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About Me

Introduction

My name is Ellen Burgin, and I’m an aspiring artist and designer with a passion for creativity and curiosity. I love exploring the intersection of opposing ideas—finding common ground to create unique opportunities and outcomes. Design, for me, is a way to blend skill and passion, whether through ecology, spirituality, sustainability, or aesthetics. I’m excited to bring this perspective into my work, collaborating with clients to craft meaningful, intentional spaces that inspire connection and possibility.

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Ellen Burgin 
e2burgin2@gmail.com
+1 (443) 808 3863 
LinkedIn
New Orleans, LA

Education 

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2021-2025

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder Colorado

Bachelor's of Environmental Design : Landcape Architecture

  • Honor Roll: Fall 2021-Spring 2025

  • Chancellors Scholar and Environmental Design Scholarship Recipient

  • Deans list

  • 3.54 GPA

  • Boulder Barefoot Walker's Club President and Founder

September 2025

Skills

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  • Personal:

  • Leadership

  • Strong work ethic

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving

  • Compatible with others

  • Can work with all ages

  • Outgoing

  • Organized

  • Respectful

  • Creative

  • Artistic​

  • Programs:
  • Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign)
  • Rhino
  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • Microsoft Office 
  • Google
     

Buddha Yogpeeth Yoga Teacher Training

Rishikesh India

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training 

  • Focused on traditional Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa practices, meditation, pranayama, and yogic philosophy.

  • Developed strong skills in body alignment, mindfulness, breath awareness, and energetic balance

  • Cultivated leadership, discipline, and a deeper understanding of holistic wellness and the mind-body connection.

Work

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2025-2026

Painting With a Twist

New Orleans Louisiana

Current Job: Painter Entertainer 

  • Leading step-by-step painting classes for groups of guests of all ages ranging from 5-70+, creating an engaging, upbeat, yet relaxing environment while making art approachable for all skill levels

  • Delivering high-energy instruction and entertainment, balancing clear artistic guidance with humor and crowd engagement to ensure a memorable guest experience 

  • Prepare materials, manage studio setup and cleanup, and maintain class flow to support seamless events and positive customer service

2025-2026

Free People

New Orleans Louisiana

Current Job: Key Holder 

  • Leading sales floor by driving customer engagement, styling assistance, and team motivation

  • Supporting management with visual merchandising, and inventory management

  • Opening and closing store, managing cash handling, and daily sales reconciliation

2026

Delphinium

New Orleans Louisiana

Current Job: Yoga Instructor 

  • Design and lead a weekly all-levels yoga class, creating inclusive, empowering environment focused on safe alignment, breathwork, and mindful movement

  • Building community engagement through consistent attendance, personalized guidance, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages personal growth both physically and emotionally

2024-2025

Moxy Hotels

Boulder Colorado

 Bartender and Banquet Server

  • Engaging with diverse clientele, ensuring exceptional guest experiences

  • Efficiently manage high-volume service while maintaining accuracy and quality.

  • Increase revenue through strategic recommendations and personalized service.

  • Quickly resolve customer concerns and adapted to fast-paced environments.

2023

IMA Design Gallery

Boulder Colorado

Marketing and Design Intern​

  • Went to various meetings with boss to learn about interior design

  • Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.

  • Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.

  • Sat with team members to learn new tasks and determine the best tactics for solving challenges.

  • Scheduled social media postings to advertise products and generate site traffic.

2022-2023

Wedgewood Weddings Boulder Creek

Boulder Colorado

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Server and Bartender​​

  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs. 

  • Cultivated warm relationships with customers

  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

2022

YMCA Camp Tockwogh

Worton Maryland

Camp Counselor 

  • Lifeguard, CPR trained

  • Worked with kids of all ages from 3-14

  • Taught kids how to swim, paddleboard, and more importantly learn to love the human that they are

  • Gained skills of responsibility, physical labor, and mentorship.

2021-2022

Mango+Main

Annapolis Maryland

Customer Service

  •  Open shop, ran the shop, labeled new items, ran cash register 

  • Learned great customer service skills, since most days worked on my own 

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