Valentina Ceballos Diaz
Graphic Design, Illustration, Photographer,Video Editor
Professional Summary
Dependable and hard-working artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with 5+ years of art experience looking to participate in the design, art, and film industry. Adept at working to specifications or creating original, bright, and fun graphics, illustrations, and designs to promote your company, organization, or event, bringing your story or creative project to life. Strong team player, committed and dependable, with a diverse portfolio of skills and visual styles, and extensive knowledge of digital media and its surrounding culture.
Languages
HTML/CSS
Javascript
GML (beginner)
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Skills
Work Experience
Illustrator | Boston 100 Words, Boston Public Library | Boston, Massachusetts
April 2023 - August 2024
Illustrated posters based on winners of the fiction writing contest “Boston 100 Words” to be shown around the city. Posters were used as advertisements for the subway system, local library, and billboards.
Graphic Design Intern | Pineda Covalin | Mexico City, Mexico
June 2024 - August 2024
Concept artist and designer for deluxe clothing items and patterns. Worked through initial phases and coloring phases with a team of other designers. Also created advertisements for social media posts.
Graphic Design | INK Illustration Club | Boston, Massachusetts
March 2024 - ​May 2025
Conceptualized social media posts and designs for the INK Illustration Club. Communicated within the club E-Board to create and plan semester-long projects and weekly workshops for members and participants. Designed one of the running mascots for the Mascot Voting Event.
Graphic Design | Boston University Hillel | Boston, Massachusetts
​August 2024 - present
Created various flyers, posters, and graphics for the BUHillel social media accounts and websites. Worked with other graphic designers to conceptualize and release posts in a timely manner, promoting events, celebrations, meetings, and special conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree | Minor in Film and TV | Boston University
​August 2021- May 2025
Completed coursework at Boston University with painting, graphic design, motion graphics, typography, art history, and website design classes. Participated in filmography, video editing, scriptwriting, and film production classes to obtain a Minor in Film & TV.
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Scholarships and Awards
Dean's List in 2024
High Honor Roll in 2022
Full Scholarship funded in 2024-2025
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Adobe Animate
Premier Pro
Canva
Procreate
Asesprite
Gamemaker (beginner)
Citizenships
American, Colombian, and Mexican citizenships
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Beginner French
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Volunteering
Fundacion Emilio
2019 - Present​
Participated in events and multiple volunteering opportunities to help entertain children undergoing cancer treatment at the National Institute of Cancerlogy in Bogotá, Colombia. This includes hosting art, pottery painting, puppet, and storytime activities to help kids ages 5 - 16 years old.
Un Techo Para Mi País
2012
Worked with groups of volunteers to help build houses from scratch for low-income families in their neighborhoods. The volunteer groups all planned, constructed, gathered materials, and directly assisted families with their new home, along with gifting them food and other necessities.
Venice Summer Study Abroad | Fine Arts Program | Boston University
​May 2023 - July 2023
Participated in graphic design and illustration classes for the Venice Summer Study Abroad program. Spent time in the city and getting culturally familiar with its history in art, along with visiting the world-famous Venice Biennale.
2010 - present
2010 - present