á Highly developed interpersonal communication skills and leadership capability.
á Bilingual (Spanish) - enjoys working with a diverse community.
á Self-starter, creative thinker and can work independently.
á Able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing goals and meeting deadlines.
á Analytical problem solver, implementing strategies necessary to fulfill creative vision.
á Mac and PC proficient: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
á Member, City of San Francisco CitizensÕ Committee on Community Development.
á 2003 KQED Community Hero Award recipient.
á University art instructor conducting drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and art history classes.
á Conducted service-learning courses to university students combining traditional classroom instruction with community-based service.
á Taught ESL courses to individuals speaking Spanish as their primary language.
á Student advisor, providing academic orientation, transcript evaluation and proctor testing.
á Devised human resource development courses relating to disabled individuals and older adults.
á Conducted art workshops for children, university students, and older adults.
á Offered presentations to universities and colleges on developing community art programs.
á Art gallery director, coordinating twelve major exhibitions a year.
á Developed internship program for non-profit organization, recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and students.
á Drafted grant proposals, artist contracts and gallery exhibition guidelines.
á Orchestrated publicity and press relations, distributing news releases and public service announcements, and coordinating interviews of prominent Bay area artists with local television and radio stations.
á Created archival documentation for cultural center.
á Compiled statistics and prepared budget reports for funding research.
á Recruited artists, teachers, and performers for all art exhibitions and cultural events.
EMPLOYMENT
February 2001- present Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
San Francisco, CA.
Gallery Coordinator
Chief curator for the two largest art galleries in the Mission District of San Francisco, housing 60-200 artists. Conducted twelve major exhibitions a year. Recruited artists and curators for special shows, organized lectures and workshops. Orchestrated publicity and press relations, distributing news releases and public service announcements, and coordinating interviews of Bay Area artists with local television and radio stations. Compiled statistics and prepared budget reports for funding research. Drafted grant proposals, artist contracts and gallery exhibition guidelines. Trained and supervised volunteers and student interns in gallery preparation. Coordinated student tours for schools and universities for exhibits and special events.
1999-2001 San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA.
Art Instructor (Part-time)
Chicano Art History Lecture course, Covering the History of Chicano Art from 1968-the late 1980Õs and researching current trends in the new millennium and contemporary art of the new Chicano/Latino generation. Through slides, field trips to museums, galleries and artist studios. Also conducted children's art classes at the City of San Francisco's Randall Museum and the City of San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum.
1996-1998 California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA.
Art Instructor (Full-time)
Introduced students to traditional and modern concepts of drawing, including gesture, contour, value, and composition. Materials included charcoal, pen, brush, ink, and color. Conducted basic sculpture class using plaster to create 3D basic forms. Conducted digital mural workshop with Latino students from the Salinas Valley. Course focused on the fundamentals of mural design, drawing upon the studentsÕ basic computer skills, which culminated in the creation of the digital mural ÒLa Fruta del Diablo,Ó depicting the effects of crop dusting upon local farm workers. Advisor to both undergraduate and graduate students. Served on curriculum development committees for the university, and developed community contacts for student projects and internships.
1996-1998 Monterey Peninsula Jr. College
Monterey, CA.
Art Instructor (Part-time)
Figure Drawing with life model. Focusing on the fundamental aspects of contour, gesture, composition, structure, light and shade, memory and other quick studies. Worked in various media, charcoal, ink and watercolor. Conducted indoor and outdoor classes.
1993-1995 University of New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM.
Academic Advisor
Provided student orientation, evaluated transcripts and prepared graduation petitions. Foreign student advisor. Proctored admission and academic placement examinations. Traveled throughout northern New Mexico, recruiting and speaking at high schools. Participated in academic counseling training seminars and evaluation meetings with instructors. I also taught an evening basic drawing course.
1991-1992 Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, NM.
Art Instructor
Taught printmaking to Native American students, including intaglio, lithography, relief, and silkscreen process. Introduced students to multi-colored printing, mixed media techniques, and large-scale print projects. Responsible for upgrading the printmaking department and the recruitment of students from surrounding reservations.
1989-1991 YWCA Mission GirlsÕ Services
San Francisco, CA.
Program Director
Developed an after school program for girls that is now a cultural institution within the Latino community of the Mission District in San Francisco. Conducted workshops and seminars for the girls and their parents, recruitment for the after school program, through radio and television presentations. Provided ongoing administrative functions, such as community fundraising and grant writing.
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M. A. |
Painting, Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA. 1975 |
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B.F.A. |
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA. 1972 |
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M.F.A. |
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. Spring 2005 |
PUBLICATIONS
Selected Readings in Chicano Art. Berkeley: Chicano Studies Program, University of California, 1977