Ali Mazarei
San Marcos,USA
Summary
Conscientious museum team member with history of success in readying exhibitions and preparing artifacts for display. Systematical inspect, classify and restore items to meet long-term conservation goals. Talented multitasker with organized approach and excellent time management abilities.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exhibition Assistant
Shalman Art Gallery
10.2011 - 09.2023
- Selecting and curating art exhibitions, which involves choosing artists, artworks, and themes
- Acquiring and curating a collection of artworks for exhibitions
- Safeguarding and cataloging the gallery's art inventory
- Arranging the layout and display of artworks within the gallery space
- Managing any legal and contractual agreements with artists, including consignment agreements
- Developing promotional materials such as exhibition statements and poster designs
- Advertising and marketing exhibitions to attract visitors and potential buyers
- Sending promotional emails and texts to your gallery's mailing list or client base
- Handling sales transactions, including pricing and sales agreements.
Part-time Lecturer
IA University
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Instruction of key courses in Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, and Photography fields, encompassing topics such as form and space, digital photography, volume and model making, basics of visual arts, and proficiency in Rhinoceros software
- Development and delivery of comprehensive lectures and practical sessions, engaging students in the exploration of design concepts and artistic techniques
- Mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their creative thinking, technical skills, and understanding of visual aesthetics
- Integration of industry-relevant practices and emerging trends into curriculum modules to prepare students for the evolving demands of the design field.
Photographer
Alvand Rang company
03.2006 - 04.2007
- This responsibility contributed to preserving precious memories for families and educational institutions, creating beautiful photographic records of significant moments in the lives of children and students
- This job specializes in providing photographic services to kindergartens and schools, my role involved capturing memorable moments during specific ceremonies held at these educational institutions: Event Photography: Attending various school ceremonies, such as graduations, performances, and special events, to document these occasions
- Child Photography: Skillfully photographing children during these ceremonies, ensuring the images capture their joy and excitement
- Candid Shots: Capturing candid and genuine moments, which often involve children at their most natural and expressive state
- Photo Editing: Post-processing and editing of photographs to enhance their quality and appeal
- Client Interaction: Interacting with parents, school staff, and event organizers to ensure their photography needs are met and that they are satisfied with the final results.
Graphic designer
Bina Computer
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Responsible, as a graphic designer, for a range of creative and design-related tasks
- My experience as a graphic designer at Bina Computer demonstrated my creative design skills and my ability to manage various design projects, from concept to final printed materials
- Worked on a variety of design projects, including creating logos, letterheads, business cards, envelopes, calendars, posters, catalogues, CD labels, and more
- This showcased your versatility as a graphic designer in handling a wide range of design requests
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their design requirements and preferences
- My ability to translate their ideas into visually appealing designs was crucial for customer satisfaction
- In addition to design work, I had a role in supervising the printing process for various publications
- This ensured that the final printed materials met the desired quality and standards.
Education
Certificate of completion of Project Managment -
California State University
09.2023
BA Photography -
IAU University
05.2001
Skills
- Windows
- MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe (photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Macromedia FreeHand
- Rhinoceros
Exhibitions
- Winner of CAPA gold medal, Vancuver, 11/01/23
- Group photography exhibition, Vancuver, 11/01/23
- Group Rotating exhibition, Commercial Building of San Marcos Civic Center, San Marcos, 09/01/23 - 10/01/23
- Solo photography exhibition, Tehran, 02/01/23
- Solo photography exhibition, Tehran, 08/01/07
- Solo photography exhibition, Tehran, 05/01/03
References
Available upon request
Certification
Project Management Fundamental, California State University, San Marcos, September 2023
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Part-time Lecturer
IA University
02.2019 - 02.2022
Exhibition Assistant
Shalman Art Gallery
10.2011 - 09.2023
Photographer
Alvand Rang company
03.2006 - 04.2007
Graphic designer
Bina Computer
04.2005 - 04.2006
Certificate of completion of Project Managment -
California State University
BA Photography -
IAU University