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I’m Sophia Holland, an artist and designer based in Queens, NY. Welcome to my portfolio for all of my artistic and creative work. When not making art, I love making playlists, getting tattoos, and vintage shopping! For more information on any projects or my work availability, please feel free to email!

Experience

JULY – OCTOBER 2026

Stonewell Management LLC, Manhattan NY - Social Media Content Creator

  • Animate and design eye-catching social media graphics. 

  • Copywrite content within social media posts.

  • Copywrite captions consistent with the brand identity.

  • Edit short form content.

  • Experiment with posting and interaction approaches for insight on most successful strategies.

  • Film short form content both onsite at the dispensary and offsite in relevant locations.

  • Manage social media calendar through Metricool, taking into account holidays, dispensary events, and brand relevancy.

  • Photograph and film products to highlight on social media. 

  • Reply to comments using a consistent brand voice.

  • Research cannabis holidays and historical events for educational social media posts.

  • Research and implement social media best practices, tailoring them to the brand’s audience

NOVEMBER 2024 – PRESENT

A Strange Attitude LLC, Queens NY - CEO

  • Answer questions and provide warm customer service while vending at artisan markets and pop-up shops. 

  • Copywrite social media captions and content.

  • Creative direct editorial fashion photoshoots used for advertising and marketing.

  • Design all print and digital marketing materials including but not limited to social media content, business cards, clothing tags, logos, and website materials.

  • Design and sew up-cycled clothing and accessories.

  • Design, transport, build, organize, maintain, and tear down clothing displays at artisan markets and pop-up shops.

  • Editor of photos and videos from photoshoots.

  • Facilitate, package, and, if necessary, mail sales. 

  • Hair and makeup artist for photoshoots. 

  • Manage email and website operations.

  • Manage social media calendar. 

  • Photograph and film social media content that aligns with brand identity.

  • Photograph products for archives, social media, and product listings.

  • Reply to comments and direct messages in a consistent brand voice.

  • Research and implement social media best practices, strategies, and trends, tailoring them to the brand’s audience. 

  • Schedule and organize photoshoots.

  • Set dresser for photoshoots.

  • Source materials used to create up-cycled clothing and accessories.

  • Source props, set pieces, and fashion for photoshoots.

  • Style photoshoots.

JANUARY – JULY 2024

My Dearest World Jewelry, Queens NY - Assistant, Social Media Content Creator

  • Assist with and maintain the organization of the studio. 

  • Digitally format photos and videos according to social media and archival best practices.

  • Photograph and edit images used for archives, email promotions, product listings, and social media content. 

  • Photograph and film behind the scenes of photoshoots for advertising and social media marketing. 

  • Photograph and film products to highlight on social media.

  • Research and implement current social media best practices, strategies, and trends. 

  • Research potential retail and social media collaborators.

  • Style social media marketing photos and videos. 

  • Write emails to potential retail and social media collaborators.

AUGUST 2021 – MAY 2023

Department of Digital Arts, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY - Graduate Assistant

  • Align social media calendar with department’s event calendar.

  • Assist faculty and students to install and maintain artwork and exhibits. 

  • Concierge at the Department of Digital Arts office desk offering assistance such as directions, printing assignments, and answering questions to students, staff, and visitors.

  • Design social media and print marketing materials for promotion of department events, gallery shows, and guest lectures. 

  • Maintained organization and cleanliness of desk.

  • Record guest lectures, including the set up and breakdown of the camera and microphone.

  • Relay phone, email, and in-person messages for department heads. 

  • Replenished displayed print materials. 

  • Schedule email blasts of the Department of Digital Arts newsletter.

  • Write the weekly Department of Digital Arts newsletter.

FEBRUARY – MARCH 2023

Volvox Labs, Brooklyn NY - Creative Technology Intern

  • Create interactive smoke effects in TouchDesigner for a traveling installation part of Jackson Wang’s THE MAGIC MAN Experience Tour.

  • Assist with installation of THE MAGIC MAN Experience at Forest Hills Stadium.

JANUARY 2019 – MAY  2020

Design Center at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota FL - Motion Designer

  • Creative team lead for the animated advertisement and accompanying print promotional materials for the PreCollege 2020 Summer Program. 

  • Create initial project moodboards.

  • Create initial project motion tests.

  • Oversee production of animated advertisement’s audio.

  • Creative direct photoshoot of PreCollege alumni.

  • Animate digital advertisements to promote the PreCollege 2020 Summer Program.

  • Format final advertisement for various digital platforms.

  • Strategized the PreCollege 2020 social media campaign.

  • Design and animate final social media posts, stories, and advertisements for Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat.

    • The Snapchat ads received a total of 35,700 swipe-ups.

  • Animate accompanying GIPHY sticker package.

JUNE – AUGUST 2019

Slanted Studios, Brooklyn NY - Motion Design Intern

  • Color grade, edit, and create motion design elements for documentation video of Slanted’s LED installation at the One World Trade Center.

  • Color grade documentation video of Slanted’s LED installation at the One World Trade Center.

  • Edit documentation video of Slanted’s LED installation at the One World Trade Center.

  • Create motion design elements for documentation video of Slanted’s LED installation at the One World Trade Center.

  • Strategize a social media campaign unique to Slanted Studios’ personal brand to reignite their online presence. 

  • Create final social media posts for Slanted Studios’ social media return.

AUGUST  – DECEMBER 2018

Digital Checkout at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota FL - Lab Monitor

  • Receptionist in the equipment rental/photo studio center. 

  • Email students and staff equipment return reminders and late notices. 

  • Familiarize myself with all available equipment (camera, microphones, tripods, etc.)

  • Memorize necessary prerequisites and rules for renting high-budget camera equipment.

  • Operate POS system equivalent to facilitate rentals and returns.

  • Organize and monitor equipment available for rental.

  • Work closely with the head of Digital Checkout to schedule use of photo suites.

MAY – AUGUST 2017

VisAbility Art Lab, Rockville MD - Studio Assistant

  • Create wall text plaques for gallery shows.

  • Demonstrate technical skills such as digital animation, colored pencil layering, and acrylic painting.

  • Edit photos of the artists' work for social media, digital showings, archives, and websites.

  • Prepare art for shows and sales by framing, painting canvas edges, and collecting signatures.

  • Prepare, organize, and replenish materials for artists on a daily basis. 

  • Provide artistic critique when requested.

  • Welcome visitors at gallery shows and open studios.

Education

AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2023
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY - earned 45 credits towards M.F.A. in Interactive Arts

AUGUST 2016 - MAY 2020
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL - graduated with B.F.A. in Motion Design

Honors

Pratt Merit Scholarship, August 2021 – May 2023
American Advertising Gold Award, February 2020
American Advertising Amy Award, February 2020
Ringling College of Art and Design Ligature Club Type in Motion Award 2019
Ringling College of Art and Design Best of Ringling Award, May 2018
Vimeo Staff Pick, January 2018
Ringling Dean’s Scholarship, August 2016 – May 2020


Exhibitions

Rosekill Art Farm An/Aesthetics, Kingston, NY 2022
Pratt Institute Interactive Arts Department Hello, World!, Brooklyn, NY 2021
it’s gonna be okay, Sarasota, FL 2020
Ringling College Best of Ringling Gallery, Sarasota, FL 2019
Ringling’s Type Club Annual Ligature Show, Sarasota, FL 2019
Gallery B VAC Revealed, Bethesda, MD 2015
Strathmore Music Center Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Bethesda, MD 2015
National Veterans Center The Rendering Project, Washington, DC 2013