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Armando Smith

Arcadia,CA

Summary

A motivated and outgoing person looking to earn a position as a Recreation Coordinator with Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. I work well in teams and always meet deadlines for my assignments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Exhibit Preparator

William Grant Still Art Center
11.2023 - Current

- Preparing the gallery for upcoming exhibitions by means of constructing platforms for the art, painting the gallery, and securing the art to the gallery.

- Cataloging and archiving art/historical pieces of the museum.


Gallery Attendant

Museum Of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
  • Greeting visitors and informing them about the exhibitions and facilities within the museum.
  • Ensuring the preservation of Artworks on display.
  • Being well-informed on the historic and artistic background of all art pieces on display.

Arts Associate - Grants Division

LA City Department Of Cultural Affairs
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Coordinating with artists, businesses, and non-profits who wish to apply for grants with the DCA.
  • Processing and reviewing applications for events/art projects to ensure they meet the minimum requirements to be passed on to a review panel.
  • Coordinating even plans with applicants.
  • Experience with reviewing and organizing legal documents.
  • Assisting with web design of the Public-Space Activation Fund website.
  • Experience with web design and programs such as SlideRoom and JotForm.
  • Experience creating agendas for and presenting at monthly commission commission meetings.

Arts Assistant

18th Street Arts Gallery
02.2023 - 02.2023
  • Welcoming visitors from Frieze to the exhibition and informing them of the artists and exhibits on display.
  • Monitoring the safety and security of the art on display.
  • Assisting with programs and events taking place at the gallery.



Education and Public Engagement Intern

Getty Marrow Multicultural, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Event planning and hosting for Summer Enrichment Programs that are offered by the museum
  • Engaging with the public by email, over the phone, and by public speaking
  • Experience cataloging art pieces and historical objects using the software CatalogIt.
  • Experience with office programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Drive
  • Extensive use of research databases such as Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic
  • Editing programs such as Photoshop.

Stock Associate

Colorado Blvd
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Handling stock and shipments coming into the store.
  • Pushing merchandise onto the shopping floor.

Store Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Engaging with customers and making sure they have a pleasant shopping experience
  • Experience on cash register
  • Experience promoting store memberships.

Recreation Leader

City of Arcadia, 1
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Enhancing the quality of life in the community by providing positive recreation and leisure opportunities for people of all ages
  • Supervise children participating in the school, camp, and playground programs
  • Conduct day camp, sports camp, resident camp, and school activities

Volunteer

Fire Explorer
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • In the community, learn basics of of becoming a firefighter, train with the firefighters, learn the duties of a firefighter, how to use tools, assess dangerous situations, and execute fastest and quickest solution to solve a problem
  • Assisting in various activities and projects in the community, public safety and customer service - training with the firefighters - one-on-one teaching from firefighter on all parts of the fire engine, emergency medical situations, and how to speak with the public

Junior Ambassador

Pasadena Humane Society
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Convey the Pasadena Humane
  • Society & SPCA (PHS) mission statement, Compassion and Care for all Animals, through outreach and education
  • Work with animals and learn about animal behavior and training
  • Provide humane education and outreach to young people in the community
  • Camp Counselor for the Los Angeles County Arboretum (Spring Nature Camp)
  • April

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University Los Angeles
05.2022

Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA
2017

Skills

  • Writing
  • Grant Writing
  • Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Web Design
  • Cataloging
  • Organization Skills
  • Researching
  • Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop

Timeline

Exhibit Preparator

William Grant Still Art Center
11.2023 - Current

Arts Assistant

18th Street Arts Gallery
02.2023 - 02.2023

Gallery Attendant

Museum Of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current

Arts Associate - Grants Division

LA City Department Of Cultural Affairs
10.2022 - 11.2023

Education and Public Engagement Intern

Getty Marrow Multicultural, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
06.2022 - 09.2022

Stock Associate

Colorado Blvd
08.2020 - 12.2021

Store Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 06.2021

Recreation Leader

City of Arcadia, 1
06.2017 - 06.2020

Junior Ambassador

Pasadena Humane Society
04.2016 - 08.2016

Volunteer

Fire Explorer
06.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University Los Angeles

Arcadia High School
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