- I'm interested in visual art, painting, and storytelling through images and music I use my work to explore emotion, identity, and culture, especially my connection to Chicago I'm also drawn to community service and creating work that connects with people in meaningful ways
- I'm naturally empathetic and enjoy helping people and contributing to my community through both creative work and volunteer service
Tayler Muhammad
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic volunteer with a positive attitude and superb attention to detail, successfully organized food drives and community events for local organizations. Leveraged teamwork and problem-solving skills to provide essential services, ensuring smooth operations and impactful outreach. Experienced in artistic collaboration, enhancing community engagement through visual storytelling and art shows.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Volunteer
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
36 S Wabash Ave 05-2029
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Empathy and compassion
- Victim assistance
- Acrylic painting
- Traditional drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Artistic flair
- Superb attention to detail
- Visual storytelling
- Canvas
- Budget management
- Art history knowledge
- Complex problem solver
- Artistic collaboration
- Art shows
Accomplishments
- Selected to have artwork featured in a public exhibition space
- Displayed original artwork representing personal artistic style and vision
- Gained experience presenting work in a professional/public setting
- Contributed to the design and creation of a large-scale school mural
- Helped develop visual themes representing Chicago's cultural identity
- Collaborated with peers to execute a public-facing artwork installation
- Participated in planning, composition, and painting process.
- Provided daily care for animals including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring health
- Followed structured safety and animal welfare procedures
- Developed responsibility and consistency through routine hands-on care
- Worked collaboratively in a supervised educational environment
ART EXHIBITIONS & RECOGNITION
featured artist- Beverly Bank Exhibition- Chicago, IL
PUBLIC ART EXPERIENCE
School Mural Project- "Chicago & its Culture"
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences- Chicago, IL
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Animal Science Pathway Program (CHSAS)- Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences
2 Years
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificate in Responsibility and Empathy-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
- Art Certification-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
- Art Certification-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
- Art Certification-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
- Music Certification-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
- Fashion Certification-
Chicago High School Of Agricultural Sciences
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Founder- Studio Hours Club
- Created and led a student-run creative space where peers could write music, songs, and express emotions through art
- Organized meetings and encouraged self-expression and emotion support through creative work
- Fostered a safe, collaborative environment for artistic exploration
Art Club Member
- Participated in school art activities and collaborative creative projects
- Contributed artwork and supported school-based art initiatives
Mental Health Club Member
- Engaged in discussions and activities focused on mental health awareness and student wellbeing
- Supported initiatives that promoted emotional support and awareness within school community
Massey Scholar
I had the honor to receive a full-tuition scholarship (approximately $200,000) to School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (SAIC), awarded to a highly selective group of students in recognition of artistic achievement and potential.
Timeline
Volunteer
07.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago