Olivia Ramirez
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Professional Exhibiting 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. Extensive background in Fashion Industry and Teaching. Passionate about color!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
Pasadena, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
03.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules for 20 student's at a time.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
Camp Counslor
Steve And Kate Camp
06.2021 - Current
- Worked with 190 children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Inspected equipment and machinery to verify functionality and safety.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Art Educator
Art Trek
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated 250 student's at one school.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Specialist
Apple
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to 5 customer requests at a time and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Developed and implemented systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA12.2023
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06.1985
Skills
- Color Theory
- Art History Knowledge
- Graphic Design
- Textile Arts
- Digital Art Proficiency
- Creative Thinking
- Color Theory Master
- Curriculum Design
- Charcoal and Oil Painting
- Student Advising and Support
- Student Recordkeeping
- Oil Painting
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Trustworthy
- Bilingual: Spanish
Timeline
Art Educator
Art Trek
08.2023 - 01.2024
Camp Counslor
Steve And Kate Camp
06.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
03.2021 - Current
Specialist
Apple
12.2017 - 03.2021
Freelance Artist
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Otis College of Art And Design
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
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