Sarah Nik
Woodland Hills
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Conservation MA student with a BA in Graphic Design, seeking a challenging artifact preservation and conservation position. Offering a strong foundation in restoration techniques, artifact handling, and preservation planning, combined with visual art and photography skills to enhance documentation, exhibition design, and visual communication. Proven ability to protect and preserve historical collections while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integrity and longevity of cultural heritage artifacts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer
Hasht Media, Production House
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
Graphic Designer
IOSEA Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Archeologist Assistant
Dr. Lily Niakan, Archealogist At ICHTO, ICAR
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Provided administrative support such as photocopying and scanning documents, preparing reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Recommended preservation procedures.
- Took photos of objects for documentation.
- Photographed artwork pieces for exhibition purposes.
- Excavated archaeological sites using shovels, buckets, and other digging tools.
- Documented soil profiles and recorded relevant features by describing, drawing, photographing and using other appropriate means; packed and transported artifacts such as rocks, bones, and soil samples; completed field data forms.
- Preserved, repaired and restored art objects and artifacts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
06.2021
Master of Arts - Conservation And Restoration of Historical Objects
Central Tehran Branch of Art And Architecture Univ
02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Central Tehran Branch of Art And Architecture University
07.2010
Skills
- Graphic design (10 years)
- Art Restoration
- Teaching (10 years)
- Professional Photography (10 years)
- Research
- Safety Protocols
- Artist Assistance
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of photo-editing and digital art software
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Strong Computer Skills
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft office including Word, Power Point, Excel
- Bilingual in Farsi
- Punctual
- Time Management
- Organizational abilities
- Artistic Talent
- Creative capabilities
Certification
- California Employee Harassment Training - 02/2022, Present
- Teaching Credential - 02/02/2021 to 03/01/2026
- Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach
Timeline
Photographer
Hasht Media, Production House
01.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
IOSEA Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2022
Archeologist Assistant
Dr. Lily Niakan, Archealogist At ICHTO, ICAR
04.2012 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Conservation And Restoration of Historical Objects
Central Tehran Branch of Art And Architecture Univ
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Central Tehran Branch of Art And Architecture University
- California Employee Harassment Training - 02/2022, Present
- Teaching Credential - 02/02/2021 to 03/01/2026
- Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
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