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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Operates a successful painting studio, producing and selling original fine art pieces.- Develops and executes plans for solo exhibitions, coordinating with galleries and communicating with clients to showcase artwork.- Experienced in writing grant applications to secure funding for artistic projects.- Manages all business finances, including budgeting, invoicing, and bookkeeping.- Proficient in writing artist statements, exhibition statements, and work descriptions to… Show more - Operates a successful painting studio, producing and selling original fine art pieces.- Develops and executes plans for solo exhibitions, coordinating with galleries and communicating with clients to showcase artwork.- Experienced in writing grant applications to secure funding for artistic projects.- Manages all business finances, including budgeting, invoicing, and bookkeeping.- Proficient in writing artist statements, exhibition statements, and work descriptions to effectively communicate the themes and ideas behind each piece of artwork.- Tracks and manages inventory of art works, including coordinating photoshoots and creative direction for framing.- Collaborates with framing professionals to ensure that each work of art is presented in the most effective and visually pleasing way possible. Show less

- Negotiated contracts and managed client relationships for a range of illustration projects.- Produced high-quality drafts and final products in a timely and efficient manner, meeting or exceeding client expectations.- Collaborated with clients and other stakeholders to coordinate critiques of drafts and ensure that final illustrations effectively conveyed the intended message.- Proficient in creating illustrations using traditional art materials, as well as Adobe Photoshop… Show more - Negotiated contracts and managed client relationships for a range of illustration projects.- Produced high-quality drafts and final products in a timely and efficient manner, meeting or exceeding client expectations.- Collaborated with clients and other stakeholders to coordinate critiques of drafts and ensure that final illustrations effectively conveyed the intended message.- Proficient in creating illustrations using traditional art materials, as well as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.- Experienced in delivering final works in the appropriate formatting for editors, graphic designers, and other stakeholders.Strong attention to detail, ensuring that each illustration meets the necessary technical and creative requirements for its intended use. Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Designed and developed syllabi for college-level drawing courses, covering a wide range of drawing concepts and techniques.- Lectured on drawing practices, techniques, and concepts, providing students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drawing.- Developed and assigned drawing prompts and projects to coincide with lectures, encouraging students to apply the techniques and concepts they had learned in class.- Assigned research papers to deepen students' understanding of… Show more - Designed and developed syllabi for college-level drawing courses, covering a wide range of drawing concepts and techniques.- Lectured on drawing practices, techniques, and concepts, providing students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drawing.- Developed and assigned drawing prompts and projects to coincide with lectures, encouraging students to apply the techniques and concepts they had learned in class.- Assigned research papers to deepen students' understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of drawing practices.- Demonstrated strong drawing skills, serving as a role model and mentor to students.- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment, managing classroom routines and ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations. Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Led the preparation of ingredients for nightly Leonese-style bar service, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality dishes.- Managed inventory levels and planned prep for the following night, ensuring that all necessary ingredients were available and in the appropriate quantities.- Coordinated firing times for a range of menu items, including dishes featuring duck, steaks, clams, and more.- Baked custards and cakes, demonstrating a proficiency in a variety of… Show more - Led the preparation of ingredients for nightly Leonese-style bar service, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality dishes.- Managed inventory levels and planned prep for the following night, ensuring that all necessary ingredients were available and in the appropriate quantities.- Coordinated firing times for a range of menu items, including dishes featuring duck, steaks, clams, and more.- Baked custards and cakes, demonstrating a proficiency in a variety of pastry techniques.- Prepared a wide range of menu items, including cheese and charcuterie boards, salads with local vegetables, and other high-quality dishes.- Maintained high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring that each dish was visually appealing and delicious. Show less

Sherwood, Oregon, United States

- Managed and supervised a team of cooks to implement a weekly kitchen plan, ensuring that all dishes were prepared to high standards of quality and consistency.- Wrote, tested, and scaled recipes, developing new and innovative dishes that showcased the best of local and seasonal ingredients.- Organized and built out a robust freezer section to replace the deli during the pandemic, creating a line of take-home meals that were both convenient and delicious.- Worked closely with… Show more - Managed and supervised a team of cooks to implement a weekly kitchen plan, ensuring that all dishes were prepared to high standards of quality and consistency.- Wrote, tested, and scaled recipes, developing new and innovative dishes that showcased the best of local and seasonal ingredients.- Organized and built out a robust freezer section to replace the deli during the pandemic, creating a line of take-home meals that were both convenient and delicious.- Worked closely with organic and seasonal produce, as well as local farmers, to create meals and kitchen staples that were sold in the CoOp grocery store, further supporting the local food economy.- Communicated regularly with the Executive Director, Store Manager, and Farm Manager to coordinate overall business goals, ensuring that the kitchen's work was aligned with the larger mission of the cooperative. Show less

Computer Software Engineering

- Currently enrolled in a rigorous coding bootcamp, developing skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to build dynamic and responsive.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Craft

- Studied fine art and crafts, specializing in contemporary philosophy and art theory. - Produced a thesis project centered on my final.

Bachelor'S Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies (Art, Environmental Science, Social Policy)

- Graduated with academic honors, earning a place on the Academic Dean's List for three years. - Focused on economics, art.