DISFUSIONAL STUDIOS

‘CREATIVELY, UNFOLD YOUR IMAGINATION.”

ABOUT

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A Few Simple:

FACTS

Name: Ashlee
Alias: DIS [Disfusional]
Birthday: 1st Nov.
Astrological Sign: Scorpio ♏
Ethnic Descent: Armenian, German, Irish
Languages: English
Education: Bachelors in Art and Design; LQ (Visual Arts) K-12 Education Certificate
w/ Concentration Studies in Painting and Welding
Occupation: Artist, Gamer, and Seamstress
Residency: Michigan
Favorite color: RED
Pet(s): 2 Cats

BIO


“Originally from Michigan, Disfusional Studios’ lead designer and fabricator, Ashlee Kalthoff, has been creating and showing her artwork since 2005. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design (with concentration studies in welding and painting), Ashlee has applied her traditional artistic background to costume and prop fabrication, and graphic design. Through artistic collaborations Disfusional Studios has been able to bring their creations out of the studio to many midwest conventions and through Twitch, around the world. Through these associations, she has worked with video game companies, sewing outfitters, international make-up brands, and more.

Since 2012, Disfusional Studios has won many cosplay ‘Best in Show’, and craftsmanship titles around the Great Lakes region. Her attention to detail and advanced sewing and fabrication techniques have allowed her creations to stand in the spotlight again and again. To further her commitment to the craft and culture she shares build guides, construction techniques, tutorials, and general advice and information to whomever asks. Many of her live streams show the complete process from start to finish on various creations from special effects make-up, cosplay and prop fabrication, and graphic art. As a former educator, Kalthoff imparts wisdom on anyone who shows interest in her creations.”

If you run a convention or festival and would like to invite Disfusional Studios to appear
as a Guest | Judge | MC | Panelist at your Event, please visit our [BOOKING] Page, for more information.

Ashlee A. Kalthoff - Professional Resume

 

OBJECTIVE

To creatively unfold your imagination by using the visual arts as an inspiration.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS | APRIL 2009
Alma College, Alma, MI

Major in Art and Design
LQ Comprehensive K-12 Certification in Visual Arts
Concentrations in Welding and Painting

Major GPA: 3.6 | Overall: 3.26

SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • HTML/CSS/PHP coding

  • Sewing/Industrial

  • 2D/3D Design(s)

  • Coordinator/Teacher/Judge

  • Data Assessment and Analysis

  • Multitasking/Organization

  • Digital Artist ! Traditional 2D/3D Artist

  • Website Development/Design

ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE(S)

  • Award Winning (International) Costume Designer and Judge

  • Published Cosplayer

  • Award Winning Traditional Artist

  • Published Artist

EXPERIENCE

LEAD CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Disfusional Studios (Michigan, USA) 2009 - Present

Create a variety of mixed media art pieces for freelance work, including (but lot limited to) painting, sculptural, digital, cosplay, and/or consultations.

  • Continually grow a network of clients and connections, resulting in more cosplay appearances and art sales. Though assessing the development of artistic content across platforms.

  • Continuing to deliver the highest standards of professionalism possible

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR
American Industrial a Subsidiary of Royal Arc (Flat Rock, MI) October 2017 – April 2018

  • Operate, clean, maintain Industrial sewing machine(s)

  • Receive orders, measure/cut patterns

  • Box finished orders/label for shipping

  • Highly proficient in using (auto/manual) industrial/sewing machine(s)

GRAPHIC ARTIST/EVENT COORDINATOR
Epic Solutions/Epic Productions/Epic Night Run 5k (Southgate/Detroit, MI) December 2016 – April 2017

  • Edited company RAW image files from photo shoots/video footage

  • Designed Created 5k digital logo

  • Digitally created unique social media content, website images, videos, and

  • Created marketing images/content for ads and promotions

  • Created graphics for an assortment of merchandise. Created hand-drawn digital images for shirts.

  • Worked alongside Executive Director, created and organized data files. Organized spreadsheet data and created company-wide files.

  • Communicated/coordinated with venues/companies nationwide.

  • Unloaded trucks/deliveries (on and off-site) forklift; set-up supplies as desired by client(s). Organized work-hire workers and supervised work to company standards.

ART INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER
Grosse Ile Township Schools (Grosse Ile, MI) January 2012 – June 2016

  • Rebuild art program/curriculum for multiple grades/years

  • Proficiently taught Industrial Art, Freshman Art Foundations, 9th-12th grade Drawing and Painting, Senior Art Portfolio, Academic Assistance, Online Credit Recovery (E2020/PLATO), as well as 7th grade Art and 1st grade “Art on a Cart”.

  • Assisted students with college portfolio requirements and taught construction of artist statements/professional requirements.

  • Coached Middle School, JV, and Varsity softball. Adviser for class of 2016. Assistant directed/set designer-builder for the fall musical(s).

COMMISSIONED ARTIST
The Fillmore (Detroit, MI) June 2013 – August 2013

  • Worked with buildings historical architecture/elaborate designs. Designed/created and execute/paint custom/original murals within The Fillmore, Detroit. (Hand painted 6 total paintings. These paints can be found on the Upper Balcony as well as Main Floor side-staircase bathroom direction signs.).

Guest Services
August 2012 - May 2013 The Fillmore Detroit, MI

  • Worked alongside a team during events; concerts, weddings, awards ceremony, etc.

  • Stationed at various positions, assisting with different aspects of running a function.

BUISNESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
LaFontaine GMC Buick Cadillac (Highland, MI) August 2010 – January 2012

  • Made customer service calls, letters and e-mails for warranty cases

  • Schedule daily service appointments; handle customer relations; calculate service department data; coordinate with service department

  • Create spreadsheets; utilize programs Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook calendars, Eleads, and Reynolds & Reynolds

Graphic Design/Advertise/Volunteer
Grant-A-Wish Fund. (Warren, MI) April 2012 – April 201 Warren, MI

  • Using Adobe Creative Suite and GIMP studios; Graphic designed multiple banners used to aid in convention traffic and event advertisement. designed name badges (based on GAW theme) with identification icons.

  • Worked alongside the Vice President (2012-2016) during yearly convention events (Charity Auctions, GAW sales room, on-site prep).

  • Handled money, written receipts, and credit card transactions/nightly cash-outs.

  • Provided organization, customer service support, and personal assistant to Vice President (2012-2016).

Camp Counselor
Oakland Yard Athletics (Waterford, MI) May 2009 – August 2010

  • Constructed multiple lessons for Art camps, ages 4-14 and Architecture camps, ages 9-13; purchased supplies; taught new groups of campers each week; staffed the main desk; including registration for camps and sport programs, sales, answered telephones, and customer service.

Studio Assistant
Alma College Art Department (Alma, MI) September 2007- April 2009

  • Managed materials, maintained multiple art studios; collected and gathered materials; set-up/took down still life’s, and helped transport artwork to shows when needed.