Exhibitions
EXPERIENCE
ArteLatAm Astoria, NY
Teacher/Afterschool Enrichment Program
2024- Present
Educate school-age children about urban gardening through hands-on learning and arts-centric programming
Students learn different methods of starting seeds and growing plants through basic math and science applications
Create a lesson plan that incorporates upcycling/recycling and community involvement through art making.
Lead program for 10 weeks, 2x per week
Sunnyside Artworks LIC, NY
Teacher/ Senior Advisor
2009 - 2020
Serve as an advisor to the program director on program, course offerings, and class schedules
Teach fashion design fundamentals to students aged 8-17 years old
Evaluate curriculum and design class schedule in conjunction with the program director
Developed a fine arts component as a means of increasing class offerings and revenue
Plan and supervise back-of-house program activities for the annual fashion show event in a calm and efficient manner
Making A Scene Decorative Painting, NY
Sole Proprietor
1996-2016
Responsible for all aspects of running a small business providing original decorative artwork to esteemed residential and boutique clientele, including marketing, customer service, project development, and contract negotiations
Devised a marketing and advertising strategy to optimize customer engagement to increase sales
Developed and designed project concepts for clients, delivered projects according to project specifications, timeline, and within budget
Cultivated a professional relationship with a high-end children’s furniture boutique and their exclusive clientele
Projects included murals of various sizes and hand-painted decorative furniture
North American Bear, Co., NY
Production Coordinator
1993-2000
Production Coordinator for the accessories department of an award-winning toy design company
Participated in weekly production meetings to monitor product delivery schedules and budget
Delegated projects to in-house staff and outsourced designers and artisans to accomplish workforce needs
Worked with Vice President of Production on separate Private Label projects, increasing revenue by $1million in its first year
Negotiated prices and maintained communication with vendors to ensure that products would arrive on time and within budget • Expedited original samples, patterns and tech specifications to various overseas manufacturers
Created original artwork for a fan-based newsletter and in-store promotional events
Negotiated prices and maintained communication with vendors to ensure that products would arrive on time and within budget
Expedited original samples, patterns and tech specifications to various overseas manufacturers
Created original artwork for a fan-based newsletter and in-store promotional events
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
UMass Dartmouth
Post Baccalaureate Certification, Ceramics ( Pending, Expected May 2024)
