RAQUEL WEINBERG
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented employee with a passion for art and strong administrative skills. Proven track record of supporting daily operations, managing exhibitions, and providing excellent customer service. Creative and versatile artist with a strong background in painting, event planning, and marketting with a demonstrated ability to bring unique concepts to life. Experienced in various mediums and styles, with a passion for artistic expression. Visit my website: artbyraq.com
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation
Jersey City, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted artists in residence with supplies handling and business inquiries, managed database systems, administrative support to the executive team, scheduled meetings and manage calendars, assist with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
Marketing and Social Media Manager
Hijinx Cannabis
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Organized promotional events such as webinars, conferences, and trade shows, collaborated with designers on creating visuals for campaigns, developed strategic plans for launching new products or services into the market, created and executed social media strategies to increase customer engagement.
INTERN
Staley Wise Gallery
Manhattan, New York
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Organize catalogue photography inventory, updating database of digital images, installing and taking down exhibitions, organizing and keeping track of new inventory; Supervised delivery and transport of art pieces to/from galleries, photographers' studios, and laboratories, monitored and curated gallery events
FOUNDER
Art by Raq
08.2018 - Current
- Design produce and sell commissioned, original, work on footwear and clothing, as well as cultivating a creative artistic space and community
CONTRIBUTING ARTIST
Lakeview Lisa's Murals
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois - assisted in the planning, design and production of public murals displayed at local train depots throughout the neighborhood as part of a community gentrification program.
KEY HOLDER/SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Highland Park Art Center
Highland Park, IL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for day to day activities; monitored the galleries, promote and register students for classes and events, respond to emails and phone calls, curate and monitor public art events
EXHIBITOR
Highland Park Art Center
Highland Park, IL
06.2020
- Social Justice Campaign: Designed and created original exhibit of George Floyd mural displayed on local business during protest throughout summer/fall, then displayed at the main entrance at Highland Park Art Center, Highland Park, Illinois, offered merit scholarship
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Minor in Social Justice/Social Practice -
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY06.2024
STUDIED FINE ARTS FALL -
Paris College of Art
12.2023
ADVANCED PAINTING ONLINE COURSE -
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
05-2020
RAP & POP CULTURE -
School of The New York Times
Manhattan, New York06-2019
Skills
- Networking capabilities
- Relationship Building
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Creative Direction
Awards
- Invited Exhibitor at The Art Center Highland Park (June 2020)- Art/Social Justice Exhibit, original artwork used for BLM protests, mural hung on local business throughout summer/fall, offered merit scholarship by TAC
Volunteer Experience
- Teen Artists' Creative Oasis (TACO) Rebirth Gallery Show May 2022, Exhibiting artist
- Highland Park Block Party June 2020-2021 Chicago, IL, Organize/collaborate and design artwork w/city & Chief of Police: voter registration, speakers, sold artwork/shirts proceeds donated to local charities, designed posters
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation
05.2024 - Current
Marketing and Social Media Manager
Hijinx Cannabis
05.2024 - Current
INTERN
Staley Wise Gallery
04.2023 - 08.2023
CONTRIBUTING ARTIST
Lakeview Lisa's Murals
06.2022 - 08.2022
KEY HOLDER/SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Highland Park Art Center
04.2021 - 07.2021
EXHIBITOR
Highland Park Art Center
06.2020
FOUNDER
Art by Raq
08.2018 - Current
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Minor in Social Justice/Social Practice -
Pratt Institute
STUDIED FINE ARTS FALL -
Paris College of Art
ADVANCED PAINTING ONLINE COURSE -
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
RAP & POP CULTURE -
School of The New York Times
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