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Aminata J. Diop

UCLA Double B.A. World Arts/Cultures &African American Studies
Los Angeles,CA
Aminata J. Diop

Summary

Enthusiastic UCLA graduate & video and vocal artist eager to learn, grow and excel in a career revolving around music and videography, arts activism, education, community healing, critical curatorial studies. Ready to apply a work ethic that centers transparency, empathy, radical thinking, equity, creativity, patience, and imagination.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Rolling Greens Nursery
Los Angeles, CA

Customer Service and Sales Representative
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Informed customers of sales and promotions to build customer base, boost traffic and increase customer loyalty.
  • Increased knowledge on indoor plant care.
  • Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
  • Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers.
  • Answered and directed calls to manage customer accounts, respond to interior plant maintenance and interior design inquiries.
  • Built client list and strengthened customer relationships through consistent communication via phone and email correspondences.
  • Prepared invoices, reports, financial statements and other documents using POS and Krunch Numbers Software.

Cultural Affairs Commission
Los Angeles, CA - California

Concerts Director
10.2019 - 06.2021

Job overview

Director of a student organization that centers cultural, social, and political relevance into artistic programming. Concert series reserves a platform for artists of color to engage in storytelling and musical expression bi weekly on Mondays.

  • Maintained and drafted quarterly posting schedules and timelines for virtual and in person events.
  • Developed marketing content such as graphics, short video promotional materials and advertisements for bi-weekly Concerts At Home Sets+ Interviews Series.
  • Organized agendas for and led weekly staff meetings where tasks were equitably delegated and team bonding was made priority.
  • Created and utilized Google spreadsheets for organized tracking of $6000 budget.
  • Communicated with followers to promptly respond to volunteer queries.
  • Coordinated musicians and accessible ticket distribution during Bruin Bash Fest 2021.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes for reserving performance space.
  • Managed team of 14 undergraduate staff, overseeing hiring, training and facilitating in professional growth through horizantal learning.

UCLA Academic Advancement Program
Los Angeles, CA

UCLA VIPS Social Justice Academic Peer Mentor
07.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Met mentees formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support and conduct reports on their emotional well being.
  • Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to increase competitive eligibility amongst underrepresented high school scholars in Los Angeles and Pasadena area.
  • Prepared 11th grade students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of culturally relevant pedagogical methods and perseverance through conducting social justice based research projects over a 5 week period.
  • Counseled students regarding course selection, class scheduling and college essay and application development.
  • Mentored and facilitated/ lesson planned interdisciplinary arts based workshops for high school sophomores to be encouraged to be social leaders.

Northern Lights Cafe
Los Angeles, CA

Barista and Cashier
03.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Well established in customer service. Experience in making coffee drinks.
  • Responsible for washing dishes, bussing tables, closing and opening up the restaurants with other employees.

Educamp

Teacher's Assistant and Camp Counselor
06.2018 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
  • Learned and co-facilitated lesson planning of math and ELA curriculum for 5th-8th grade students.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Enrichment Center Summer Camp
Los Angeles, CA

Enrichment Center Summer Camp Counselor
06.2014 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Supervised children from ages 4 to 11, ensuring their safety at the school and on field trips. Oversaw creative activities and games.

Education

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts from World Arts And Cultures - Visual Cultures Emphasis
09.2018 - 06.2022

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in UCLA Career Center Early Career Engagement Course. Worked towards enhancing resume building skills, job and internship searching expertise, interview etiquette, as well as networking techniques.
  • Inclusivity and Emotional Crisis Training Learned how to engage in vulnerable one on one conversations with students. Gained insight into various mindfulness techniques. Discussed ways to engage in discourse in a goal oriented and community building manner.
  • Senior Project (World Arts and Cultures 186A/B) Over the course of two quarters, I honed my editing, stage management, public speaking skills, SMART goal layouts, script drafts, and production timelines in preparation for the premiere of my first 6-minute sonic film, which included a collection of video journal entries, songs, and interviews that unpacked my vast experiences as a Black emerging adult.

Completed coursework that has broadened my knowledge of ethnographic field research methodologies, concerns of representation in media, and informed and embodied perspectives of how art interacts within communities.

Equipped to articulate the value of civic involvement in an array of social contexts through learning and engaging in methods to visual and performance-based art creating and educating.

culturally diverse artistic expressions.subculture,gender, race, class.

Skills

Activity and Lesson Planning

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Quote

The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.
-Toni Cade Bambara

Timeline

Customer Service and Sales Representative
Rolling Greens Nursery
06.2021 - Current
Concerts Director
Cultural Affairs Commission
10.2019 - 06.2021
UCLA VIPS Social Justice Academic Peer Mentor
UCLA Academic Advancement Program
07.2019 - 05.2021
Barista and Cashier
Northern Lights Cafe
03.2019 - 03.2020
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts from World Arts And Cultures - Visual Cultures Emphasis
09.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher's Assistant and Camp Counselor
Educamp
06.2018 - 09.2018
Enrichment Center Summer Camp Counselor
Enrichment Center Summer Camp
06.2014 - 08.2014
Aminata J. DiopUCLA Double B.A. World Arts/Cultures &African American Studies