Niko Woroniecki
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a dedicated Sculptor and Performance artist prominent in several mediums. From conceptualization, to product, to installation, I am motivated to help achieve large creative installments. Personable, hardworking, and passionate, I am a great team player and confident in my abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Marwen
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
- Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
- Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
- Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.
- Planned and coordinated field trips to galleries and museums to expose students to examples of art.
Teaching Assistant
The School Of The Art Institute
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Planning lessons, setting up materials, taking attendance, helping students navigate the school, and discussing technical and conceptual components of a student's projects.
- Organizing and leading workshops in performance, sculpture, photography, and film.
- Creating detailed presentations and lectures on art history.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
Gallery Attendant
The Barely Fair
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted visitors and provided information about the gallery's artwork.
- Checked tickets and directed visitors to appropriate areas of the gallery.
- Assisted in setting up displays, exhibitions, and other special events.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
- Performed general cleaning duties including vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, dusting furniture.
Retail
JuJu's Vintage
Park Ridge, IL
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Working in retail at a vintage clothing and accessories store required me to be in charge of upkeep and sales.
- Tailoring customer's taste to the wide variety of merchandise and hand picking pieces.
- Duties also include community engagement, clean up, decorating, organizing, and selling on commission.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Park Ridge, IL
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Summer Camp Counselor
D64 Park District
Park Ridge, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Duties included, childcare, managing high pressure situations, planning out art lessons, organization, and clean up
- Created art based lesson plans centered on; painting, crafts, ceramics, and art history.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
Girl Scout Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
Park Ridge, IL
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed art based lesson plans to teach girls about the importance of teamwork, leadership, and community service.
- Duties also included clean up, organization, childcare, and community engagement.
- Mentored younger scouts so they could develop important life skills such as problem-solving and communication techniques.
Education
BFA - Specializing in Sculpture, Performance, & Ceramics
The School Of The Art Institute of Chicago
12.2023
Skills
- Woodshop; Power Tool Operations, Laser Cutting, Wood Finishing Techniques
- Metal; TIG and MIG Welding, CNC Operations, and Bronze Casting
- Ceramics; Hand Building, Glazing, Kiln Firing
- Film: Adobe Premiere Pro, Camera Operations, Sound Editing
- Performance Art Conception and Knowledge
- Art History Expert
- Event Planning Knowledge
- Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Collectives
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Pre College Full Merit Scholarship, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2016
- Pre College Full Merit Scholarship, Rhode Island School Of Design, 2017
- Maine South Departmental Award in the Fine Arts, 2018
- Federal Pell Grant, 2018
- IHSAE Finalist, 2018
- Kahlo Foundation Scholarship, 2018
- SAIC Competitive Excellence Grant, 2018
- Neiman Foundation Scholarship, Oxbow Art Residency Program, 2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Art Teacher
Marwen
02.2024 - Current
Gallery Attendant
The Barely Fair
04.2023 - 04.2024
Teaching Assistant
The School Of The Art Institute
08.2021 - 12.2023
Retail
JuJu's Vintage
11.2020 - 08.2021
Cashier
Panera Bread
11.2020 - 08.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
D64 Park District
05.2018 - 08.2018
Girl Scout Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
05.2017 - 07.2017
BFA - Specializing in Sculpture, Performance, & Ceramics
The School Of The Art Institute of Chicago
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