Adriana Sparkuhl  

GRAPHIC DESIGN, & MARKETING
Email: Sparkuhlpieces@gmail.com
Website: linktr.ee/sparkuhl
linkedin.com/in/sparkuhl

Strengths
Graphic Design . Branding . Promotional Writing . Over 2 Decades of Experience in the field.
With over 20 years of experience in graphic design, I have honed my expertise in delivering high-quality visuals for a diverse range of clients, especially within the fast-paced music industry. My eye for detail and natural organizational skills extend beyond design; they encompass creative writing, marketing from the street to the socials, and management. Known for my proactive approach, I excel at making things happen in real time—a crucial asset in an industry where deadlines are tight and details can often be overlooked. I’ve developed a sharp ability to identify and resolve issues under pressure, ensuring every project is polished and perfected, even amidst last-minute challenges.
I'm incredibly versatile, always dressed to the occasion, professional, and easy to get along with. 

Experience

SOUNDPIECES 2006-PRESENT  
Owner, Branding, Event Management, Marketing

50-3,000 Person Events,  Clubs, Campouts, Stage Takeovers across the Globe

• Management of Events, Marketing, and Artists

• Marketing Campaigns from Street Print to Social Media leading the Creative Writing

• Talent Buyer, Booking, Hospitality

• Accounting and Payroll

• Turn around Designs for Weekly & Themed Events

• Delegate/Lead the Crew 

• Exhibit Art and Installations, Performance and Hosting

• Design & Branding Lead

• Develop Clothing Designs and Merch For Shop

• Stage Design And Builds in various formats and venues
  
  

MalLabel Music  2005-current
Graphic Designer  

• Design Release Art for Music

• Work within budgets and specific direction

• Design Merch Line with Wearables

J Balvin, Las Vegas  SEPTEMBER 2021
Production, Fabrication  

• Operate Laser Cutter  and cut acrylic using vector designs and software

•  Assemble hundreds of LED sculptures

• Enhance and optimize laser cut output

EC Presents  2011-2020 

Graphic Design, Production, Gem & Jam Brand Designer  

• Design Posters, flyers, banners & Advertisements

• Construct Festival Booklets for Print

• Design Logo for Gem & Jam

Symbiosis Gathering
Marketing, Production, Graphic Designer 2005-2017

• Design Posters & Advertisements

• Build Art Installations on various teams

• Live Painting Director

• Design tickets and stickers

First Amendment Gallery & Others  Various Galleries 2008- 2016
Management, Marketing, Gallery Director

• Host and market art shows, handle collections, build out shows each month

• Hang and repair art. Pack and inventory for storage

• Manage and fulfill sales with collectors

• Design promotional materials to market shows

Education JUNE  2003 - DECEMBER 2008

Academy of Art University San Francisco - BFA

Majored in Graphic Design & Illustration. Focus in Marketing & Fine Art. Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator. Studied under Terryl Whitlatch Lead Creature designer for Lucas Films.

Skills  OVER 20 YEARS EXPERTISE

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Trained lifelong painter and illustrator skilled in realism, anatomy, graffiti.

• Expert photographer, digital, editing,  film, and darkroom techniques

• Fabrication, construction, and architecture-related design

ART DIRECTION & BRANDING
Accomplished Art Director and Design Consultant with a strong focus on visual storytelling, brand identity, and strategic design solutions.

CROSS PLATFORM & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Proficient in most industry software platforms and operating systems.

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Google Drive, Microsoft Office such as Excel and Powerpoint. ADROLL, Eventbrite, Figma, Miro,  Canva, Shopify, Wordpress, most newsletter platforms, and others! Expertise in creating and managing cross-platform content, optimizing posting schedules, and enhancing online visibility for brands and events.