Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Athletics
Activities
Awards
Timeline
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Coby Teich

Highland Park,IL

Summary

Multifunctional Artist with a wide artistic capacity. Experienced in a variety of innovative methods and committed to expanding my practice. Demonstrated entrepreneurship in various self-directed projects and developed a specialty in innovation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist

Coby Teich Customs, @ctc.originals
  • Custom, one-of-one wearable art piece brand, all hand painted by me, sold direct to consumer through Instagram as well in limited local brick and mortar stores

Creator/Owner

Exotic Brand
  • Designed, manufactured, and sold original sweatshirts and t-shirts

Apprentice Artist

Independent Artists
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the design and creation of art pieces for high-profile clients

Counselor/Art Director

Camp Timberlane for Boys
  • Dedicated art instructor and cabin counselor

Merchandise Chair

Delta Chi Fraternity, U of M Chapter
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2023 - Current
  • Design and produce original garments and release them through various merchandise drops throughout the year

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art And Design

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School - Highland Park, IL
Highland Park
06-2023

Skills

  • Visual product development
  • Various fine art skills
  • Creative design
  • Art conceptualization
  • Concept Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Inventiveness
  • Critical Analysis
  • Client Relationships
  • Excellent team player

Certification

  • Lifeguard Certified, 11
  • American Red Cross CPR Certified, 11
  • American Red CrossWalk to End Alzheimer's - Team coordinator/fundraiser, Annually, Personally impacted by Alzheimers, I have assumed a lead role in planning the annual walk - soliciting family and community members for financial contributions and support
  • Maot Chitim - Volunteer, Twice Annually, Package and deliver kosher meals to low-income Jewish communities, offering financial and emotional support

Athletics

  • Varsity Volleyball, 9,10,11,12, - Captain (12), Central Suburban League 6th place conference, 2nd place regional tournament
  • Travel Volleyball, 2013-2020, - Year-round travel volleyball, 1st place gold bracket @ midwest sectional tournament (2019), bid to nationals (2018,2019,2020)

Activities

  • Focus on the Arts, HPHS - Art workshops committee, 12, Contract & hire over 50 established artists to hold creative & interactive workshops that push the boundaries of what can be taught in class
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Fashion Design + Construction, 11, Pathway course focused on pattern design, draping & garment construction. Historical review of European fashion with contemporary applications
  • University of Michigan Stamps, Pre-College program Portfolio Prep, 11, Accepted into a highly selective pre-college program at the University of Michigan's, STAMPS
  • Mock Trial, HPHS - Competitor/Mentor, 9,10,11,12, Conference champ for Illinois State Bar Assoc., placed top five '22 at state competition. Intensive training to portray witnesses, must prepare for prosecution & defense
  • DECA, HPHS - Competitor/Mentor, 9,10,11,12, Entrepreneurship competitor, engaged participant, reliable teammate, dedicated & attentive mentor to new members
  • PE Leader, HPHS, 12, Mentor underclassmen through daily PE instruction. Follow daily lesson plans set forth by the PE teacher, offering positive reinforcement and support

Awards

  • Honors Program - Honor Giant, 9,10,11,12
  • National Honors Society, Nominated and invited into the National High School Honors Society
  • CSL Art Show - Multiple pieces selected and displayed in the all-conference regional art show
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association 26th Annual Mock Trial Tournament Most Outstanding Witness

Timeline

Merchandise Chair

Delta Chi Fraternity, U of M Chapter
09.2023 - Current

Apprentice Artist

Independent Artists
05.2023 - 08.2024

Artist

Coby Teich Customs, @ctc.originals

Creator/Owner

Exotic Brand

Counselor/Art Director

Camp Timberlane for Boys

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art And Design

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School - Highland Park, IL
Coby Teich