Saiya Williams
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Saiya Williams is a multidisciplinary sculpture artist senior at California College of the Arts, based in San Francisco, originally from Los Angeles. Her practice centers on mixed media sculpture, combining metal fabrication with digital media to create immersive, interdisciplinary work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Shop Monitor
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Support daily operations of a student metal shop, ensuring safety, maintenance, and peer support in fabrication processes.
- Maintained and monitored metal shop equipment, ensuring safe use of welders, saws, grinders, and drill press.
- Enforced shop safety protocols and contributed to a clean, organized working environment.
- Proficient in blacksmithing, TIG, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welding processes
Barista
Manana Coffee
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Social Media, Events & Logistics Assistant
Töst Beverages
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided customer service in high-volume environment and supported event setup- supported brand presence through content creation, event production, and logistics.
- Produced social media content across Instagram, TikTok, and digital platforms to support brand growth.
- Coordinated product transport, loading/unloading, and inventory handling.
Personal Chef
Nextdoor
San Francisco, CA
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared meals and managed household tasks for a family of five.
- Laundry for family
- Deep cleaned home
Customer Service
Apothafairy
San Francisco, CA
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Answer all emails for company about deliveries, customer service, inventory
- Managed customer communication
Nanny / Personal Assistant
Nextdoor
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- General child care - after school pick ups, putting down for bed
- Emails
- Booking for outings
- Meal prep and house cleaning
- General childcare
- Helping with events and parties
- Errands and groceries
- Helping with schoolwork
Food Service Roles
Erewhon
Los Angeles, California
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Operated cash register.
Food Service Worker
Mai Lai
Los Angeles, California
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Prepared hot food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
Video & Social Media Intern
StyleLikeU
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed to digital storytelling through video production and editing.
- Edited video content for YouTube and social platforms, supporting audience engagement.
- Assisted in storyboarding and pre-production planning for video shoots.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture / Interdisciplinary Practice
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
Los Angeles, CA01-2022
Skills
Metal Fabrication & Welding
TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene welding; blacksmithing; metal cutting (vertical band saw, horizontal/Ellis saw, cold saw, chop saw); grinding & finishing (angle grinder, bench grinder); machining (drill press, metal lathe, milling machine); metal forming (hydraulic press, slip roller, sheet metal brake)
Woodworking (Basic)Woodworking (basic): table saw, miter saw, band saw, drilling, sanding, assembly, General fabrication: measuring, layout, clamps, shop safety & maintenance
Design & Adobe Creative SuiteTable saw, miter saw, band saw, drilling, sanding, assembly
Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign,
Lightroom, Adobe AnimateSocial Media & Content Creation Instagram Reels, video editing, digital storytelling, content production, 16mm filmmaking, video editing, photography (darkroom digital), sound
Additional Professional Development
- 30-Hour Mediation Certification, Bennington College, 2023
- 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Bhakti Yoga Shala, 2019
Other Relevant Information
Faculty Honors Scholarship, California College of the Arts, 2025, Shown in There's an Eyelash in my Eye!, CCA Nave, San Francisco, 2025
Timeline
Metal Shop Monitor
California College of the Arts
01.2026 - Current
Personal Chef
Nextdoor
05.2025 - 01.2026
Customer Service
Apothafairy
12.2024 - 06.2025
Barista
Manana Coffee
01.2024 - 12.2024
Nanny / Personal Assistant
Nextdoor
08.2023 - 10.2023
Social Media, Events & Logistics Assistant
Töst Beverages
10.2022 - 06.2024
Video & Social Media Intern
StyleLikeU
01.2022 - 12.2022
Food Service Worker
Mai Lai
06.2021 - 08.2021
Food Service Roles
Erewhon
01.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture / Interdisciplinary Practice
California College of the Arts
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School