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Kurtis Posey

Summary

Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Columbus City Schools
09.2003 - Current
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Artist

Self-employed
02.1984 - Current
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
  • Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
  • Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
  • Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
  • Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
  • Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
  • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
  • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
  • Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
  • Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings, sculptures and illustrations.
  • Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
  • Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus, OH

Teaching Certificate - Education

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Master of Teacher Leadership - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11.2015

Skills

  • Visual communication expertise
  • Concept Development
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Technical illustration
  • 2D design
  • Visual Art Creation
  • 3D Design
  • Client Consultations
  • Acrylic painting
  • Color theory
  • Visual storytelling
  • Commission requests

Timeline

Teacher

Columbus City Schools
09.2003 - Current

Artist

Self-employed
02.1984 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Columbus College of Art And Design

Teaching Certificate - Education

Capital University

Master of Teacher Leadership - Education

University of Phoenix
Kurtis Posey