Said Ventura
Brooklyn
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn
09.2024 - Current
- Mentored high school students in creating socially conscious performances through choreography, scriptwriting, and visual storytelling, fostering their artistic expression
- Collaborated with teaching artists to design and enhance choreography for engaging student performances
- Prepared classroom materials, including props, snacks, and technology, to enhance daily programming
Event Assistant
Flower Curatorium
Manhattan
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with owner on event planning and execution, ensuring seamless operations across NYC tri-state area
- Coordinated event logistics, focusing on design aesthetics and teamwork to support successful events
- Designed and arranged floral installations for large-scale events, enhancing visual appeal and guest experience
Education
Associate Degree - Science: Arts Foundations: Studio Arts
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSkills
- Theatrical Production
- Dance
- Acting & Expressive Movement
- Fashion Styling & Creative Direction
- Visual content creation
Garment coordination
- 3D Design & Digital Art
- Performance Arts
Internship Experience
Brooklyn Academy of Music 08/ 2022 - 07/ 2023
Art and Culture Intern
Brooklyn, NY
- Designed and led a workshop for the Dance Africa Festival in collaboration with professional artists
- Managed event budgeting and coordinated design elements to accommodate artists and guests
Volunteer Experience
Seeds-of-Liberation 02/2024 - 09/ 2025
Pantry (Food) Volunteer
Brooklyn, NY
- Assisted in food distribution to communities experiencing food insecurity
- Coordinated food pickup and delivery logistics
- Supported marketing efforts through content creation and poster design for community events
Extracurricular Activities
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 10/ 2023 - 04/ 2025
Fashion Club Key Holder
- Developed creative concepts and mood boards for weekly photoshoots
- Led makeup and styling coordination to ensure cohesive visual storytelling
Language
Fluent and written in both English and Spanish.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Brooklyn Academy of Music
09.2024 - Current
Event Assistant
Flower Curatorium
08.2024 - 09.2025
Associate Degree - Science: Arts Foundations: Studio Arts
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College