Contribute to the overall success of a progressive ,growth oriented company .
Providing strong leadership , establishing objectives , developing and implementing
creative solutions, where responsibilities are as diverse as my skills.
Qualified by 16 years as Corporate Training Instructor, Commission Sales, & Retail
Management. Proven Artist, Art Teacher and Graphic Designer.
NYS Certified Art Teacher Wadleigh Arts Secondary School,Harlem NYC
Appointed Art and Computer Graphics teacher grades 6 through 12. Able to motivate students and give direction on a number of different projects that incorporate learning standards along with
cultural and diverse lesson plans. Students learn about Artist such as Pablo Picasso, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden and have to engage in discussion and write biographical papers about each Artist.
Students learn about the styles of each Artist and work within that vein. Computer Graphic Students learn Adobe Photoshop and the many capabilties that the programs allows.
In addition students learn how to build web sites using HTML coding.
May 2003 - Present
Martin Van Buren High School ,Queens NYC
Art Teacher and Occassional Per Diem Substitute
Feburary 2003 - April 2003
Walter Francis Bishop P.S.160, Queens NYC
Art Teacher and Occassional Per Diem Substitute
October 2002- January 2003
THE CITY COLLEGE NY, 10031
Teaching Assistant
Motivated and dedicated in providing technical and teaching support to professor.Development and Implementation of new techniques to undergraduate sculpture students to broaden their understanding and fundamentals of 3-d design in Art.
September 1997- January 1998
DESIGNER
MERCY COLLEGE-Dobbs Ferry Campus , NY, 10522
Graphic Designer
Creating college news letters,posters and handouts for College Opportunity Program(C.O.P) using Quark Xpress & Adobe Photoshop .Working with the Assistant Director Of Higher Education, Implementing new media stratergy for recruitment.
March 1998 - June 2002 (Freelance)
AT & L ENTERTATAINMENT NY, 11430
Graphic Designer
Responsibilties include designing video box cover from, thumbnail sketches & development to final printed product ,Use of Quark Xpress & Adobe Photo shop
Assitant Editor
Responsibilites demand that I focus on mistakes in continuity
, Detail to lighting and reviewing video footage for a collective ,Seamless body of work. Collaborate with production staff to insure that the producer and directors vision is clearly defined
Camera Operator
Handling Sony Digital DV PRO & SONY Hi 8 mm video cameras on location and in studio
October 1999 -May 2001
FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES NY, 10010
Graphic Designer
Hands on knowledge and Approaches to problem solving using traditional and computer graphic design.
Designing promotional ,training materials and advertising packaging, served as liason between graphics and marketing departments.
February 1994-April 1995
RETAIL
SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. NY, 11580
Commision Sales Representative
Experienced in high volume consumer electronic market, Provide strong customer service while working on commission ,Knowledgeable in analog and digital technology, second Highest Sales Of All Retail Stores Nationwide 2 Years In a Row in BOSE Audio Products.
November 1995- August 2002 (part time)
ABRAHAM & STRAUS DEPARTMENT STORES NY, 10010
Training Instructor
Responsible for training personnel for maximum productivity to meet corporate objectives. Responsibilities include instructing new applicants on corporate policies, strengthen selling skills to increase sales .Familiarizing personnel with intricate workings of N.C.R. register terminals & inventory product data terminals for semi-annual inventory.
Customer Service
Working Knowledge of customer service Service department and Saber System Computer terminals.
Merchandising Assistant
Supervising Mens cold weather department . Responsibilities included selling merchandise and Maintaining the proper output of store stock ; solving staffing problems
Sales Associate
Understanding and catering to customer needs, Increase sales and customer Loyalty
September 1986-April 1995
HONORS
Manhattan Arts International ”Award of Excellence” 1998
A&S Sales Associate Of The Year 1989
A&S Commitment To Customer Service Award 1989
ARTIST EXHIBITIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Member of C.C.N.Y Graduate Art Society • College Arts Association
3-Men Group Exhibition
August 2008 Abstract Paintings and Sculpture.
126th St.Harlem N.Y.
Solo Exhibition
December 1997 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition “The Burden Of Self Reflection.
City College Compton - Goethals Gallery N.Y.
Group Exhibition
April 1997 Electronic Media and Animation Group Show
City College Compton - Goethals Gallery N.Y.
March 1997 College Alumni Group Show
Westbeth Gallery So Ho N.Y.
February 1997 M.F.A. Exhibition College Arts Association
Hunter College Fine Arts Building N.Y.
