Lara Saikali
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Site Coordinator
Action Youth America
01.2023 - Current
- Manages Classroom
- Facilitates events and activities
- Plans activities based on California Standards
- Interacts with teachers, office staff, and janitors
- Oversees group of 4 Program Leaders
- Builds relationships with parents and stakeholders
Community Services Leader
Irvine Fine Arts Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with staff on projects
- Assisted with logistics of events.
- Maintained knowledge of Classes, Exhibits, and Programs
- Administered tests for studio classes
- Ensured that art was in good condition
Visitor Services Associate
Marciano Art Foundation
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices
Intern
Lois Lambert Gallery
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Responded to inquiries about Gallery
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained Knowledge of Exhibitions and Events
- Constructed and maintained displays and booths to showcase products and services.
Gallery Assistant
CSUN Art Galleries
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery
- Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors
- Planned and conducted special research projects in new art and artists, resulting in development of new exhibits
Education
Master of Arts - Art
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Art History
California State University Northridge
Northridge, California05.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Abilities
- Delegation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Time Management
- Diversity Inclusion
- Public Speaking
Timeline
After School Site Coordinator
Action Youth America
01.2023 - Current
Community Services Leader
Irvine Fine Arts Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Visitor Services Associate
Marciano Art Foundation
08.2018 - 11.2019
Intern
Lois Lambert Gallery
01.2018 - 05.2018
Gallery Assistant
CSUN Art Galleries
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Art
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Art History
California State University Northridge