NICOLAS CRUZ
Fullerton,CA
Summary
I am an artist specializing in visual art. My background is in teaching art to elementary school students, and I have an extensive knowledge of art history. I am currently residing in Valencia, CA, attending CalArts' two-year MFA program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Educator
All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Taught TK-6th grade classes art lessons across multiple elementary schools in Fullerton School District.
- Planned lessons and engaged in development sessions.
- Experience in students with special needs/disability .
Personal Shopper and Produce Associate
Albertsons Companies
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a 100% rating among ordering customers.
- Provided efficient shopping on orders and friendly communication with customers.
- Cleaned and made produce section and staging sections presentable and safe to traverse.
Gallery Attendant
Blossom Market
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted and registered visitors.
- Cleaned gallery, ensuring constant upkeep and a tidy appearance. Prepared and hosted events.
- Posted updates on the gallery's social media , specifically through Instagram stories.
- Engaged in gallery education and discussion with visitors.
Delivery Driver
Doordash
12.2020 - Current
Personal Shopper
Instacart
07.2020 - Current
Education
Master of Arts - Art
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09.2022
Skills
- Art (drawing, painting, printmaking, realism)
- Videography and Video Editing
- Photography
- Social Media
- Classroom Management
- Child Education
- Lesson Development
- Front-of-House Duties
Exhibitions
- Artventure OC Juried Exhibition (September 2024 and October 2023)
- XZBT Gallery (March 2023)
- Week 10 Exhibition at UCI (June 2022)
- IB Art Exhibition at Buena Park City Hall (May 2019)
Timeline
Artist Educator
All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation
02.2024 - 06.2024
Personal Shopper and Produce Associate
Albertsons Companies
01.2023 - 01.2024
Gallery Attendant
Blossom Market
05.2022 - 11.2022
Delivery Driver
Doordash
12.2020 - Current
Personal Shopper
Instacart
07.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Art
California Institute of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Irvine
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