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UpCycleDecoCabanas AmbiOps Manager
Nov. 2022Uvita, Costa RicaDecor Lead at Envision Festival 2023. Assist with design decisions, procurement and installation of decor for the VViP Cabanas. Lead manager for a crew of six.
UpCycleDecoFounder
Oct. 2021Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Fa La LandFabricator
Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaArt Department. Fabrication and installation of art and decor items for a Holiday pop up event space.
Dirtybird CampoutDecor Lead
Sep. 2018 - Oct. 2018Modesto, California AreaFabrication, sourcing and installation of decor items for a thematic music festival. Lead a team of 5 in creating a thematic visual environment, including backstages, green rooms and front of house.
Palms Springs Photo FestivalVolunteer Coordinator
Apr. 2018 - May. 2018Palm Springs, CAVolunteer recruitment, retention and relations. Outreach and scheduling, pre-event. Coordinating the flow of volunteers during the event. Data management. Human relations. Managed a team of 30+.
Envision FestivalDecor Lead
Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2018Uvita, Costa RicaCo-Lead of the Decor team at Envision. Fabrication and Installation of decor in VIP lounges and accommodation, bars, cabanas and merchandise booths. Fabrication included, building and upholstering furniture, designing and creating light fixtures, sewing soft furnishing and hand-painting signage. Co-lead a team of more that 10 people.
Lucidity FestivalStructural Lighting Team Lead
Mar. 2017 - Oct. 2021Santa Barbara, California AreaLead Manager for the Structural Lighting Team at Lucidity Festival. Lighting design and implementation for structures throughout the festival, as well as lighting portal signs, managing a team and tracking inventory onsite.
The Do LaBDecor Lead
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaDesign and implement decor for backstage areas and Boutique Camping. Fabrication, installation and repair of fabric shade structures, art pieces and decor items. Manage a crew of ten.
Private ClientArt Teacher
Apr. 2014 - Oct. 2021Manhattan Beach, CAWeekly private painting lessons. Instruction in basic to advanced techniques within the medium. Focus on improving student's technical abilities as well as developing their own artist voice.
Manhattan Beach Creative Arts CenterArt Instructor
Oct. 2013 - Dec. 2014Manhattan Beach, CAProposed and created class curriculum. Weekly instruction targeting specific artistic techniques. Individual attention encouraging artistic development. Focus on specific artistic learning outcomes and exploration of the medium. Taught a diverse class demographic.
Poetic Kinetics, Inc., Do Lab, Greco Decor, Gallagher and Various Others.Freelance Production Artist
Sep. 2013 - Oct. 2021Greater Los Angeles AreaFabrication, installation, lighting and repair of fabric shade structures, art pieces and decor items for film premiers, company events, commercials, festivals, galleries and trade show booths. Including Coachella, Envision Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Lucidity, LACMA, Tokimonsta tour, Light club at Mandalay Bay, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, the Hunger Games premier after-party as well as other TV and film primer events.
Ferguson PresentsWardrobe Assistant
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2013Los AngelesAssisted the wardrobe department for a commercial shoot. Responsibilities included, clothing alteration, jewelry design and construction, and working with retail clientele. Clients include, Hot and Lean Pockets and Butterfinger.
Chalet LiebesfreudArtist Residency
Jul. 2013 - Aug. 2013Brienzwiler, SwitzerlandThe residency provided a collection of work for a private client’s second home in the Swiss Alps. The work created during the residency remained as a permanent private collection at Chalet Liebesfreud. The collection consisted of four finished paintings. The residency provided experiential material for potential future explorations of this subject matter with the goal of build a body of work for exhibitions, grant applications and positions.
Private ClientNanny
Mar. 2013 - Oct. 2013North Hollywood, CAProvide primary care for an infant, within the client's home. Utilized developmental psychology knowledge to provide age appropriate activities.
NHS Elderly Acute Psychiatric Inpatient WardTrainee Art Therapist
Sep. 2011 - Jun. 2012London, United KingdomArt Therapy Trainee in an acute in-patient psychiatric facility for elderly individuals under the auspices of the British National Health Service (NHS). Duties included working within a multidisciplinary treatment team, consisting of psychiatry, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, other support staff. Provided weekly individual therapy sessions to elderly patients dealing with a variety of symptoms related to depression, dementia, anxiety, and psychosis. Created and implemented an open art therapy group for elderly patients utilizing evidence-based art therapy practices. Participated in treatment planning and consultation treatment team meetings. Provided pre and post evaluations and on-going assessments. Consulted with family members of patients regarding treatment progress. Gained knowledge of various diagnostic codes including mood, psychotic, and adjustment disorders. Completed daily comprehensive documentation regarding the patients’ progress in group and individual therapy. Developed understanding of elder care, abuse/neglect and reporting requirements. Became familiarized and practiced agency protocol for maintaining safety and security in an inpatient setting. Met weekly for formal supervision on site as well as group supervision through the university.
Kids CompanyTrainee Art Therapist
Nov. 2010 - May. 2011London, United KingdomArt Therapy Trainee that worked with the Kids Company team consisting of a team leader, drama therapist, play therapist, school-based liaison, and social worker. Demographics targeted were inner-city children and at risk youth in a school-based setting. Clients suffered from a variety of mental health symptoms due to exposure to multiple psychosocial stressors such as poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, and witnessing of traumatic events. Providing individual sessions utilizing arts therapies techniques such as art, play, drama and music therapy. Consulted on cases with school personnel, families and Kids Company team. Completed evaluations on efficacy of treatment process and progress. Met weekly with team leader and supervisor for treatment planning and assessment. Attended weekly group supervision through the university.
Edmund D. Edelman Children's CourtVolunteer Artist
Mar. 2010 - Aug. 2010Monterey Park, CaliforniaAs a volunteer artist for Free Arts for Abused Children, lead arts and crafts projects for the children waiting for court hearings. The art activities were designed to help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety present in the court situation. Helped children to finish their project while building a greater sense of confidence and self worth. Also volunteered at some of the Free Arts weekend arts festivals
Palos Verdes Art CenterFundraiser Assistant
Nov. 2009 - Mar. 2010Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaAssist with all aspects of the Dream Home Raffle fundraiser. Including ticket sales, event planning for raffle drawings, phone orders, data entry and light clerical duties.
Stoltz ManagementAdministrative and Marketing Assistant
Nov. 2007 - Sep. 2009Rolling Hills Estates, CaliforniaGraphic design and visual marketing as well as event planning, office administrative work, customer service, reception desk, gift card sales and sales figures analysis. In house production of the monthly newsletter, event posters/flyers, website maintenance and collating materials for the monthly report. Effectively working with the management team on a variety of tasks, projects and events.
Palos Verdes Art CenterArt Instructor
Sep. 2007 - Aug. 2010Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaIndependently proposed and created class curriculum. Weekly classes include instruction on methods of enlarging as well as painting techniques. Received positive reviews from students with excellent marks in the areas of communication, demonstration and the ability to meet students' needs. Worked individually with each student, ages ranging from sixteen to seventy-five, to assist with the completion of their project. Improved ability to provide constructive feedback. Created curriculum and taught three summer art classes for kids age 5-7
Starbucks Coffee CompanyShift Supervisor
Mar. 2003 - May. 2006Various, USA & UKWorked both part-time and full-time for over three years Developed skills to effectively manage a team, work with a demographically and ethnically divers group, as well as build strong customer service skills and develop the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
FreelanceArtist
Jan. 2003VariousFreelance/Contract work. Decor design and installation for events. Freelance illustration work. Including: logo and branding development, kids books, conference brochures, CD sleeve, sheet music covers, magazine articles and instruction manuals. Freelance sewing. Including, design and fabrication of apparel for independent clients, as well as production sewing for large events/festivals. Freelance live painting. Live painting at events and festivals. Freelance knitting: Some pretty insane yarn bombing skills...
Suzuki Institute of the PalouseArt Instructor
Jun. 1998 - Jun. 1998College Place, WashingtonTaught a children's art class at a summer music camp. Responsibilities included designing the curriculum, class preparation, assisting 30 children, ages 4-12, with the completion of their projects, and coordinating an exhibition of their final work at the Clyde and Mary Harris Gallery on the Walla Walla University campus. (Institute is now know as the Walla Walla Suzuki Institute)
Merwin and Wakeley GalleryGallery Crew
Aug. 1997 - Jun. 2001Bloomington/Normal, Illinois AreaResponsibilities included coordinating receptions for the artist and exhibition openings, meeting the needs of featured artists, hanging, lighting, taking down shows, gallery tours and working at the reception desk. Curated the 1999 BFA Sophomore Show at the Wakeley Gallery
Walla Walla Valley Suzuki String ProgramPrivate Violin Teacher
Jun. 1996 - Aug. 1997College Place, WashingtonPart-time violin instruction for the Walla Walla Suzuki String Program. Taught violin to students ranging from ages 5 to 16 on an individual basis. Have since taught periodically on a private basis. Also studied teacher training with the Suzuki Association of the Americas to further improve skills as a violin teacher.
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