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Edgar  Vazquez

Edgar Vazquez

San Jose,CA

Summary

Fearless Artist willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces. Self-expressive professional uses variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale or exhibition. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating art, committed to developing and producing high-quality artwork for various purposes. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Artist

VazArtz (self-employed)
San Jose, CA
03.1997 - Current
  • Handled all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
  • Determined accurate price quotes to bring in steady business and maximize revenues.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
  • Advertised and sold mosaics and drawing pieces at local markets and established piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
  • Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.

Neuromuscular Therapist

Independent Contract
San Jose, CA
04.2017 - 07.2022
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.

Education

Graphic Design - Graphic Arts

Computer Career Centers
El Paso, TX
05.2012

Skills

  • Understanding of Anatomy
  • Traditional Fine Art Skills
  • Artwork Display
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Graphic Arts Design
  • Sketch Designs
  • Excellent Team Player
  • Composition Skills
  • Decorative Finishes
  • Client Relationships
  • Interior Design Knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Created artwork for an article featured in “La Frontera Magazine,” a quarterly arts and culture publication in El Paso, Texas.
  • Invited to paint the Chalk the Block Art Festival, display for a public art exhibition presented El Paso, TX (2010-2016) and the Luna Park Art Festival in San Jose, CA (2019).
  • Commissioned by Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Texas) to create 5 murals depicting various biblical scenes.
  • Created murals and decorative artwork for both residential and commercial spaces for over 20 years.


Certification

  • Graphic Design, Computer Career Centers - 2010

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Timeline

Neuromuscular Therapist

Independent Contract
04.2017 - 07.2022

Freelance Artist

VazArtz (self-employed)
03.1997 - Current

Graphic Design - Graphic Arts

Computer Career Centers
Edgar Vazquez