Xela Burleson

Digital Media Specialist

Salary / Daily rate

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Remote only

Skills

IllustrationCanvaCustomer CareGraphic DesignGIMPAdobe After EffectsDaVinci ResolveAdobe Photoshop

Languages

English (Native)Dutch (Fluent)

About me

Intro

Digital media freelancer with 6+ years of expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, graphic design, and visual storytelling. Specialized in image editing, digital illustration, and concept art with strong technical drawing foundation. Ready to bring your creative vision to life with professional design solutions and seamless project management.

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Work experience

Freelance

FreelanceFreelance

Jun 2018 - Present

8 years 5 months

Remote, OR 97458, USA

Created and delivered custom digital illustrations and visual assets for a diverse, mostly for personal use with a few commercial projects. Managed end-to-end projects — from client on-boarding and concept development to final delivery and revisions — consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Built and maintained an online presence through social media engagement, portfolio updates, and community interaction, growing a loyal client following and repeat business. Adapted to a wide range of creative requests, showcasing flexibility in art styles, formats, and use cases (e.g., Twitch emotes, character art, branding assets). Developed strong skills in communication, remote collaboration, and creative problem solving, thriving in an independent, deadline-driven environment. More skills include: Canva · Image Editing · Graphic Design · Organization Skills · Storytelling · Painting · Technical Drawing · Editing · Microsoft Word · Creative Work · Interpersonal Skills

Sorter

Amazon

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

6 months

Gainesville, FL, USA

Collaborated with a team of 20+ associates to efficiently sort, scan, and route high volumes of packages to their designated delivery areas. Handled sensitive and confidential shipments with strict attention to accuracy, privacy, and care. Thrived in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, resolving logistical issues on the fly to ensure timely dispatch and minimize errors. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and maintained workflow efficiency across shifts. Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through clear communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability during peak periods

Food Service Worker

Walmart

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

5 months

Jacksonville, FL, USA

Supported daily operations in both the deli and bakery departments as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team. Ensured strict adherence to health, sanitation, and food safety standards, including regular maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment. Performed routine upkeep on machinery such as slicers, ovens, and fryers to ensure safe and efficient operation. Provided personalized customer service, listening to individual preferences and recommending products to meet their needs — resulting in increased customer satisfaction and boosted in-store sales. Maintained organized displays and product rotation to ensure freshness and appeal.

Sales Associate

Domino's

Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

3 months

Skills: Organization Skills · Interpersonal Skills


Education

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

2018 - 2020

1 year 10 months

FLVS

High School Diploma

2014 - 2017

3 years 1 month

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