Art Educator
Geffen Academy at UCLA - Westwood, CA
August 2021 to Present
• I teach traditional art using a variety of media including watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and charcoals.• I teach digital art using Photoshop and Illustrator, Animation using Photoshop, Adobe Anime, andDragon Frame.• I teach ceramic sculpture classes to middle school students.• I create and implement all the course curriculums.• I create and assign projects and course work.• I research relevant concepts and implement in the classroom.• Present and Design lectures on Art and Design concepts in order to help students develop thefoundational understanding and skills necessary to create personal and meaningful artwork.• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Plan, evaluate, and revisecurricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Art Teacher
NEW ROADS SCHOOL - Santa Monica, CA
August 2019 to June 2021
• Teach 6 visual art classes to high school and middle school students.• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.• Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, andparticipating in professional conferences.• Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.• Participate in campus and community events.
Art Teacher
Veridian Art Academy - Los Angeles, CA
September 2019 to March 2020
• Teach drawing and painting to children.• Mediums used are charcoal, paint, and pastels.
Designer
Hallmart Collectibles
January 2016 to May 2019
• Create Designs for Home Textiles for retailers such as Target, Macy's, JC Penney, among others.• Market research current trends in design and implement in product design.• Communicate with overseas factories regarding colors, size, and fabrics.• Communicate with sales team to meet the product needs of retailers.
Textile Designer
Amrapur Overseas - Garden Grove, CA
April 2013 to September 2015
• Create Designs for Home Textiles for retailers such as Target and Mandalay Bay• Market research current trends in design and implement in product design.• Communicate with overseas factories regarding colors, size, and fabrics.• Communicate with sales team to meet the product needs of retailers.
Textile Designer
Runway Textiles - Los Angeles, CA
November 2012 to April 2013
• Clean and create artwork for repeats.• Prepare repeat using Ned graphics.• Color separations.
Textile Designer
Fabric Selection - Los Angeles, CA
November 2011 to December 2012
• Create Artwork for Fabric Designs• Prepare repeat using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Ned graphics.• Color separations.
Freelance CAD Artist / Textiles
Heart and Soul - Los Angeles, CA
November 2010 to November 2011
• Prepare repeat using Ned graphics.• Color separations.• Research market trends and create art work using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Ned Graphics.
2-D Design Instructor
Mt. San Jacinto College - Menifee, CA
August 2006 to August 2011
• I teach the use of materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, and computer software toinstruct community college students on how to create artwork.• I instruct students on how to Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color,and perspective, in order to produce desired effects such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or moods.• Maintain student portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.• Monitor events, trends, and other circumstances, research specific subject areas, attend art exhibitions,and read art publications in order to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.• Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.• Design and give lectures on the basic principles of 2-D Design.• Facilitate classroom discussions on design and art related topics.• Facilitate and direct classroom critiques of student work.• Design and explain design projects that help students understand the principles of 2-D Design concepts.
Freelance CAD Artist / Textiles
Melco Fabrics - Los Angeles, CA
June 2008 to September 2010
• Clean and create artwork for repeats.• Prepare repeat using Ned graphics.• Color separations.• Research market trends to create designs that reflect current design trends.
Freelance CAD Artist / Textiles
Strategic Partners - Chatsworth, CA
June 2007 to November 2007
• Prepare repeat using Ned graphics.• Color separations.• Clean and create artwork for repeats.
Fulltime CAD Artist / Textiles
Robert Kaufman Co - Los Angeles, CA
January 2004 to August 2006
• Create original art for textiles using Illustrator and Photoshop.Prepare repeat using AVA.
Gallery Assistant / Art Consultant
Hedi Khorsand Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
January 2003 to May 2003
• Organized studio visits with exhibiting artists. Engaged public's interest in shows.• Designed publicity materials for art shows.• Maintained gallery website.• Assisted in preparing art shows. Assisted in writing press releases for art shows.
Research residency in Painting
Hungarian Multicultural Center
2003 to 2003
• Created paintings to be displayed at the close of residency.
Illustrator
Pinnacle Designs - Los Angeles, CA
March 2000 to May 2002
• Create computer designs, illustrations, and logos for various clients including: Rio Hotel and Casino,The Reserve Hotel and Casino, Edison, Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace, Nature Charms, andmany others.
Gallery Assistant
Otis College Art Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
August 1995 to December 1996
• Engaged public's interest in shows.• Designed publicity materials for art shows.• Maintained gallery website.• Assisted in preparing art shows.
Education
Master's in Painting
Otis College of Art - Westchester, CA
September 1995 to December 1995
BA in Art
UCLA - Westwood, CA
1992 to 1995