Barbara Kiwak
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Dynamic Art Instructor and Commercial Illustrator with a proven track record at Zoll Studio of Fine Art, enhancing student engagement through inclusive education and elevating client satisfaction by delivering high-quality illustrations under tight deadlines. Expert in digital art proficiency and fostering collaborative teaching environments. Achieved increased client retention through exceptional project efficiency and creativity.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Instructor
Zoll Studio of Fine Art
03.2009 - Current
- Focused on specific artistic disciplines such as classical principals of realism in drawing and painting.
- Managed budgets for art supplies while maintaining high-quality materials accessible for all students throughout the year.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Commercial Illustrator
Private Contractor
01.1989 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Consistently produced high-quality artwork under tight deadlines, resulting in increased client retention rates.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality illustrations within tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Maryland Institute Collage of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore MD. 2121709.1988
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Inclusive education
- Digital Photography
- Project-based learning
- Digital Art Proficiency
- Fine Motor Skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of colleagues in the development of faculty and student art exhibitions
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
Received a certificate of excellence for art submission to the American Portrait Society international portrait competition.
Timeline
Art Instructor
Zoll Studio of Fine Art
03.2009 - Current
Commercial Illustrator
Private Contractor
01.1989 - Current
Received a certificate of excellence for art submission to the American Portrait Society international portrait competition.
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Maryland Institute Collage of Art
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