Sabrina Mastay
Toronto,ON
Summary
Multi-disciplinary artist with eight post-graduate years of related work experience. Experience as a freelance painter and an educator, teaching for five years in academic and customer service-based environments. Currently working as a tattoo artist after completing a 1 year apprenticeship at DropTheInk Tattoo studio, as well as continuing to build a portfolio in private practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Artist
Drop The Ink Tattoo Studio
09.2023 - Current
- Created original artwork for custom tattoo designs based on client requests.
- Researched design ideas online while collaborating with customers during consultations.
- Kept up-to-date on current trends in the industry by attending conventions and seminars.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
Private Commissions
Self Employed
01.2011 - Current
- Completing commissions for a diverse set of clients, ranging from drawings and paintings to sculpture work
Visual Arts Teacher
LOLart Education
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Taught students ranging from five years old to adult in visual art and portfolio preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance throughout the semester and year.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on their artwork.
- Developed strategies for including students with diverse learning needs in art projects.
- Led hands-on projects in painting, sculpture, and digital art, enhancing students' creative skills.
- Experience working with and teaching in a large variety of media including acrylic, oil, watercolour, graphite, pastel, charcoal, ink, pen, collage, sculpture (clay, wire, glass, tape), wood burning, digital and darkroom photography.
- Administrative experience such as lesson planning/prep, online and excel student registration, payments and payment plans, record keeping.
- Working with a variety of customers to meet students' individual needs in regards to technical skill, as well as creative and social outlets in either group or private settings.
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop and drawing tablets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing and Painting
OCAD University
Toronto, ON06-2017
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Classroom management
- Digital art proficiency
- Multimedia instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Learning strategies
- Performance assessments
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Group instruction
- Adaptability and versatility
- Collaboration with clients
- Customer relations
- Microsoft outlook
- Document preparation
- Project coordination
- Strong interpersonal skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tattoo Artist
Drop The Ink Tattoo Studio
09.2023 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
LOLart Education
08.2017 - 09.2022
Private Commissions
Self Employed
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing and Painting
OCAD University
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