Maria Juncaj
Ontario
Summary
An adaptive artist with five years of volunteering experience in my local art community. Oversees and contacts local artists to provide them opportunities to display and sell artworks. An art mentor who works and helps artists with disabilities build and enhance their artistic skills by proving constructive criticism, guiding art workshops and providing opportunities for the artists to display their works.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Mentor
Tierra del Sol Foundation
04.2022 - Current
- Mentoring adults with disabilities who are building their career in the arts.
- Monitor studios and artists throughout the day
- Help lead and plan zine, water color, acrylic, or collage workshops for the Joslyn senior center and pop up events the studio participates in.
- Lead safety meetings, tours, and greet guests visiting the studio.
- Supply orders and studio upkeep
- Lead outings to museums, community events and art conventions
Volunteer
Saint George Catholic Church
09.2017 - Current
- An usher during the 11:00am English mass.
- The ability to speak comfortable with all ages.
Volunteer
Chaffey Community Museum of Art
11.2015 - Current
- Worked the front desk by welcoming guest and overseeing the museum store.
- Ability to hold and cater a reception. Comfortable walking around and speaking with guests who are participating.
- Capable of speaking to a large groups
- Head of the museum store committee; role included store in-take, artwork pick-up, hanging artworks, artists out reach, reception participation.
- Guided museum store participates thought the application process.
- Jury artist applications
- Sitting on the museum board and participates in the organization's mission, financial health, and operations.
Teacher/Master
Cardiff Family
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught the Cardiff's daughter who used to go to the same Tae Kwon Do studio as me.
- During our lesson I went over basic self defense, kick and punching techniques. As well as building confidence.
Nanny
Cardenas family
08.2020 - 07.2021
- I spent 6 hours, five days a week as an in-home nanny for the Cardenas family. I watched over their youngest son.
- I went over his daily routine. Including walks, lunch and snack times, naps, and outdoor play.
Phoneroom Receptionist
The Claremont Club: Health and Wellness Center/ Ambiance Day Spa and Salon
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked in the phoneroom answering calls from clients. Provided information from both the club and the salon to clients calling in.
- Helped clients book appointments for Ambiance: massage, facials, nails, and hair appointments. Booked appointments for the swim department of the club.
- Directed calls to the requested department as well as page clients in the club.
- Provided confirmation calls to clients for their upcoming appointment for the club and or salon.
- Helped at the front desk with retail for the salon.
Office Manager /Volunteer
YK Tae Kwon Do Center
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Head manager at the studio. In charge of the front desk and sales.
- Handled contracts, payments, and customer service. Answered customer questions regarding the classes and studio.
- Assisted the head Master with teaching the students in the studio.
Volunteer
Blaisdell Park
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Helped fourth graders with their school work.
- Team leader role used to help teach the children how to work together in groups, to build their weaknesses and excel in their strengths.
- Helped with creating fun and group bonding outdoor activities with the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - studio arts, marketing
University of LaVerne
La Verne, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School
05.2016
Skills
- Fast learner
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Open-mindedness
- Problem solving
- Artistic skills
- Workshop planner
- Community engagement
Awards
- Principal's Honor Roll Award for four years of high school
- Opportunity to display work in Chaffey Community Museum of Arts
- Small awards for art in Ontario High School art show
- Exhibition at Chaffey Community Museum of Art, Young Artist Alcove in 2016
- Senior group exhibition at Harris Gallery at La Verne in 2019
Timeline
Art Mentor
Tierra del Sol Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Teacher/Master
Cardiff Family
09.2020 - 05.2022
Nanny
Cardenas family
08.2020 - 07.2021
Phoneroom Receptionist
The Claremont Club: Health and Wellness Center/ Ambiance Day Spa and Salon
01.2020 - 07.2020
Volunteer
Blaisdell Park
02.2019 - 05.2019
Volunteer
Saint George Catholic Church
09.2017 - Current
Office Manager /Volunteer
YK Tae Kwon Do Center
08.2016 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Chaffey Community Museum of Art
11.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School
Bachelor of Arts - studio arts, marketing
University of LaVerne
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