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Noriel Brooks-Short

SAN ANTONIO

Summary

Entrepreneurial Artist highly skilled in creating unique mosaics, mixed media pieces and paintings utilizing variety of innovative methods. Demonstrated formulating strategic advertising campaigns combining grassroots marketing and social media to promote artistic services and artists in community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist

Self-employeed
San Antonio
10.2024 - Current
  • Created original artwork in various mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
  • Developed unique artistic pieces for exhibitions and client commissions.
  • Instructed drawing classes focused on shading techniques and color theory.
  • Collaborated with clients to produce custom artwork tailored to specific needs.
  • Managed studio social media accounts by creating content and engaging with customers.
  • Documented creative processes and maintained an updated portfolio of works.
  • Sourced materials while adhering to budget constraints for art supplies.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance and protect artworks.

Youth Program Assistant

United States Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
05.2023 - Current
  • Organized field trips, supervised students during off-site visits, and ensured safety at all times.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth programming techniques.
  • Assisted with the organization and set-up of special events, including fundraising initiatives.
  • Coordinated with other staff members to ensure appropriate staffing levels for each activity session.
  • Provided support to Youth Program Manager in planning and coordinating daily program activities.
  • Enforced rules and regulations within the program while encouraging a positive learning environment.
  • Prepared lesson plans based on age level appropriateness that promote positive growth among participants.
  • Mentored youth on personal development topics such as goal setting, decision making, conflict resolution, communication skills.
  • Provided assistance with homework completion and tutoring services when needed.
  • Developed and implemented weekly activities for youth participants to engage in.

Product Tester

Tuesday Night Games
Cleveland
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Currently part of the playtest group for the revision phase of an upcoming fantasy TTRPG game.
  • Website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/

1N311

United States Air Force
Presidio of Monterey
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Managed shifts at the Presidio of Monterey CQ office.
  • Filled out incident reports and coordinated security checks with Airmen.

Student Worker

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
05.2009 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: Work-study and leadership program aimed at developing leadership skills and a strong work ethic in youth from ages 14-24.
  • Worked closely with program coordinators at various recreation centers.
  • Work-study and leadership program aimed at developing leadership skills and a strong work ethic in youth from ages 14-24.

Student Worker

St. Martin De Porres Highschool
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • Company Overview: Corporate work Study program.
  • Worked as a student intern at Various locations through St. Martin De Porres Highschool's Corporate work Study program.
  • Developed various office skills from use of Microsoft Office Programs to the basics of computer hardware maintenance and installation.
  • Corporate work Study program.

Education

Associate of Arts - AA - Art/Art Studies, General

Cuyahoga Community College

Skills

  • Event planning and management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Social media strategy
  • Youth mentoring
  • Material sourcing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Innovative thinking
  • Visual arts skills
  • Art fundamentals
  • Analytical thinking
  • Canvas techniques
  • Paint mixing
  • Adobe Photoshop proficiency
  • Traditional drawing techniques
  • Sketching and brainstorming

Languages

English, Native or Bilingual

Personal Information

Title: Creative Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Artist

Self-employeed
10.2024 - Current

Youth Program Assistant

United States Air Force
05.2023 - Current

Product Tester

Tuesday Night Games
04.2022 - 07.2023

1N311

United States Air Force
10.2013 - 03.2015

Student Worker

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
05.2009 - 09.2011

Student Worker

St. Martin De Porres Highschool
09.2007 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - AA - Art/Art Studies, General

Cuyahoga Community College

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