SKILLS
- Extensive customer service experience
- Cool under pressure working with colleagues with demanding requirements
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
- Able to meticulously follow precise, complex instructions
EDUCATION:
University of California, Los Angeles, BA, Art 2018-2023
Gained experience in multiple studio practices including sculpture, videography, digital editing of video, ceramics, and installation. Deepened my knowledge of art history and the role of art in society. Was awarded the Judith and Milton R. Stark Scholarship in my first year. Completed coursework in gender studies, disability studies, and information studies. Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Floral Art by Mia 2021- 2024
Florist/Delivery
Designed flower arrangements and other pieces of floral art such as wreaths and garlands. Delivered arrangements by car. Helped create and pack larger scale pieces for bigger events. Assisted customers.
Freeman Builders LLC Summer 2016, 2017, 2019
Jobsite Assistant/Carpenter
Worked on a construction crew full time for three summers. Framed walls and built porches. Did moulding for doors, windows, and floors. Installed tile floors using mortar and following precise designs. Assisted with demolition, painting, and installing windows, doors, cabinetry, and shelving.
Howard University Sculpture 2017-2019
Studio Assistant
Worked as an assistant in the sculpture lab at Howard University for two years and for an additional year was a studio assistant for the former head of Howard Sculpture Professor David Smedley. Learned techniques necessary for a class, such as casting and woodworking, and then assisted students with projects.
Dan Gray Studio 2016-2017
Studio Assistant
Worked as an intern two days a week. Assisted with fabrication of projects, including 3D modeling to see how pieces would be scaled for public art installations, anticipating what the artist will need and having it ready, and independently completing projects according to specific instructions from the artist.
Phoenix Bike Shop 2016-2017
Bike Mechanic/Sales Associate
Fixed customers’ bikes. Built bikes for sale or to be given away to the community out of donated parts.
CONTACT:
scarlettefoxhalperin (at) gmail.com