CHRISTOPHER ARTHUR BLOND
Creative Operations Manager | Fine Artist & Art Director
The Kawaii Cat Café LLC — Colorado Springs, CO
ChrisBlondArt@gmail.com | (941) 237-1134 | www.ChrisBlond.com
8605 Santa Monica Blvd #549741, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | (888) 508-4032
Professional Summary
Accomplished Creative Operations Manager and Fine Artist with over 10 years of formal Fine Arts
education and professional experience. Christopher blends artistic mastery with strategic management,
directing creative operations and brand identity for The Kawaii Cat Café LLC. His leadership
harmonizes visual storytelling, luxury design, and team coordination — merging fine-art refinement with
modern brand execution.
Professional Experience
Creative Operations Manager & Art Director
The Kawaii Cat Café LLC — January 2023 – Present
Leads creative direction, branding, and design operations for a luxury art and fashion brand.
- Oversees daily production and creative workflows.
- Develops visual campaigns and digital media content.
- Manages brand aesthetics, packaging, and product photography.
- Guides artistic development aligned with luxury, whimsical-minimalist branding.
- Directs cross-disciplinary teams to ensure design quality and efficiency.
Art Curator Specialist — Vino Bistro | Sarasota, FL (2024–2025)
Curated monthly fine art exhibitions featuring emerging artists, elevating community cultural
engagement through design-forward presentation.
Assistant Facility Manager — Sarasota Arts Advocate Gallery | Sarasota, FL (2023–2025)
Oversaw gallery operations, exhibition planning, and artist relations while maintaining the gallery’s
refined atmosphere and professional standard.
Visitor Experience Associate — Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL (2020–2023)
Served as the museum’s public ambassador, ensuring an exceptional visitor experience across
exhibitions and private events.
Production Designer — Ringling College of Art & Design | Sarasota, FL (2014–2017)
Collaborated with film directors and production teams to develop cinematic environments recognized
for artistic excellence and innovation.
Education
Fine Arts Education — Over 10 Years of Formal Training
- B.F.A. in Fine Arts, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL (2016)
- A.A. in Studio Arts, State College of Florida, Sarasota, FL (2012)
- Computer Animation Studies, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL (1998–2001)
Core Competencies
Art Direction & Brand Strategy · Fine Arts & Gallery Curation · Creative Team Leadership · Digital
Illustration & Design · Adobe Creative Suite Mastery · Luxury Brand Development · Conceptual Art &
Production Design · AI-Enhanced Visual Work flows Employment Verification.
This certifies that Christopher Arthur Blond is employed full-time as Creative Operations Manager and
Art Director with The Kawaii Cat Café LLC, headquartered in West Hollywood, CA.
Mr. Blond has held this position since January 7, 2023, demonstrating consistent excellence in creative
direction, operations management, and fine-arts leadership. His ongoing employment and
compensation are verified as active and current as of the date of this statement.
For verification or further inquiry, please contact The Kawaii Cat Café LLC directly at (888) 508-4032 or
by mail at 8605 Santa Monica Blvd #549741, West Hollywood, CA 90069.