Andrea Jean
Tyagarah,NSW
Summary
Professional artist with keen eye for detail, design, colour and composition and site specific installation art. Excellent communication skills to bring projects to life through innovative ideas.
Knowledge and experience of a diverse range of multifaceted techniques and applications, engaging people, disability, youth, adults and children.
Therapeutic Art, 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.
Creates, inspiring and engaging interactive art.
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.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Arts Facilitator
Self Employed Services
2003.01 - 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.
- 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.
- Fostered a supportive environment, encouraging participants to explore their artistic potential without fear of judgment.
- Maintained a clean, organized studio space conducive to creativity, ensuring all necessary tools were easily accessible for optimal productivity during sessions.
- Delivered engaging presentations about the benefits of art therapy at conferences and community events, expanding awareness of its impact on mental health and wellbeing.
Volunteer
RDA Riding For The Disabled
2019.03 - 2022.01
- 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
2016.08 - 2018.11
- 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.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
Public Art Commissioned
Onkaparinga Council SA
2010 - 2010
- Commissioned collaboration for public art installations, handmade tile mosaic.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations, councils, artists and local community, fostering awareness for shared public spaces.
- Successfully applied and received grants from local arts community and council.
- Engaging community and beautifying public spaces.
- Public art represented the historical significance and cultural awareness of the local area through an art medium.
- Artwork increased public awareness.
- Enhanced learning eg. student field trips providing real-world insights into art industry, public art and places of historical significance.
Education
Diploma of Counselling - Holistic Counselling
Jigsaw Training Australia
Brisbane, QLD09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Arts / Applied Design / Art Therapy
Bachelor of Arts
Adelaide, SA02.2002
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
2019.03 - 2022.01
Artist @ Festival Art Decor
Mushroom Valley Festival / Happy Daze Festival
2016.08 - 2018.11
Therapeutic Arts Facilitator
Self Employed Services
2003.01 - Current
Public Art Commissioned
Onkaparinga Council SA
2010 - 2010
Diploma of Counselling - Holistic Counselling
Jigsaw Training Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Arts / Applied Design / Art Therapy
Bachelor of Arts
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