Zoë Zawacki
Summary
JD candidate with experience in a variety of fields. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from an acclaimed liberal arts college with a great interest in intersectional critical thinking and the law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Assistant
Grayling Ceramics
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Helped run daily business operations including updating online store, attending to customers, and shipping orders.
- Created handmade ceramic products and assisted in glazing, trimming, and kiln loading.
Art Collection Consultant and Preparator
Kalamazoo College Archives And Information Service
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented and digitalized six art collections by photographing 2D and 3D artworks.
- Trusted to handle and organize antique art, art collection related documents, and billing information regarding acquisition of collections.
Club Grub Civic Engagement Scholar
Kalamazoo College Center For Civic Engagement
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Facilitated and planned an after-school program centered on food and garden education at a local elementary school.
- Worked closely with 2nd and 3rd grade students, as well as collaborated with a local nonprofit that prioritizes Food Justice and Food Sovereignty work.
- Learned grant writing skills, implemented creative lesson plans, and received hands-on experience in early education and program development.
Art Instructor
Camp Creativity Art Camp
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Started a socially distanced Art's camp in my backyard and converted shed.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Instructed and collaborated with young artists, ages 4-13, on various creative projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double major in English and Studio Art
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI06.2022
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
Grand Rapids, MI06.2018
Skills
- Able to converse in English and Spanish
- Attended and Completed AntiBias/Anti-Racism Training through ERRACE Kalamazoo
- Persuasive writing and critical reading skills
- Intersectional critical thinking
Hobbies and Interests
- Visual Arts (Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Design)
- Food Justice/Food Sovereignty Work
- Youth Education Gardening and Cooking
Timeline
Studio Assistant
Grayling Ceramics
08.2022 - Current
Art Collection Consultant and Preparator
Kalamazoo College Archives And Information Service
05.2022 - 08.2022
Art Instructor
Camp Creativity Art Camp
06.2020 - 09.2020
Club Grub Civic Engagement Scholar
Kalamazoo College Center For Civic Engagement
05.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Double major in English and Studio Art
Kalamazoo College
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School