Sydney Ross
Providence,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional dedicated to fostering community engagement through creative initiatives. Skillful in building partnerships and advocating for diverse voices, while utilizing project coordination in deadline-driven settings that still reflect client and community perspectives. Seeking opportunities to deepen the integration of cultural insights into my artistic practice while telling resonating stories and revealing authentic lived experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monument Research and Design Artist
Professor - Rene Payne
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2026 - Current
- Researched lost communities and ghost towns of the Providence/East Coast marginalized communities to inform and inspire the final design project direction and execution.
- Working closely with peers and collaborators, including the Emmett Till family and Haus of Glitter, and actively integrating their feedback to guide the monument project
- Leverage project management to develop a multimedia work that addresses current community sentiments and lived trauma
Student Ambassador
RISD Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE)
Providence, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Researched and curated custom events based on university resources to promote community engagement amongst students and staff.
- Advocates for students' opinions and concerns to increase satisfaction and help them engage in campus life.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships in and outside RISD's community to drive partnerships and collaboration.
Founder and CEO
Incubator and Accelerator Program
Cedar Park, USA
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Coordinate and establish relationships with business organizations, including: Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions, Firefly Aerospace, VISA, and MODE Design Company.
- Non-profit career readiness organization, focused on facilitating Career Fairs and Workshops for high schoolers.
Gallery Intern
GRID Gallery
Providence, USA
- Engaged in hands-on training with gallery's curatorial team to advance curatorial skills in real-world setting.
- Evaluated, designed, implemented, and modified contacts databases and systems for efficient future use.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Providence, RI 09.2024 - 01.2026
Skills
- Project Management
- Capstone Research
- Art Direction
- Team Leadership
- Feedback Incorporation
- Adobe Illustrator
- Lightroom
- Mixed Media: Digital, Film, Drawing, Photo
Websites
Certification
Certification of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2024, Certiport
Timeline
Monument Research and Design Artist
Professor - Rene Payne
01.2026 - Current
Student Ambassador
RISD Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE)
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
09.2024 - 01.2026
Founder and CEO
Incubator and Accelerator Program
01.2020 - 12.2024
Gallery Intern
GRID Gallery