Ava Hricisak
Kingston,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER OF RECORD
SUNY New Paltz
08.2024 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and tutoring sessions to further promote student engagement and success.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instructional strategies as needed.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent behavioral standards.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate varied learning styles and ensure all students received tailored support.
FOUNDER OF THE ENRICHED ROOTS ART FAIR
10.2021 - Current
- Displayed artworks from independent Hudson Valley artists
- All ticket proceeds are donated to a different charity each year
- Showcased artists of all ages and backgrounds
- Gave back to the community while focusing on the true meaning of local, independent art
ARTIST (FREELANCE)
Self Employed
09.2017 - Current
- Create and develop specific art pieces for clients in the surrounding area
- Produce stylized chalkboard designs to be displayed in local establishments
- Collaborate with local art galleries in an artistic and curatorial sense
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
SCULPTURE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
SUNY New Paltz
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Unison Arts and Learning Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Answered phone systems, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
GALLERIST ASSISTANT
One Mile Gallery
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed time management skills during the preparation for our exhibitions
- Established professional relationships with clients during one-on-one meetings
- Gained experience on how to properly run a gallery efficiently
- Consulted with prospective clients at art fairs such as Art Basel in Miami, Florida and The Outsider Art Fair in New York City
- Showcased prestigious works at Sotheby's Auction House in New York, NY
- Self-curated a Mark Hogancamp show in March 2019
- Collaborated with curators on local exhibitions
HEAD OF DIGITAL MEDIA
Mirror Image Films
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Produce educational and entertaining content for various social media platforms
- Establish professional relationships with clients and other content creators
- Implemented social media strategies that successfully boosted brand awareness and engagement across multiple platforms.
PAINTING INSTRUCTOR
Salt Hotels at Hutton Brickyards
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Implemented ongoing professional development initiatives focused on evolving painting techniques to stay current with industry trends.
- Enhanced students'' painting skills by providing personalized feedback and tailored instruction.
- Expanded students'' knowledge of different mediums by introducing them to watercolor, oil, acrylics, pastel pencils, charcoal sticks as well as other materials such as palette knives or sponges for texturing purposes within their artwork compositions.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by encouraging open dialogue among class members, enabling them to share ideas and techniques.
ASSISTED HEALTHCARE HELPER
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided at home healthcare assistance to the elderly
- Practiced Art Therapy to stimulate growth for mental health
GALLERIST ASSISTANT
SUNY Ulster
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintained gallery through various tasks
- Learned valuable conversational skills with visiting artists
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts, Art History
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2021
Associate of Science - Fine Arts
State University of New York At Ulster
Ulster, NY05.2019
Skills
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Drawing
- Critical Thinking
- Web and Social Skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership experience
- Team Leadership
- Client Engagement
- Organizational Structuring
- Project Management
- Business Development
Awards
- Dean's List, The State University of New York at New Paltz, 2019 - 2021
- 2019 American Association of University Women Scholarship, 2019
- Dean's List, The State University of New York at Ulster, 2017 - 2019
Exhibitions
- Composium- Co Curated Show, Unison Arts and Learning Center, 2023, New Paltz, NY
- Enriched Roots Art Fair- Self Curated Show, 2021 & 2022 Kingston, NY
- Invaluable: An Inquiry of Banal Ritualism, 2021, New Paltz, NY
- Inner Visions, 2020, SUNY New Paltz Senior Exhibition, Online
- Snowflake Waltz, 2019, Kingston, NY
- Mark Hogancamp- Self Curated Show, 2019, Kingston, NY
- Student Showcase Exhibition, 2017, The State University of New York at Ulster
Timeline
TEACHER OF RECORD
SUNY New Paltz
08.2024 - Current
SCULPTURE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
SUNY New Paltz
05.2024 - 08.2024
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Unison Arts and Learning Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
HEAD OF DIGITAL MEDIA
Mirror Image Films
01.2022 - 09.2022
FOUNDER OF THE ENRICHED ROOTS ART FAIR
10.2021 - Current
PAINTING INSTRUCTOR
Salt Hotels at Hutton Brickyards
04.2021 - 10.2021
GALLERIST ASSISTANT
SUNY Ulster
01.2019 - 05.2019
GALLERIST ASSISTANT
One Mile Gallery
05.2018 - 01.2024
ASSISTED HEALTHCARE HELPER
01.2018 - 03.2020
ARTIST (FREELANCE)
Self Employed
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts, Art History
State University of New York At New Paltz
Associate of Science - Fine Arts
State University of New York At Ulster