Andrea Delgado
Washington,DC
Summary
Skilled Fine Arts student with a concentration on painting and drawing seeking opportunities in a creative setting to utilize love for art, technical skills, and dedication to exploring new forms of artistic communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Volunteer
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2023 - 07.2023
- In charge of 5 to 10 volunteers for festival
- Helped around when needed such as clean up, working at a station, communing with public/performers, and more.
- The streamlined volunteer onboarding process, resulting in reduced time to full productivity.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team environment through clear communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Volunteer
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Engaging with public
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Paid Production Assistant for Public Art
Art Dept. Inc
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Documented progress throughout each stage of creative process by taking photos or videos—creating valuable content for marketing purposes such as social media and website updates.
- Assisted with over 6 elaborate mural pieces.
Studio Assistant
Desmondbeach studios
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of footage.
- Enhanced studio workflow by organizing equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Assisted in production of high-quality art pieces through meticulous attention to detail and steady handwork.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing email correspondence.
- Improved overall studio organization by implementing effective storage solutions and labels.
- Prepared shipments of finished artwork safely and securely, ensuring timely deliveries without damages.
Brand Ambassador
Mecho's Dominican Kitchen
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Educated consumers about product benefits, leading to increased interest and sales conversions.
- Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.
- Increased social media presence for various brands by generating quality content during marketing events and sharing it on multiple platforms.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.
Assistant Stage Manager (Volunteer)
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed backstage activities, contributing to seamless transitions between scenes during live productions.
- Supported Stage Manager with daily tasks, resulting in smoother running production process.
- Built, placed, and moved sets to match specific scenes.
- Achieved successful performances by remaining attentive and responsive to the needs of the cast, crew, and production team throughout the entire rehearsal and show run process.
Food Packager (Volunteer)
Capital Area Food Bank
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Packed, processed, and forwarded diverse food products following specific instructions.
- Ensured food safety and quality by strictly adhering to company guidelines and industry standards during packaging process.
- Promoted positive work atmosphere by fostering open communication channels between team members at all times.
- Loaded and packed various food products and related merchandise and inspected to confirm packaging quality.
Education
High School diploma - Visual Arts including General Studies
The Duke Ellington School of The Arts - Visual Arts Program
Washington, DCAttended for two years -
Pace University-Dyson College of Arts And Sciences
New York Currently Attending - Bachelor of Fine Arts (in progress)
School of Visual Arts
New York Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Creativity
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Flexible and Adaptable
References
- Desmond Beach, 410-371-5847, desmondbeach52@gmail.com
- Chris McConnell, 440-313-8155, chrismcconnell2@gmail.com
- Michelle Banks, 202-633-7488, cfch-volunteer@si.edu
- Malcolm Lewis Barnes, 202-746-7200, malcolm_barnes2001@yahoo.com
- Adrienne Gaither, (202) 631-9732, artdeptinc.87@gmail.com, Creative Director & Founder, Art Dept.
- Yolanda, (610) 389-1398
Timeline
Lead Volunteer
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2022 - 07.2022
Paid Production Assistant for Public Art
Art Dept. Inc
06.2022 - 07.2022
Studio Assistant
Desmondbeach studios
01.2022 - 05.2022
Brand Ambassador
Mecho's Dominican Kitchen
06.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Stage Manager (Volunteer)
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
06.2019 - 07.2019
Food Packager (Volunteer)
Capital Area Food Bank
03.2018 - 06.2018
High School diploma - Visual Arts including General Studies
The Duke Ellington School of The Arts - Visual Arts Program
Attended for two years -
Pace University-Dyson College of Arts And Sciences
Currently Attending - Bachelor of Fine Arts (in progress)
School of Visual Arts
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