CV
Education
The New School, Eugene Lang College
B.A. Urban Studies
Thesis: “The Politics of Space: Utopia and Marginalized Cuba” Advisor: Dr. Jurgen von Mahs and Dr. Laura Liu
Coursework areas: Art, Design, Spatial Dynamics in Communist Cuba, Spatial Politics in Design, Caribbean Culture, Community Development, Creative Urbanism and Resistance, Urban Food Systems, Urban Designs, Photography.
Sarah Lawrence College
Studied Abroad: Cuba, University of Habana, Institute of Superior Arts and CEDEM (Centre of Demographic Studies)
Advisor: Suzanne Gardinier and Dr. Carlos Venegas
Coursework areas: Urban Biodiversity and Co-Habitation in Cuba, Specialization Studies on Popu- lation, Education, Economics and Demographics, Advanced Photography with Dr. Alfredo Sarabia.
Portland State University
B.A. The Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning (Transferred) Advisor: Pedro Ferbel-Azacarte
Coursework areas: City Planning, Spanish speaking Caribbean Culture, Environmental Politics, Ur- ban Art, Guerrilla Theatre, Polity and Geography.
Portland Community College
A.S. Visual Arts (Transferred)
Advisor: Amara Perez
Coursework areas: AutoCAD, Traditional Architectural Drawing, Social Justice and student develop- ment in Multicultural Center, 3D Art, Environmental Racism & Sociology, Sustainability.
Awards & Grants
Eugene Lang College
Dean’s List 2013, 2014, 2015
Civic Engagement and Social Justice Scholarship to attend the “INCITE! Color of Violence Conference 4”, Chicago, Illinois, 2015
Eugene Lang Opportunity Grant to study abroad for a semester in Havana, Cuba, 2014 Federal Pell Grant 2013, 2014, 2015
Supplemental Grant 2013, 2014, 2015
University Scholars Award 2013, 2014, 2015
Dean’s Scholarship 2013, 2014, 2015
Lang College Scholarship 2013, 2014, 2015
Portland State University
Diversity Opportunity Grant 2013 Dean’s List 2012
Oregon Opportunity Grant 2012
Portland Community College
Honor’s List 2011
Multicultural Center Student Leadership Award 2011 Diversity Council Member 2011
Public relations
Publications
“The Layered Gaze of the Megalopolis” Semionaut.net, 2014 “Pentagonia” Elemental Disappearances, Punctum Books, 2016
Exhibits/Workshops
PCC Reads: Exhibit on the Legacy of Scientific & Medical Racism in the U.S., 2011
Diversity Council Faculty Panel on racism and higher education, 2011
Experience
Software Engineering Immersive (Student), 2020
App Academy is a highly-rated, top-ranked coding program offering up tp forty hours of curriculum on full stack Javascript, Python, data mapping and several other programming languages, libraries, and frameworks.
Bartender, 2001-2020
Over 19 years of experience in sales, communications and service. Collaborating with clients, organiza- tions and brands to connect holistically towards a more diverse and inclusive environment. Profound skills in active listening, multitasking as well as, impartiality and diplomacy due to a strong background in service. Oversee the planning and execution of logistics for parties and special events. With an ambition to succeed, excelling in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong detail, problem solving, keeping the pulse with modern trends and follow-through. Proficient with analog cash registers and digital point of sale systems; Aloha, Aldelo, Micros and Squirrel. Team player, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast paced environment.
The Loisaida Center (Volunteer), 2013-2019
A community center which addresses the economic and social disenfranchisement of poor and low income Latino and Black residents in the Lower East Side. With employment and training opportunities, comprehensive youth development initiatives, as well as, neighborhood revitalization activities, I worked with staff to navigate overall planning, fundraising, strategy and goal setting for the annual Loisaida Fes- tival; the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser. I worked closely with Public Relations specialist to design, create and manage promotions and social ad campaigns, being sure to integrate with company’s overall marketing campaign plan and channels, as well as, the annual theme and production elements. Coordi- nated with the staff to listen, respond, ask and field questions from engaged audiences and local residents. Lastly, secured new and recurring sponsorships from local businesses.
Space Doctors (Research and Cultural Analyst), 2014-2019
A globally recognized brand and business consultancy fueled by cultural and semiotic insight. I worked as a writer and strategist offering insight into cities, culture, racism, media, creative industries, and brand strategy with data entry.
Portland Community College: Multicultural Center (Student Coordinator), 2011-2012
I led efforts for leadership development while simultaneously working to create a more welcoming campus climate that promotes education equity. I facilitated campus events and activities including: Revolutionary Film Series (featuring movies on social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental issues); Real Talk Discussion Group (on issues affecting students, families, communities, and society); “Voices of a People’s History” (a performance featuring the words of dissenters and visionaries from our past and present). In addition, I worked to provide referrals to campus and community resources such as scholarships, counseling, financial aid, job placement, and internships. Lastly, I was a member of the Diversity Council Committee.
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ACTING CV:
Objective:
To act. Enhance my skill as an actor while simultaneously breaking the barriers of performance art.
Television Pilot:
The Funk Wizard of Flatbush
Comet Lee Singleton
Fiveandime Studios
Selected Theatre:
Voices of a People's History
Sojourner Truth
PCC Little Theatre
The Vagina Monologues
Monologist
PCC Performing Arts Center
Television Commercials:
Adidas “We are all Originals”
Featured “Cooler”
Jeff Harding & Dan Portrait
Target “Back to College”
Johnson & Johnson “Party Night”
Featured “Xbox”
Featured “Dancer”
Dan Portrait /Kamp Grizzly
Concept Farms
Music Video:
Christian Kane “The House Rules”
Featured “Dancer”
Timothy Hutton
Voice-Over Experience:
Microcosm “Amoeba”, “Female”,” Beetle” & “Fly” Chad Sikora
End of the World Featured “Introduction” Take Mob Studios
Model &Photography: (images provided upon request)
Leelush Designs, B. Wise Designs, Zarie M., Rebecca McNeal, Mike Cetta, Kamp Grizzly, Joe Wehner
Actor Training:
Classes:
• “Introduction to Meisner” with James Price (The Acting Studio Inc, NYC).
• “Fundamentals of Meisner” with Jana Lee Hamblin (Act Now Portland).
• “Introduction to Acting” with Donna Bahr (Portland State University).
Workshops:
• “Auditions Technique” with Jana Lee Hamblin (Act Now Portland).
• “Acting for the Camera” with Jana Lee Hamblin (Act Now Portland).
Voice: Robert DiFalco (Los Angeles).
Dance: Rafaela M. Yamin (Salsa), Selena Bekakis (Hip-hop).
Movement: Jim Iorio.
Education:
The New School- Eugene Lang College.
Skills:
Dance: Merengue & Bachata. Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Dialects & Voice-Over skills: New Yorker, Brooklynese, Child, Cranky Old Lady, Urban Latino, Minnesotan, Scottish, New Englander & News Reporter.
WHAT FOR, FOR WHAT?
To critically analyze the options one is given. To fully understand these options are limited edition. To detach and distance oneself far enough to see this limitation is intentional and specific. To examine the intention and discover the repetition in its encounter, isn't prolific. To follow the algorithm to the rhythm of the beat. To sway back and forth in the middle of one's seat. To realize one's feet are no longer swinging to the sound. To feel the heavy weight of one's body weight upon the ground. To attempt to get up and to get up again. To not remember who, what, why or when. To wake up and feel so fresh and so clean. To always be the newest trend in the scene. To neglect, to dissect. To become what they collect. To displace and regret. To simply "forget".
Themes include:
Lefebvre's Social Space
Environmental Injustice
Bio-art & installations
Architectural design
Urban Imaginary
Spatial Politics
Urban Studies
Social Justice
Food Access
Archi-texture
Projections
Urbanisms
War cries
Isms
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