El Quesada
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role at Urban Glass, where I enhanced shop operations and community engagement. Excelled in glass shaping, kilnforming, and neon fabrication; alongside nurturing customer relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Technician
Urban Glass
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversaw operations in various shops including Kiln, Cold, Flat, Hot and Flame.
- Performed repairs on complex equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness standards across the shop.
- Taught and TA’d for intro classes in Fusing and Neon, spent 2 years engaged in summer and school year programming with Brooklyn Tech HighSchool
- Managed gatherings to support and advance community glass initiatives.
- Supported renters with diverse projects related to fabrication and artistic endeavors.
Private Nanny
Sarah and Arijit Das
Brooklyn, NY
11.2019 - 02.2025
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
Student Monitor
Urban Glass
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive solutions to diverse student questions.
- Demonstrated proper maintenance procedures for all equipment.
- Assisted educational development team.
Barista X Front of House
Supermoon Bakehouse
Manhattan, NY
06.2020 - 02.2022
Production Design Assistant
SAF
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Crafted initial fashion T-shirt line for production.
- Produced custom gear for team members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fellowship
Pilchuck Glass School
01-2023
Scholarship Cohort
Urban Glass
01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY06-2019
Skills
- Kiln Programming Skills
- Glass Shaping Proficiency
- Plaster Mold Fabrication
- Neon Fabrication Skills
- Sewing Proficiency
- Textile Pattern Development
- Customer Engagement
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Safety procedures adherence
- Measurement accuracy
- Hand tool proficiency
Affiliations
- Photo spread in Queer Earth Food : Neon Bread : 2024
- Exhibited in Group Show : The People's Forum : NYC : 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Studio Technician
Urban Glass
09.2023 - 02.2025
Student Monitor
Urban Glass
01.2023 - 12.2023
Barista X Front of House
Supermoon Bakehouse
06.2020 - 02.2022
Production Design Assistant
SAF
01.2020 - 04.2021
Private Nanny
Sarah and Arijit Das
11.2019 - 02.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Fellowship
Pilchuck Glass School
Scholarship Cohort
Urban Glass
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
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