Alida Barden

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**** North Avenue Fifty #***

804-***-*****

*Los Angeles, California 90042

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*Education *

* Tyler School Of Art, Temple University, *Philadelphia,

PA August 2009

* *Master of Fine Arts,

Sculpture

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* Temple University Japan*, Tokyo, Japan*

*May-July 2009**

* *Summer study abroad session in Visual Anthropology

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* Virginia Commonwealth University*, Richmond, VA

August 2006

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture and Extended Media

Experience

* Nanny and Personal Assistant*, Molly Shannon

September 2011-Present**

Los Angeles, CA

Care for the family’s two children

Run personal errands

Assist with household chores

Cook and prepare meals

* Design Assistant*, Matters of Space

February 2012-Present

Los Angeles, CA

Create and execute a wide range of design projects

Assist with running the showroom

Create products and displays in collaboration with the company

*Proprieties Designer and Production Crew,* Firehouse

Theatre February 2010-July 2011

Richmond, VA

Properties designer 2009-2011

Backstage tech: *Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll*

Set dressing for 2011 fall season

*Program Leader,* Art 180

February 2010-September 2010

Richmond, VA

Program designer teacher for spring ’10 *Textiles Class* at

Henderson Middle School and fall ’10 *Guerilla Art* at Southside Boys and

Girls Club

Designed a final class project and installed artwork for a

collaborative group exhibition for spring semester

*Resource Manager, *CARITAS Furniture Bank/Americorps

December 2009- July 2011

Richmond, VA

Create, manage and promote multiple programs for generating revenue

Plan and direct volunteer programs

Organize incoming donations in warehouse, thrift store and

consignment stores

Oversee donation drop-off sites and maintain relations with partners

and donors

Solicit furniture donations from businesses, corporations and

manufactures

Determine value of vintage and specialty items and price

appropriately to sell

Organize, promote and participate in creative community outreach

programs

*Program Leader,* Richmond Parks and Recreation

June-August 2010

Richmond, VA

Planned and taught sewing class for high school summer camp

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Alida Barden

Additional Education and Experience

*Americorps National Service Member

*December 2009-present

*Independent Study, *Mural Arts Program,* *Philadelphia, PA

June-August 2008**

*Intern*, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA

February 2006- August 2006

*Volunteer*, Art 180, WRIR-LP radio, Richmond, VA

September 2006-present**

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Knowledgeable in:

3D: woodshop machines and power tools wood construction techniques wood

carving fine art packaging and handling exhibition installation and

lighting fiberglass/FGR/plaster construction one and two part rubber

mold-making and epoxy resin casting faux finish techniques sewing,

knitting, crocheting and macramé fabric dyeing and manipulation hand

building with clay sculpting with tyvek foam and alternative

materials electrical soldering and wiring

metal jewelry-making techniques lost wax silver casting

2D: life/figure drawing drawing from nature

illustration/cartooning abstract and experimental drawing and

painting techniques

pictorial embroidery rubber stamp making and printing silk screen

printing book making digital media documentation

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign and

Illustrator, social networking websites/blogging

Awards/Honors

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2009 Graduate Academic Tuition Assistantship and Stipend, Tyler School

of Art

Philadelphia, PA

2008 Graduate Academic Tuition Assistantship and Stipend, Tyler School

of Art

Philadelphia, PA

2006 Peachtree Award, Scholarship Recipient, Richmond, VA

W. B. Clopton Award, Scholarship Recipient, Richmond, VA

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