Shawn Williams
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Highly motivated visual design and theater production professional with experience in art education across multiple grade levels. Proven ability in concept art and project development while ensuring deadlines are met. Core competencies include collaboration, effective communication, and reliable team leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher, Theater Teacher
Active Learning
Irvine, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts tailored to a diverse range of learning styles and student interests.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development related to Art classes.
Creative Director, Backstage Coordinator
JDS Studios
Temecula, CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed visual design elements, ensuring cohesive aesthetic across various media including theater, television, and online video productions
- Developed and managed the creation of props, sets, costumes, and makeup to align with production themes and artistic direction
- Coordinated backstage activities to facilitate seamless theater performances
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sewing.
Artist's Assistant
Whitney Bedford
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in all stages of the painting process.
- Organized studio by sorting and cataloging artwork.
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Created original paintings, drawings, and digital illustrations that cater to diverse art appreciations and styles
- Collaborated with clients to develop commissioned artworks
- Marketed and sold artwork through various online platforms and in-person events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of California, Riverside
06-2021
Skills
- Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, Sewing
- Theater production management
- Digital illustration, Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Clip Studio Paint Software
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Power tool usage, Forklift certified
Timeline
Art Teacher, Theater Teacher
Active Learning
10.2023 - Current
Creative Director, Backstage Coordinator
JDS Studios
10.2022 - 10.2023
Artist's Assistant
Whitney Bedford
03.2021 - 01.2023
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of California, Riverside
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