Katie Jane Villanueva

804-517-7915  |   vkatiejane@gmail.com

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator, Audition, Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign

Microsoft 365

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Sharepoint, OneDrive, Teams

Google Workspace

Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Google Analytics

Systems & Computer Engineering

HTML, CSS, Python, SysML, Docker, Cameo Eneterprise Architecture, Github Pages, GitLab, VMware ESXi, Visual Studio Code

Art & Animation

Freehand Drawing, Procreate, Autodesk Maya

Leadership Training

Bystander Intervention, Implicit Bias, Emotional Intelligence

Education

University of Virginia                                            2023

  • GPA 3.55
  • University Achievement Award
    Full Academic Scholarship

Christchurch School                                              2019

  • Valedictorian Award
  • Science Prize
  • National Honors Society
    President

Professional Experience

ITZ-LLC

Systems Designer                                                    2023 - Present
  • Supports multiple NAVAIR projects utilizing computer engineering, software design, graphics design, network architecture, and various other engineering and design practices
  • Leverages Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to architect mission capabilities (Such as the collaboration of Crewed and Uncrewed entities) as it relates to requirements, behaviors, and Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
  • Utilizes software design principals to help architect M&S capabilities, and the various inputs, outputs, and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) of a system under test
  • Assisted with the design of an open and standardized profiles to be deployed on mission computing systems
  • Assisted with the implementation of a DevSecOps pipeline as part of ITZ’s core infrastructure
  • Deployed multiple hypervisor and Operating System configurations to assist with the development of ITZ’s EZ Conformance Open Modularized (ECOM) Framework
  • Collaborates in diverse multidisciplinary team environments to include the management of company interns and administrative assistants

Aramark

Graphic Designer                                                      2021 - 2023
  • Create engaging design solutions with high visual impact
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud to develop effective sales, events, operations, education, and support materials
  • Produce graphic content for various communication channels, including flyers, posters, banners, signage, point-of-sale materials, websites, social media, email, postcards, t-shirts, stickers, digital boards, and presentations
  • Collaborate with team members to interpret client preferences and project objectives, receive and provide feedback to other team members, and implement the solutions while maintaining brand identity
  • Ensure corporate identity and brand voice through high-quality graphic content
  • Maintain quality throughout draft, editorial, and production phases

Iris Magazine

Multimedia Coordinator                                          2022 - 2023
  • Enhance the presentation of articles on the Iris website and in print publications through creation of artwork, photos, graphics, and video
  • Amplify the voices of the writers by creating vibrant cover artworks, with full creative liberty, for approximately eight articles per biweekly cycle
  • Collaborate as a team member to workshop and multiple projects simultaneously
  • Self-manage projects with an asynchronous workload and tight deadlines
  • Adapt cover illustrations to align with sudden content changes
Art Intern                                                                   2021 - 2022
  • Create and publish digital illustrations with full artistic license
  • Operate on a biweekly publishing schedule, producing original content in line with each cycle's unique theme
  • Self-manage projects with an asynchronous workload and tight deadlines

WXTJ Charlottesville

Freeform Radio Show Host                                    2021 - 2023
  • Operate Mixing Consoles such as Schure SCM268; Control Surfaces such as Wheatstone IP-12 and Wheatstone E1; Podcast Production Studios such as the Rode Rodecaster Pro; and Broadcasting & Stage Microphones such as the RE20 or Schure SM58 live on air
  • Seamlessly organize, stream, and blend various audios inputs in real time on low power FM (LPFM) and online Radio
  • Creative license to prepare music and engaging show conversation topics
  • Improv and adapt conversation and audio in real time