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Amanda KAZARIAN
BALDWIN PARK,CA
Summary
Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in metal working hand crafts to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Adams Forge
07.2021 - Current
- Provides instruction for beginning courses at the facility
- Aids in developing curriculum for the school
- Assists school instructors with intermediate courses
- Helps Maintain the facility and maintain operations for the school
Fabricator
Abraxas Metals
01.2019 - Current
- Custom ornamental ironwork work from commissioned in shop
- Layout, project planning, and design work
- Welding, metal cleaning, patinas applied to various metals
Scenic Artist- Temp
Independent Studio Services
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Scenic paint work for casted and fabricated props in house used for television and film
- Paint mixing, prep work, parts cleaning from 3D printed props
Scenic Artist- Temp
Nassal Company
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Scenic Painting projects For Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios
- Created faux finishes using various scenic painting techniques
- Air brushing finishes for props and scenery
- Preparation of props for painting treatments
Scenic Artist
Jon Richards Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Painted props and stage pieces for various productions including theme parks
- Worked with company clients to create desired effects for company projects
- Hand painted props and finished projects with fabric and other materials
Props Craftsman- Seasonal
Knotts Berry Farm
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Installed props throughout the park for production
- Created props with a variety of mediums such as fiber glass, resin, and latex
- Decorated spaces inside various areas of the park
- Worked with co-workers to create prosthetics and other special effects for the production
Education
UCLA Extension - Jewelry Making I and II
12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Art Institute of California
01-2007
Skills
- Prop Fabrication
- Air Brush Painting
- Scenic Painting
- Set Design
- Set Fabrication
- Prop Painting
- Academic instruction
- Curriculum design
- Instructional techniques
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking development
- Curriculum development
- Detailed instruction
Software
Adobe Suite
Canva
Timeline
Instructor
Adams Forge
07.2021 - Current
Fabricator
Abraxas Metals
01.2019 - Current
Scenic Artist- Temp
Independent Studio Services
08.2018 - 11.2018
Scenic Artist- Temp
Nassal Company
03.2018 - 07.2018
Scenic Artist
Jon Richards Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
Props Craftsman- Seasonal
Knotts Berry Farm
01.2011 - 01.2014
UCLA Extension - Jewelry Making I and II
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Art Institute of California