EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio Jackson, MS

Jackson State University, April 2016

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

• Participant in JSU Departmental Creative Research Project 2016 “Healing After Eboli” Presenter of Art Therapy Solutions

• W. E. B. Du Bois Honors College President's List Scholar 2014-2016

• Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture HBCU Intern 2016 

• Mississippi Arts Commission Student Researcher Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 

• The Margaret Walker-Alexander Center of Jackson State University Student Curator 2015-2016

• Commissioned mural artists for Zoo Area Progressive Partnership (ZAPP) traffic box murals in May & September 2015

 

Associates of Arts in Art Studio Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College, December 2013

• Denton Arts Scholarship Recipient Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

• Assisted in t-shirt designs for HCC ceramic studio (art department)

 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT- As artist Brittany Almeta (BAC)       June 2012-Present

• Visual/ mural artist, model (photograph and statuesque), performing artist (background actress/film extra, Capoeira)

• Specialty in painting, traditional and digital drawing, sewing (wearables), 3D design/ artistic decor, and earthen-artwork (chalk murals, rock painting, natural arrangements)

• Private commissioned artist, art history tutor, artistic director, coordinator, and consultant 

• Teaching artist and community arts education in-person and virtually

 

PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE

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Belmont Charter Network (OST Arts Coordinator)      March 2020- Present

Philadelphia, PA

• Created, planned, curated, and facilitated arts programming/ projects centered around visual arts, music, dance/ movement, drama/animation, and creative writing for grades PreK-9th with after-school care students in-person and virtually 

• Managed daily after-school (Out-of-School-Time) staff, files, and office space; managed community partnerships with other arts/enrichment-based organizations

• Assisted with school-wide drives and events for Belmont families

• Consult for art-related resources/ creative direction for Belmont teachers and school-wide visual projects

• Maintained DHS compliance requirements, student attendance, and behavioral/ trauma-informed accommodations guided by the school’s Family Support Services representatives

• Led school-day student pods during the COVID-19 quarantine under strict health guidelines set by the network, city departments, and CDC; directly assisted students in daily Zoom sessions (asynchronous/ synchronous online-learning assignments) while leading after-school arts and gardening clubs

• Organization of staff and student files, upkeep of the OST office and supply closets, completed general administrative duties

 

University City Arts League (Lead Teaching Artist)       Jan 2018 to Aug 2021

University City, Philadelphia, PA

• Teaching artist for children grades 1st-8th; facilitated art lessons based/ workshops on artistic principles, art history, contemporary concepts, and independent artist works

• Teaching Artist for community “pop-ups” featuring family-oriented art and crafts projects and local art-in-school programs within the West Philadelphia community

• Participated in UCAL staff art showcases 

• Volunteered for fundraising events and organization galas

 

Brandywine River Museum of Art (Visitor Services/ Museum Shop Associate)      Oct 2017 to June 2021

Chadds Ford, PA

• Teaching artist for the museum’s “Family First Sunday” public arts and crafts projects sponsored by PNC Bank

• Greeted museum guests and checked guests into the museum admissions database

• Sold museum memberships to guests and registered members for special events and classes

• Completed retail/ ticket sales, online orders, and the sales of artists’ limited-edition reproduction (prints)

• Daily upkeep of museum shop and lobby area; conducted inventory with shop general and assistant managers

• Educated guests on museum history, exhibits, and unique museum features or tours of artist homes

 

CPA Realty, LLC (Office Manager/ Broker’s Assistant)      Aug 2016 to Sept 2017

Ridgeland, MS

• Office keyholder, daily operations of the realty office such as preparing the office for agents and clients, answering phone calls, responding to emails, mail/package collection, and office upkeep

• Managed the social media accounts, updated the company website, and created flyers for digital and physical disbursement

• Assisted the real estate broker with deposits, special listings, meeting agendas, correspondences, MLS data entry, and archiving files

• Coordinated and hosted office events for agents, clients, and company partners

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*Full resume, references, and clearances available upon request.