Persephone Huffman

Results-driven creative operations and marketing professional with 4+ years of experience managing studio operations, executing multi-channel marketing campaigns, and leading community programs. Proven ability to onboard and train teams, coordinate scheduling and resource allocation, and drive measurable engagement growth. Adept at balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite. Consistently recognized with academic Dean's Highest Honors. Seeking a dynamic role where creativity, operations expertise, and people skills intersect.

Freelance Scenic Artist at Gotham Scenic (2026-01 – Present)

Serve as a freelance member of Gotham Scenic's scenic artist team, providing scenic painting and finishing for television, commercial, and live-event productions.

• Executed scenic painting and finishing work for the viral "Buc-Off" segment on HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
• Apply large-scale painting, faux-finishing, and color-matching techniques under tight production deadlines alongside a professional scenic team.

Digital Fabrication Studio Manager at Montserrat College of Art (2023-08 – 2026-05)

Directed daily operations of a 1,500 sq. ft. high-traffic creative studio serving 200+ students, faculty, and campus departments per semester.

• Onboarded and trained 60+ new users per semester on studio equipment and policies, achieving an estimated 40% improvement in satisfaction scores.
• Coordinated scheduling, resource allocation, and workshop programming, improving studio accessibility and student satisfaction ratings by 25%.
• Designed and executed promotional outreach for 15+ campus events annually, driving consistent attendance growth.
• Served as primary point of contact for 200+ users across 5+ departments, resolving issues with professionalism and follow-through.

Resident Assistant at Montserrat College of Art (2023-08 – 2026-05)

Supported a residential community of 50 students through the transition to independent college living, building trust and fostering inclusion from day one.

• Planned and executed recurring community-building events and outreach programs, measurably improving resident satisfaction and quality of life.
• Triaged and escalated maintenance and facilities requests, ensuring timely resolution and upholding a high standard of living environment.
• Applied empathy and sound judgment to resolve roommate conflicts and interpersonal tensions, preserving community harmony.
• Collaborated with housing administration to enforce community standards, communicate policy updates, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Career Design Studio Assistant at Montserrat College of Art (2024-09 – 2026-05)

• Authored and designed weekly email newsletters distributed to 500+ students and alumni, promoting events, career opportunities, and engagement initiatives.
• Managed studio WordPress website, maintaining current, accurate, and visually consistent content.
• Cultivated 10+ partnerships with local organizations and employers, expanding the professional network and student outreach pipeline.
• Produced graphic assets and social content contributing to a 30% increase in event registration over the academic year.

Game Developer at PomJam Studios (Indie) (2025-01 – Present)

• Authored complete story and script for Who Killed Arthur? — a narrative puzzle game featuring original character design, world-building, and interactive storytelling.
• Designed and illustrated the full cast of original characters and all 2D environments, from initial concept through final in-game assets.
• Built and delivered the complete game in Unity, producing a polished, playable experience with a cohesive visual aesthetic.

Studio Assistant at Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio (2025-01 – Present)

• Delivered customer-facing support to 30+ patrons per shift, cultivating a community-focused experience that drove repeat business.
• Managed studio inventory, scheduling, and daily operations in a fast-paced creative retail environment.

Marketing Intern — Video & Motion at Megatrax Music (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Produced 20+ promotional video assets supporting weekly music releases, consistently meeting tight 48-hour turnaround deadlines.
• Edited and delivered motion graphics content in Premiere Pro and After Effects, published across platforms with 100K+ combined followers.
• Collaborated with marketing leadership to translate brand briefs into compelling multimedia storytelling, increasing release-week engagement.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Games, Toys & Play – Montserrat College of Art (2026-05)