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Andrea Jean

Ewingsdale,NSW

Summary

Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition and site specific installation art. Excellent communication skills to bring projects to life through innovative ideas.

Creates, inspiring and engaging interactive art.

Therapeutic Art, possessing knowledge of various art principles and theories.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Professional attentive approach, committed to accommodate broad range of learning.

Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and tailoring to needs of the client abilities and making learning fun for all participants.

Knowledge and experience of a diverse range of multifaceted techniques and applications, engaging people, disability, youth, adults and children.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Art Facilitator

Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current
  • Worked creatively with students exhibiting variety of learning styles and personal and developmental needs.
  • Engaged students in creative process, fostered talents and deepened knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history.
  • Employed creative methods of art facilitation and deployed variety of materials within structure of designated curriculum.
  • Created interactive activities to engage students and maximize learning.
  • Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
  • Managed up to 15 students in a group.

Volunteer

RDA Riding For The Disabled
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Horse handling and care, catching, feeding, grooming, preparing tack, saddling, leading horse to and from the arena and while clients participated arena games.
  • Assisted, special events and programs.
  • Supported small group activities of up to 15 clients.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events, assisted arena games for the disabled.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • EAL/Equine Assisted Learning/Assistant coach training, learn about horse handling, care and welfare and how EAL supports people with disability.

Artist @ Festival Art Decor

Mushroom Valley Festival / Happy Daze Festival
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Worked collaboratively with festival coordinators and volunteers.
  • Designed and installed art decor.
  • Hand painted stage facade.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local artists.
  • Inspired people and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Managed art supplies, equipment and resources to support project.

Education

Diploma of Counselling - Holistic Counselling

Jigsaw Training Australia
Brisbane, QLD
09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Arts / Applied Design / Art Therapy

Bachelor of Arts
TAFE Adelaide
02.2002

Skills

  • Assessment Strategies
  • Social Media Management
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Adaptive Teaching
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Group Facilitation
  • Multimedia Expertise

Timeline

Volunteer

RDA Riding For The Disabled
03.2019 - 01.2022

Artist @ Festival Art Decor

Mushroom Valley Festival / Happy Daze Festival
08.2016 - 11.2018

Therapeutic Art Facilitator

Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current

Diploma of Counselling - Holistic Counselling

Jigsaw Training Australia

Bachelor of Arts - Arts / Applied Design / Art Therapy

Bachelor of Arts
Andrea Jean