ABOUT
Hello! I'm Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea!
I have been a graphic designer excelling in desktop publishing programs, dabbling in web design, & making brand content for over twenty years. I have owned my own brick-&-mortar studios, & developed my own brands. Designing beautiful graphics & meeting deadlines are some of my strongest skills.
Please, take a look around my portfolio & don't forget to say, "Hi!"
WHO IS SHELLY?
Graphic Designer & Illustrator. UX/UI Enthusiast.
- Alias: Mama Chickpea
- Website: www.mamachickpea.com
- Phone: +123 456 7890
- City: Texas, USA
- Zodiac: Libra
- Email: shelly@mamachickpea.com
- Freelance: Yes
- Degrees: BA Graphic Design w/Web Concentration
MS User Experience (in progress)
Facts
Every good designer needs to appreciate math (& animation)! So, let's talk stats.
Years Designing
Projects
Hours Of Creativity
Art Mediums
DIGITAL SKILLS
Experienced in many programs on a Windows 11 PC. Some applications on the iPad & iPhone.
Resume
Over the years, Shelly's list of traditional art skills has been extensive. Drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, knitting, felting, collage, & computer graphics, are major highlights of the list, but hardly all-inclusive. Her studio favorites consist of her sewing machines, various computer equipment, a myriad of traditional supplies, a full-size, electric clay oven, & an earth clay kiln. The true Sleeping Beauty she is, she even owns a wooden spinning wheel!
SUMMARY
Shelly Arroyo
Innovative & deadline-driven Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience designing & developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- El Paso, TX
- www.mamachickpea.com
- shelly@mamachickpea.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science & User Experience Design
2023 - 2025
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Currently enrolled in the two-year Master of Science User Experience Design program with Kent State University (online).
Bachelor of Arts & Graphic Design
2021 - 2023
Southern New Hampshire University, Hookset, NH
BA in Graphic Design, UX / UI Web Concentration. Multiple term for both President's List & Honor Roll. 4.0 GPA
Certificate of Graphic Design & Illustration
1998 - 1999
Blake College, London, England
Diploma with Honors in Graphic Design/Communication & Illustration. Classes included digital & traditional art skills. 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts (Not Complete)
1994 - 1998
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, & Visual Communication Courses. 3.9 GPA
AWARDS
2007 Fox 8 Cleveland Hot List
2007
Cleveland, OH
2nd Place Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers
ORGANIZATIONS
AIGA
2022 - Present
National Society of Leadership & Success
2022 - Present
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
2022 - Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cr8tive, LLC.
2019 - Present
Owner • Artist/Creator
El Paso, TX
- Design Skills: Branding, Logo Design, Desktop Publishing, & UX Design.
- Business Skills: Marketing, Bookkeeping, Ordering, & Content Creation.
- Creation of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality & accuracy of the brands.
- DBA Cr8tive Clay, LLC. & DBA Mama Chickpea, LLC.
DBA Cr8tive Clay
2019 - 2020
Owner • Manager • Artist/Creator
El Paso, TX
- Creation of all products & brand. Head planner & stockist.
- Brick-&-mortar studio location in El Paso, Texas, with classes & parties.
- New build-out concept was ready to open & halted by Covid Pandemic 03/2020.
- Created all brand concepts, themes, design presentations, & online presence.
DBA Mama Chickpea
2014 - Present
Owner • Online Shop • Graphic Designer • Illustrator
El Paso, TX
- Design Skills: Branding, Logo Design, Desktop Publishing, & UX Design.
- Business Skills: Marketing, Bookkeeping, Ordering, & Content Creation.
- Creation of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality & accuracy of the brand.
- Developed a line of personalizable, polymer clay sculptures for an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/mamachickpea.
Miss Chickpea, LLC.
2004 - 2014
Owner • Artist/Creator
Hudson, OH
- Creation of all products & brand. Head planner & stockist.
- Design Skills: Branding, Logo Design, Desktop Publishing, & UX Design.
- Business Skills: Marketing, Bookkeeping, Ordering, & Content Creation.
- Created all brand concepts, themes, & design presentations, for the fine arts show circuit under the name Miss Chickpea.
- Artist recognition eventually grew to a studio store & online presence, DBA Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers.
DBA Miss Chickpea's Funky Fibers
2006 - 2010
Owner • Manager • Artist/Creator • Graphic Designer• Illustrator
Hudson, OH
- Creation of all products & brand. Head planner & stockist.
- Brick-&-mortar studio location in Hudson, Ohio, with classes & parties.
- Two-time, award winning, brick-&-mortar studio concept was opened Spring 2007.
- Created all brand concepts, themes, design presentations, & online web presence.
PORTFOLIO
I LOVE TO BE CREATIVE... Let me introduce you to my personal brand. It is the compilation of my artistic skills, classy style, & my quirky personality. I tried to encompass the spirit of my humorous vector illustrations & my professional graphic design skills, while telling the tale of my alter ego, Mini Pea.
We’ve been through a lot together over the years--ART SHOWS, STOREFRONTS, MOTHERHOOD, & ALWAYS LOVE FOR ART. We’d love for you to see what we’ve been up to.
ENJOY! :)
PDF PORTFOLIO: WRITTEN REFLECTION
- ALL
- GRAPHIC DESIGN
- ILLUSTRATION
- UX/UI
MY PROCESS
I LOVE designing! Graphic design, illustration, UX/UI...the list is endless when it comes to artistic creativity. When you contact me about a project, communication is key.
TESTIMONIALS
Yury M.
Child Psychologist & Teacher
Mama Chickpea has a creative & innovative style that brings so much joy to customers like myself. Her keen attention to detail makes every item special. For years, my family & I have treasured her hand made art. It has become a tradition to seek out her help in creating memorable pieces for us. We look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
Liza H.
Educator
Shelly is a great artist. Her work shows how creative and artistic her mind is. Her work has a lot of details and is always very colorful. I have acquired many of her works over the years and they are of great quality.
Karina W.
Designer
Shelly did an absolutely amazing job in helping design a logo, website, and other branding materials for my small business! She was professional, kind, and always got the materials to me in a tmely manner. Her attention to detail made me feel like she cared just as much about my business as I do. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Mama Chickpea and would recommend her to anyone!
Denise G.
Entrepreneur & Accountant
Shelly is a talented graphic designer that has had several iterations of her businesses. From brick-and-mortar retail shops to online studios, her talent is endless. I have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects, & her imagination & love of her craft is extraordinary. I would use her graphic talents for any branding project I have in the works. Her commitment & customer service philosophies are a level not often found in the industry. I will happily use her talents any time I can do so.
Dan C.
Programmer & IT Specialist
I've known Mama Chickpea for years. Her skills & passion for her work always amaze me. If she doesn't know how to do somethng, she wastes no time figuring out how to overcome that. Shelly is a gifted designer, excellent teacher, mother, & friend. I am always happy to work with her on a project!
CONTACT
Location:
El Paso, Texas
Email:
shelly@mamachickpea.com
Call:
+1 216 469 5835