Carlotta Contino
Bologna,BO
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with a proven track record in illustration and filmmaking, notably at Specularia Magazine. Expert in visual storytelling and DaVinci Resolve Studio, I excel in creative concept development and originality. Demonstrated success in enhancing project outcomes through collaborative teamwork and communication, improving client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Illustrator
Specularia Magazine
Florence (Remote)
04.2022 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new projects.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings and illustrations.
- Used oil and gouache paints, watercolors to create art pieces.
Filmmaker
Liszt Institute
Bologna
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Ensured high-quality audiovisual components by making post-production editing process from start to finish.
- Established strong working relationships with collaborators and the employer, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Waiter
Trattoria Del Meloncello
Bologna
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
Waiter
Trattoria Enzo E Piero
Florence
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustrator And Comic Artist
Comics International School
Florence06.2021
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
High School of Art 'Arcangeli'
Bologna, Italy06.2018
Skills
- Illustration
- Drawing and sketching
- Visual storytelling
- Skilled in DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Creative concept development
- Storyboard creation
- Sketching and Ideation
- Originality and Creativity
Cinephile
Lover of international cinematography.
Favorite director: Wong Kar-Wai.
Favorite cinematographer: Christopher Doyle.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Filmmaker
Liszt Institute
06.2023 - 09.2023
Waiter
Trattoria Del Meloncello
09.2022 - 07.2023
Illustrator
Specularia Magazine
04.2022 - Current
Waiter
Trattoria Enzo E Piero
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Illustrator And Comic Artist
Comics International School
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
High School of Art 'Arcangeli'