Details about Mima

Escape Partner, Le Sketchbook.

La Familia--The Core of My Existence.

Squiggily Game: Freestyle Masterpiece.

Future in the making. Developing land in Puerto Rico.

Found at Maggie Norris Couture.

My Pooch and I breaking night, while I worked.

Christina Cross, the Kick-Starter of NTT's Revolution.

New Tech Times 2007-08. First year of Resurrection.

Some of the NTTians of 2007, in our office.

New Tech Times, Leadership Retreat 2008. 2nd Year.

Leadership Retreat, 2009.

Editor-in-Chief of New Tech Times 2008-2009.

After the party, back to the business agenda.

USA Today, Newspaper Days. Winter 2009.

Dr. Marcela Katz-Armoza. A life-long Inspiration.

NYCCT Graduation 2010.

"A Real-Quick Work-agraphy"
A small dose of what I have been up to, in regards to my choice of career path.
(2012)

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I hope very gu! ;)
Very nice to meet You--my name is Miriam Sotomayor.

I am a Native New Yorker, who was born to explore (in 1985)!
Started in 2005, at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), as a Nursing undergrad.
"Start here and go anywhere!" That's what their tagline says--and it's true. I changed gears in 2006 and transfered to New York City College of Technology (City Tech.) In 2008 I graduated with my Associates
in Art and Advertising and again in 2010, with my Bachelors in Communication Design.

Since 2007, I have been working on becoming a successful artist. I worked with New Tech Times (NTT), City Tech's official publication, for three years. I started as the advertising manager, I lead as Editor-in-Chief and I retired as Senior Editor. I experienced every position within the team. In October 2009, our legendary team won NTT's first award ever! We were 5th, Best of Show, of Austin's Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)
National Convention. Great milestone! Our success still lives today--six generations later,
and counting! Some of my most favorite people in the World are NTTians.

In 2009, I earned the opportunity to intern at USA Today, as a junior graphic designer. I met a handful of creatives and learned that being a graphic designer is not only tedious, but can come with small benefits.

After graduation I ventured into the realms of semi-precious jewelry and fashion. After all, being in the Fashion World is a part of My Big Dream. I worked at Gold Mine Jewelers and then interned with Chibi Jewels. Shortly after, I joined the Maggie Norris Couture (MNC) team. Intense four months that was! My second day there, I was being nurtured to cover for the personal assistant (manager.) I built a team of 12 and re-organized most
of the Atelier. I also helped with basic accounting--taxes, bills, checks...audits.

During my time there, I met many great people. February 1st, 2012, I joined forces with Ralph Lauren's very own Fashion Designer + Illustrator, Madame Audrey Schilt, who I met at Maggie's. I promised three months, but things were going so well, we carried on for double the time. We worked on her brand and many desktop publishing projects. I composed various proposals and presentations. It was great!

Through Audrey, I met outstanding people as well, including Tom Foley and Rose LoBue, an awesome, successful, business couple. Together, Audrey and I, worked on kick-starting Soho Staffing, LLC's initial corporate identity. With just one meeting and dinner, we conceptualized a strong, unique vision.
The following meeting, Audrey, Blaise Holtz (a teenage-fashion-beast) and I, created the
Soho Stamp! It was like magic--our collaboration.

I officially joined Soho Staffing, LLC, as a Freelance Creative Director and Graphic Designer. We planted a seed and I nurtured it for six-months. I created several identity elements, stationery, campaign concepts, a brand manual and designed the website for Go Daddy to develop.

Moreover, I have embraced my passions and talents, by creating a business network--working with
other Ingenious Artisans. We work with each other, not for each other. That is our motto.

I collaborate with my strengths: conceptual art, corporate identity, editorial design, advertisement, marketing, photography, vector art, styling, event planning and business management. I am the ideal team player,
and leader. People say...and I believe, I am great with people (of all ages and backgrounds.)
Maybe...it is because my underlying interest in psychology and sociology.

Thus far, I have worked with artists of all kinds: musicians, actors, models, fashion designers,
graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, business moguls and many more
Traditional, Contemporary, and New Generation Entrepreneurs.

Since 2008, I have also executed an assortment of freelance jobs. Most corporate identity, advertising or desktop publishing related: invitations, posters, and direct-mailers. Furthermore, I plan, organize,  and host events, such as, open-mics, fundraisers, mini-concerts, special events and holiday/special event parties. I create party games, custom party favors, gifts and simple jewelry. Moreover, I conceptualize fashion lines and design apparel.
(To see work, please contact; not showcased in website.)

I am searching for employment with an entity that will inspire, challenge and value Me.
I am looking for an opportunity that will nurture My career, as I help them achieve their goals.

A little 'bit more about Me--I Love Humor, Analogies and silly Rhyming.

M.iriam I.s M.arvelous A.rtist

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree--It's true.
It's all in Thee Gene Pool, boo!
From jump, A.R.T is in the roots.

My Parents are The Universe's Greatest.
My Brothers are Music and Film...Ideals.
My Friends are Great Deals.
It's safe to say...We are all Beasts from the East...Equipped to defeat...
   ...with infinite Ingenious Solutions.

I love Creative Writing, my Sketchbook, Concepts and Theories.
Science grabs my attention, but Colors help define my World.
Photography, communicates my perception of Beauty.
My sense of Humor and Fashion are Stellar.

Adobe CS, is my Best Friend.
Business, is always on the agenda.
My Favorite thing to do is go b'storming...
   ...lets include, be with my Family and Crew.
By the way, I love, love my Pooch, Cuchii-Cu.

Thanks for indulging yourself in reading my silly, "Real Quick Work-agraphy."
Have a Blessed, Marvelous Day.

Genuinely,
Miriam Sotomayor
aka
Artistic GNZ

MIRIAM

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