelling & Writing

· Lesson Planning & Art Instruction

· Retail Operations & Team Supervision

· Customer Service & Relationship

Management

· Time & Task Management

· Communication & Collaboration

Software & Tools:

MS Office / Google Suite / Adobe Photoshop / Clip Studio Paint / Illustrator / InDesign

Pen & Ink / Acrylics / Face Paint & Henna Art

POS Systems / RF Scanners / Website CMS / Social Media / Virtual Meeting Platforms

Editing & Proofreading

Languages:

English – Advanced | Spanish – Intermediate

Selected Clients & Collaborations

· Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc. (Manager)

· Fenom Comics (“Star Riders”)

· Tellinga (Postcards)

· Carrollwood Cultural Center (Teaching)

· Ray Valdes Photography (Photo Retouching

and Repair)

· Wanda Reyes (“Valentino’s Adventures in

Puerto Rico”)

· Florist (Band, “Adrift” Album)

Cumulative Experience

Fantabulous Creations – Tampa, FL & Remote
Owner / Freelance Artist & Author / Art Teacher
2012 – Present

· Provide multi-medium, original artwork including logo design, digital art, pet portraits, comic covers, postcard art, henna & face painting, and spot illustrations

· Authored and illustrated two children’s books (“Toot, Toot, Tootie” and “Leafy Sea Dragons”)

· Developed storyboards, layouts, and marketing strategies for self-published works

· Delivered private art lessons for learners of all ages, fostering creativity and skill development

· Manage merchandising, inventory, and upselling in retail art environments

· Work independently with minimal supervision, quickly adopting new technologies and responsibilities

Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc. – Tampa, FL
Manager
2013 – Present

· Lead and train team members in a fast-paced, client-facing creative environment

· Provide face painting, caricature art, and customer service efficiently and with flair

· Maintain daily operations including equipment management and inventory control

Ray Valdes – Photography – Tampa, FL
Photo Retoucher
2012 – 2022

· Edited and enhanced professional portrait and commercial photography

· Collaborated with photographers and clients to meet artistic and technical standards

Tellinga – Remote
Postcard Artist
2020 – 2021

· Created narrative postcard illustrations responding to customer stories

· Delivered consistent style and timely work within fast turnaround deadlines

Wanda Reyes – *Valentino’s Adventures in Puerto Rico*
Editor & Contributing Illustrator
Feb 2025 – May 2025

· Repaired and reformatted 40 illustrations for a bilingual children’s book (English/Spanish)

· Designed 4 new spot illustrations and retouched the cover art and typography

· Added dialogue and improved layout for print readiness

Fenom Comics – *Star Riders* (Kickstarter Campaign)
Cover Inker
2024

· Inked one of the inside covers for *Star Riders*, featured in Fenom Comics' 2024 Kickstarter release

· Enhanced pencil work to produce a bold, print-ready final image

Florist – *Adrift Album*
Album Cover Illustrator
June 2025

· Illustrated two album covers reflecting the band’s tone and themes

· Delivered high-resolution artwork for digital and print distribution

Carrollwood Cultural Center – Tampa, FL
Art Instructor – Summer Workshops
June – July 2025

· Taught two 6-week youth art courses: Traditional Pen & Ink and Manga & Comic Book class for teens

· Developed lesson plans, projects, and provided constructive critique to support student growth

Education & Professional Development

Ringling College of Art and Design – FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Illustration

University of Tampa – FL
Writing the Graphic Narrative Course

Tom Beland – PR (Comic Book Artist)
Cartooning Classes

Deborah Hunt – PR (Mask performer, puppeteer, cultural worker)

Theater and Mask Creation Course

EDX.org – Remote
Introduction to Marketing