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Gaia Lozano

Astoria,NY

Summary

Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

San Wei
12.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers approaching the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, and credit cards while maintaining consistent accuracy.
  • Working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Making sure food is at excellent quality and served in a tidy and organized manner.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.

Barista

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, quality beverages, which improved sales.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.

Mural Artist

The New York Institute for Special Education
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Designed and painted a 7 x 6 ft mural of a forest in oil, acrylic, and charcoal for the NYISE library.
  • The process took four sessions, each session containing about 6-8 hours
  • Established a reputation for timely project completion by consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.

Child Care

01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Picked up, cared for, and cooked for a child with special needs while keeping their home clean and organized.
  • Occasionally took her out to the park and made sure she was decently physically and mentally stimulated.

Poster Designer

The Band of Brothers
11.2023
  • Designed a show poster for The Band of Brothers implementing a particular palette through collage and typography

Typographer/ Portrait Artist

Katbaloganon Organization
08.2022
  • Designed and hand wrote keywords and phrases in different fonts for the end-pages' pattern of a memoir book, Memories of Catbalogan.
  • I also made portraits of the lead creators of the book and organization.

Child Care

07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Took care of 3 children, ensured they attended their remote classes, helped them with assignments, and taught basics of drawing and watercolor.
  • Kept the house clean and decluttered and cooked them breakfast and lunch.

Cashier/Waiter

S.R. Thai
09.2014 - 10.2014
  • Collaborated with coworkers taking customers' orders, memorizing menu prices, and operating the register for my grandparents' restaurant.

All Around Helper

Aklat Eklat, Alon
11.2014 - 11.2014
  • Assisted in managing booth operations alongside two team members, ensuring consistent product supply for Global Pinoy Bazaar
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.

Education

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
06-2025

Skills

  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Client communication
  • Branding and identity
  • Creative concept development
  • Strong illustration skills
  • Sketching
  • Image editing
  • Visual design
  • Positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Accomplishments

    Silver Key Scholastic Art and Writing (2018)

    Gold Key Scholastic Art and Writing (2020)

    Silver Key Scholastic Art and Writing (2021)

    Gold Key National Scholastic Art and Writing (2023)

Interests

Skateboarding

Sketching

Yoga

Muay Thai

Making Art

Reading

Planning

Exploring places

Playing Music


Timeline

Team Member

San Wei
12.2024 - Current

Barista

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
04.2024 - 12.2024

Poster Designer

The Band of Brothers
11.2023

Mural Artist

The New York Institute for Special Education
09.2023 - 10.2023

Typographer/ Portrait Artist

Katbaloganon Organization
08.2022

Child Care

01.2021 - 01.2024

Child Care

07.2020 - 01.2021

All Around Helper

Aklat Eklat, Alon
11.2014 - 11.2014

Cashier/Waiter

S.R. Thai
09.2014 - 10.2014

Associate of Science - Fine Arts

LaGuardia Community College