MORIAH BENTON

2 College St. #82 | RISD | Providence, RI 02903 | 479.215.9586 | mbenton@risd.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where I can apply my extensive design skills, my passion for
storytelling, and my strong organizational skills to work as part of a dynamic team and
further improve my professional experience.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI
BFA Illustration | Concentration in Gender, Race, & Sexuality I August 2012-present
GPA 3.74
Relevant Coursework
3D Illustration
Drawing & Painting

Sequential Art
Illustration Concepts

Intro to Digital Illustration

Typography for Illustrators

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bluestockings Magazine, Brown University | Providence, RI
Illustrator | February 2015 to present
Produce illustrations for web-based and printed articles
Trixie Films | Brooklyn, NY
Intern | Summer 2014
Designed graphics and web-based media to aid in social media promotion. Contributed
articles and edited pending entries. Assisted with social media platform maintenance,
web site traffic growth, and press contact.
Andre Christine Gallery | Charlotte, NC
Intern | Summer 2013
Maintained the gallery by welcoming guests and highlighting new collections on display.
Designed various media, including the gallery brochure, and postcard. Assisted in setting
up gallery shows.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Residence Life, RISD | Providence, RI
Resident Assistant | August 2013 to present
Oversee a community of residents and provide mentorship, counseling, and
encouragement. Plan and coordinate trips, social events, and health programs. Facilitate
discussions on campus by hosting panels and inviting relevant speakers.
Annual Fund, RISD | Providence, RI
Supervisor, Primary Caller | September 2012 to present
Facilitate outgoing phone calls to alumni and parents to inform them of campus news
and request contributions, supervise and train team of student callers, and analyze call
reports.

MORIAH BENTON
2 College St. #82 | RISD | Providence, RI 02903 | 479.215.9586 | mbenton@risd.edu
Alumni Relations Office, RISD | Providence, RI
Senior Office Assistant | March 2013 to present
Answer alumni questions or concerns, coordinate plans for alumni art sales, and manage office mailings and filings.
ART AND DESIGN SPECIALTIES
>> Highly trained in a variety of illustrative styles and techniques > storyboarding,
sequential formatting, character concept design, figure drawing
>> Well-versed in numerous mediums > charcoal, graphite, pen & ink, soft pastel, oil
pastel, watercolor, opaque watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage, colored pencil
>> Extensive photographic experience > digital, color, and B&W processing
COMPUTER SKILLS
>> Macintosh + PC platforms. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Processing,
Rhino, Prezi, Picasa, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK
>> Founded RISD Feminist Club, the first on-campus feminist organization | President |
October 2013 to present
>> Planned and moderated a panel on Institutionalized Racism in America | January
2015
>> Hosted a YouTube panel to discuss the role of social media platforms in raising
awareness for social justice issues | February 2015
>> Organized and led event planning for the first freshman-specific art show at
Waterman Gallery | May, 2013
>> Freshman Class Representative for the Student Alliance | 2012 to 2013
ONLINE PORTFOLIOS
Personal
www.moriahbenton.com
Behance
www.behance.net/moriahbenton
Tumblr
www.moriahbenton.tumblr.com

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