Tomo (Natalie) Borromeo

Working closely with artist and art handler Dominic Samsworth, assisting with art packaging/handling, technical fabrications of larger than life works, and supporting with opening exhibition practices. This job included carrying heavy boxes and occasionally rearranging furniture to find optimal space compositions.

Worked closely with designer Annalena Domscheit, the founder of FRATZ.STUDIO on knitwear production, clothing design, modeling, and organization. Trained in single bed, double bed, manual linkers.

Shelved and organized books spanning across the entire library. Arranged circulating books in proper areas. Proficient knowledge with the Library of Congress classification and usage of Sierra Library Services Platform. Handled and troubleshooted an array of different questions from hours of the library to finding specific books/book topics. Provided friendly company and efficient communication to students and faculty/staff. Deals/communicates with a large diverse demographic of people which allows me to foster an inclusive space.

Enforced safety protocols and trained peers in the proper use of woodworking tools and machinery. Sustained daily operations by cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the shop space ensuring other peers a pristine environment at all times. Constructed custom stretchers, stretched and primed fabric, and prepared surfaces for painting with precision and care.

Helped with the meticulous creation of handmade architectural models and invented forms of visual language contributing to concept development and project visualization. Communicated consistently with team members to ensure progress alignment and meet deadlines. Structured and maintained digital file systems to improve workflow and accessibility across the studio.

Greeted all attendees and answered any questions that may have arised. Overlooked the general gallery space. Conducted further research on present artists to provide further knowledge for optimum outcome between visitor and gallery.

Working/Helping with kids ages 8-13 who are interested in Art and assisting them to promote creativity and technical growth. Maintained a clean, organized studio environment conducive to focused art-making. Managed inventory of art supplies and materials to ensure consistent availability for studio needs. Modeled for figure drawing sessions, providing live visual reference for students' observational studies.