Customer Service Visual Arts

Dahlia Wigfall

**** ******** ** ***. ** New Orleans, LA 70119

*************@*****.***

Summary. Over fifteen years’ experience educating, mentoring and empowering diverse populations designing and instructing sewing and visual arts workshops. Specializing in creative, project based approaches to learning and personal growth.

Skilled in curriculum development, art instruction, and collaborative leadership.

Work Experience

Creative Workshops & Design Instructor

Art Council of New Orleans Art Market, Organic Investments LLC, Resonance Waves Art Show

Lead hands-on arts and crafts workshops for all ages.

Create home décor and curate visual art enhancing Airbnb’s and event spaces

Assist in large-scale art installations for exhibitions and upscale events.

Program Director & Co-Founder

Breakfree Design Group 2003–2020

Designed and taught sewing, fashion, and entrepreneurship programs to youth in Philadelphia Schools.

Partnered with 20+ schools, libraries, and community centers.

Directed staff and interns, fostering a creative and inclusive learning environment.

Art Instructor

Artwell 2014–2016

Implemented pilot leadership program integrating art and social values.

Developed multimedia projects to foster community and leadership skills.

Teacher & Mentor

Teens Inc., Global Classroom Project 2016–2020

Facilitated enrichment programs combining sewing, design, and fundraising.

Organized and chaperoned international travel and mentored students in Costa Rica (2017).

Art Therapy Instructor

Oasis Art Center 2012–2014

Taught art and life skills to intellectually disabled adults.

Organized exhibitions and supported clients in selling their artwork.

Business Owner

The Red House Sewing Boutique 2006–2013

Co-managed a creative studio offering sewing and design workshops.

Designed custom clothing and décor under the Bludahlia brand.

Education & Training

B.S. in Organizational Leadership Philadelphia University

Professional Development New Beginnings Non-Profit Incubator

Additional Skills

Art Installation Workshop Facilitation Community Engagement Visual Arts

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