Resume

Education

MA Multimedia 2012
CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA
Post-Baccalaureate 2008/2009 Multimedia / Graphic Design
CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA
BA Studio Art Ceramics 1999 - 2003
Certificate of Study in Museum and Gallery Practices
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

Work Experience

Art Instructor/Curator
September 2013 - April 2015
4Cats Arts Studio Berkeley Hills, Ziola Arts LLC., Kennsington, CA
Taught art classes to students ages 2 through adult in the areas of fine arts, clay- sculpture, and stop motion animation. Created and implemented curriculum for multiple class sessions. Led summer camps and birthday parties for groups of up to 20 students. Assisted owner in day to day management of the business and sales. Updated database and implemented new organizational procedures and tools for staff Worked closely with parents and families to optimize thier children's future art education at the studio.

Educational Development Intern
June 2013 - August 2013
The Children’s Creativity Museum, San Francisco, CA
Facilitation and development of workshops that cultivate 21st century skills of creativity, collaboration, and communication. Development, construction, and facilitation, of a temporary sensory exhibit space. Received training on the museum’s educational philosophy and program development.

Graphics Consultant, Contractor
September 2012
Aryaka, Milpitas, CA
Created a one minute motion graphics commercial for the company to increase company visibility and knowledge
of the services and products they provide. Creation of on screen icons, assets, and presentation materials (including Power Point).

Instructor, Activity Specialist
2009 - December 2012
Recreation Services, Fremont, CA
Creation, development, and instruction of recreation classes and special activities for various ages. Adult Ceramics, Children's Art (various), Beginning/Intermediate Vocal instruction, Baking and Pastry.

Graduate Teaching Associate, ART 2830 Web Design
Winter, Spring 2012
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Development of course curriculum and instruction for beginning web design students. HTML4/5, CSS2/3, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver

Creative Services and Marketing Internship
May - August 2010, June - August 2011
The Tech Museum, San Jose, Ca
Assisted in the design of printed materials for The Tech Museum. Including, but not limited to: educational/informational brochures and directional signage, asset creation and management for print and screen, installation of printed materials on museum floor, printing and assembling materials, insuring the implementation of branding guidelines for both public and internal materials.