Professional summary

AN ENTHUSIASTIC, SELF MOTIVATED, PROFESSION. RESOURCEFUL, HIGHLY

EXPERIENCED AND CREATIVE GRAPHIC ARTIST, ART GALLERY MANAGER AND ART

TEACHER, SUCCESSFUL AT MANAGING AND INCREASING ART SALES FOR GALLERIES IN

THE USA, EUROPE AND AFRICA. TALENT FOR INSTILLING ART APPRECIATION AND TO

PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS. PROVEN TEACHING ABILITY TO

MAINTAIN A WELL DISCIPLINED AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED CLASSROOM, WHILE ALSO

OFFERING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. ENTREPRENEUR

WITH A HIGH DRIVE TO SUCCEED, HAVING VERY STRONG COMMUNICATION,

INTERPERSONAL AND OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO CULTIVATE AND SUSTAIN

STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL / SCHOOL

COMMUNITIES, WITH A LOVE OF ART.

Areas of expertise

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ? CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ? SALES AND

MARKETING

Art Exhibition Planning and Organization

Classroom Management ? Student Motivation ? Artistic Instruction ? Art

Appreciation

Interactive and Proactive Learning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

K2G HOUSTON TX JUNE 2010 TO DATE

Creative Director, Master Artist

Responsible for gallery and office set up, staffing, sourcing and

procurement; New and emerging business development; Marketing and sales of

product lines that include various art products - portraits paintings,

sculptures, frames, arts and crafts; Events and Project Management

. Organizing and overseeing all office and gallery operations,

exhibitions and financial affairs

. Conceiving, developing and promoting exhibitions and art educational

projects

. Providing overall leadership and long term sales, marketing,

exhibition and strategic planning and implementation

Juliana Art Galleries Bakersfield CA Jan 2000 to June 2010

Gallery Manager

Day to day management and coordination of the gallery. Duties included

planning, organizing and presenting exhibits, giving presentations.

Communicating with clients and prospective students, individuals and groups

about the gallery, exhibits, events/exhibitions and art educational

programs; Sponsorship and fund raising activities; Arranging meetings and

collaborative projects with local museum, art galleries and art gallery

professionals; Establishing working relationships and determining clients'

needs

. Identified new and emerging markets, enhanced existing markets, opened

and closed numerous fine art sales and post sale follow through

. Facilitated, managed as well as participated in numerous fine art

exhibitions and sales events

. Participated in and organized quarterly receptions and gallery events

as well as helping in set up and clean up

. Acted as administrative and educational liaison - included mentoring

and advising students

.

Art Teacher

Raised student awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts

through creative instruction. Acted as creator and promoter of student

displays at numerous galleries including our own; Developed creative

multicultural lessons on various art topics, focusing on diverse areas of

interest and the real life situations so as to effectively convey and aid

learning

. Developed innovative art program which integrated many subject areas

in numerous diverse cultures

. Developed murals, displays and presentation of art work

. Initiated an after school art club to provide students with

additional opportunities to further their artistic abilities and

discover their hidden talents

. Taught students on division of space in creating their own

compositions through use of mixed media, water colors and acrylics -

students created their original paintings by observing other artists'

work

Kay Arts and Crafts Houston TX Jan 1987 to Dec 1999

Operations Manager

Managing the daily gallery operations. Duties and responsibilities

included: Shipping and receiving of paintings, frames and sculptures;

Installation, lighting and dismantling of gallery exhibits; Safe storage

and organization of artwork when not on display. Accompanying art

consultants to clients home; Installation of sold artwork in local

residences and offices; Day-to-day maintenance of gallery facilities;

Gallery Administration including answering phone calls, filing, organizing

artist's artwork

. Supporting and expanding public relations with collectors, museum

professionals, media contacts, artists and the general public

. Researching projects and assisting with organizing exhibitions

. Assisting in management and coordination of installations

. Public relations and marketing including communication via email,

mail, phone, creation of invitation cards for shows

Art Teacher

Designed and presented exciting lessons that actively engaged the learners

(adults and children), while educating on proper artistic methodologies and

numerous technical aspects and procedures; Provided the students with

opportunities to reach their fullest potential through creative expression,

cognitive strategies and broad range of historical, critical and production

experiences; Offered extracurricular tutoring to ensure that each student

is able to understand the class materials.

. Organized ongoing displays of student work throughout the school and

gallery

. Developed and implemented lessons utilizing age-appropriate materials,

while also focusing on relevant topics, which included African and

other cultural wildlife, greenery, landscapes and abstracts

. Prompted student motivation, participation and effective listening

skills through the implementation of positive reinforcement and weekly

reward

. Positively impacted classroom activities by utilizing overhead

projectors, movies, books and puzzles - gearing lessons both visually

and conceptually

ACP, Kaduna, Nigeria Jan1980 to Dec 1984 Studio Manager / Creative

Director

Managed, coordinated advertising studio artists; Conceptualization and

development of advertising art campaigns; Created art for billboards, gift

items and corporate arts

. Facilitated and managed advertising campaigns from visuals to finished

artwork

. Developed numerous and exceptional product illustrations

CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION / Affiliates

B.A FINE ARTS / GRAPHIC ARTS UNIVERSITY OF ILE-IFE, OSHUN STATE, NIGERIA

AA Human Services - Pursuing

Project Management Essentials

Global Business Protocol

Art Association of Bakersfield CA

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston TX, Volunteer

Guild, MFAH

INTERESTS

PASSION FOR THE ARTS, MUSEUMS, TRAVELING

Music, Movies, Avid Reader

Responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the school

in accordance with state and federal accreditation and company policies and

regulations, consistent with the highest ethical standards. The Admissions

- Assistant Director is responsible for managing time and inquiry resources

to generate interest in our programs. This position will conduct a high

quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure appointments and interview

activity, and conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and

future class applicants. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy:

quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and

recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which

is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered

in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements

. Accurately and completely explain educational programs, expected

outcomes, students services, and financial consideration to students,

parents, and educators.

. Manage inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity

weekly goals; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; make

prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified

candidates based upon incompatible career goals.

. Secure new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly

asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others to

contact that may be interested in programs offered.

. Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for

enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission

based upon career goal compatibility.

. Accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis for

Campus Admissions Head.

. Consistently conduct follow-up meetings, monthly at minimum, with all

applicants to ensure successful matriculation.

. Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and

problem solving.

. Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities

including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions,

orientation programs, career days, etc

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