Joseph O Demaree
503-704-1022
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Work History:
Portland Parks & Recreation - Beaumont Sun School
Malcolm Parker - Program Director
(503) 278-9764
4043 NE Fremont St. Portland OR 97212
Art Teacher
Jan 2018 - May 2018
https://www.pps.net/domain/715
Taught middle school kids art in a fun and friendly environment building confidence, imagination and improving drawing & painting skills. Worked with kids of all different backgrounds and helped to develop young, inspiring, positive attitudes.
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Portland Parks & Recreation - Faubion Sun School
Aly’ce Brannon-Reid - Program Director
(503) 916-5694 / (971) 401-2397
2930 NE Dekum St. Portland, OR 97211
Art Teacher / Recreation Leader
April 2017 - March 2018
https://www.pps.net/domain/715
Taught elementary school kids art in a fun and friendly environment building confidence, imagination and improving drawing & painting skills. Helped to keep order during supper time & recess. Lead many other activities during summer such as, dodgeball, kickball, water balloon games & many other fun activities. Lead large, group, art projects to finish and clean up. Worked with kids of all different backgrounds and helped to develop young, inspiring, positive attitudes.
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EG Robotics
Zayne Mayfield - CEO
(971) 266-3654
PO Box 901055 Portland, OR 97290
Teacher / Assistant
Feb 2017 - April 2017
Taught elementary school kids electronics, circuit building, and problem solving skills in a two hour after school setting. Keep class focused on project working together and on their own. Help build confidence, hand eye coordination and communication. Monitor progress, encourage and discipline kids to learn in a fun and friendly environment.
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Lahaina Arts Society
Amy Fry - CEO
(808) 661-0111
648 Wharf Street #103 Lahaina, HI 96761
Artist
Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
http://www.lahainaarts.com
Displayed and sold my original artwork and prints in gallery and during outdoor art fairs. Volunteered in gallery to help with sales and questions about artwork and artists. Painted in gallery and during art fairs.
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Fed-Ex Office
Cheryl Smith - Manager
(808) 871-2000
395 Dairy Rd. Kahului, HI 96732
Customer Consultant
Nov 2015 - June 2016
Helped people solve their printing, packaging and shipping needs. Worked within a professional, high paced environment. Greeted guests, printed files, worked with customers to help assist printing on their own, organized the store and maintained the machines, assembled large format prints, packaged customers shipping, shipped packages, sold merchandise and worked the register.
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Lahaina Arts Association
Erin Brothers - Manager
(562) 505-4874
648 Wharf Street #103 Lahaina, HI 96761
Art Teacher
Aug 2015 - June 2016
Taught an art class to children aged 3-14 in Wailuku Hawaii. Lead fun, interactive art projects. Introduced class to famous artists work such as Monet, Van Gough and Georgia O’Keeffe. Worked with building patience, painting skills, communication, cleanliness, imagination and general life skills within a classroom environment.
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Surfing Goat Dairy
Angela - Manager
(808) 878-2870
3651 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790
Tour Guide / Sales
April 2015 - June 2015
Greeted guests, gave tours of property, made food and drinks, sold cheese, chocolates & merchandise, stocked and organized shop, worked with staff to provide guests with a friendly and informative atmosphere.
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Hotel Rose / Pineapple Hospitality
Art Salinas - Manager
503-221-0711 - Biz
360-608-1665 - Per
asalinas@hotelroseportland.com
50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
Valet / Bellhop
Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
http://www.hotelroseportland.com
Greeted guests, parked cars, moved bags, opened doors, answered questions, gave directions, and generally helped all with a friendly, positive attitude.
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Truli Cusick Garden Guidance
NE Portland OR
Gardener
Feb 2013 - June 2013
Dig holes. Plant and arrange flowers, trees, bushes, vegetation. Dig up sod. Add new soil. Make pathways, Arrange stones and lay down rock, Remove bushes. Dig up old and dead plants. Clean up and beautify front and backyards of homes.
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Northern Graphics / Great American Magnets
Santa Clara CA
Production and Print Technician
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
http://www.greatamericanmagnets.com/
Color adjust and print files. Align, cut, and assemble magnets. Pack orders and invoice. Adjust monitors and calibrate printer for accurate reproduction of files.
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Circle A Skateboards
Bob Schmelzer - Manager / Owner
(408) 668-5059
San Jose, CA
Graphic Designer, Artist
2001 - Present
Make original artwork and graphic design for skateboard graphics, t-shirts, flyers, signs, and videos. Adjust colors for computer and print, edit videos and motion graphics for clients website and youtube.
Skateboard graphics link (copy and paste)
Flyer link (copy and paste)
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Fed EX Kinkos
Bennie Perritt - Manager
(503) 382-9500
Portland OR
Production Technician
Sep 2007 - April 2008
Prepared, re-vamped, created, re-created and printed media to fit clients desires. Adjusted colors and calibrated all printers. Stapled and bound books. Cut business cards and other paper media. Laminated and mounted (large format) printed media and clients original artwork. Worked register and helped customers use all machines (copy, photo, fax, mac, pc). Packed and shipped national and international mail. Worked in a fast paced environment assisting costumers with all their print and packaging needs.
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1-800 Got Junk?
North Portland OR
Driver and Junk Hauler
May 2006 - Oct 2006
Removed heavy appliances, furniture, and various junk out of private homes and businesses. Drove large dump trucks throughout Portland, Gresham, and Vancouver. Maintained and Organized truck for quick dumping, recycling, and donation. Provided estimates to clients and helped market business.
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St. John Sun Times Newspaper
St. John US Virgin Islands
Graphic Designer, Artist, Journalist, Photographer
Nov 2005 – Feb 2006
Designed and adjusted layout and overall look of newspaper. Created ads and worked with clients. Manipulated photographs for print. Transferred and organized files. Wrote articles and took photographs. Had final edit while preparing paper for print. Worked in a fast paced environment adapting to an ever changing idea until finalized and satisfied owners and directors gave the word "Done".
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Happy Fish Sushi and Martini Bar
St. John US Virgin Islands
Bar Back and Residential Artist
Nov 2005 – Feb 2006
Open and poured Wine. Opened beers. Garnishing drinks. Kept work area clean. Packed to go orders. Washed glasses and maintained wash machine. Hung my original acrylic paintings. Stained furniture and painted walls. Worked in a fast paced, busy environment, with little room.
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Art for Life
Portland OR
After School Art Teacher
2005
Developed and lead fun, educational and artistic projects for elementary school children. Lead activities and games. Encouraged kids to participate in all aspects of the schools program. Served snacks, kept kids happy and entertained. Communicated with parents about daily happenings of their child.
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Linotext
Cupertino CA
Film Technician
June 2000 - Dec 2000
Prepared files to output to paper, film and Iris print. Worked with customers to redesign and fix artwork to meet deadlines. Trained other film technicians on all aspects of the job. Reduced the average turnaround time of projects. Worked in a fast paced environment with last minute changes.
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City of San Jose Dept of Recreation, San Jose CA
City of Campbell Dept of Recreation, Campbell CA
Recreation Leader
1989-2004
Planned after school and summer recreation programs for children age 5-16 in several school districts and community centers. Organized massive art projects, counseled students, led interactive games and supervised sporting events. Worked with parents, teachers, and staff to build a fun, interactive learning experience for everyone. Developed excellent communication skills with the community.
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Education
Willow Glen High School
San Jose CA
AP Art Program
1989 - 1991
Abraham Lincoln High School
San Jose CA
AP Art Program
1992 graduate
Academy of Art University
San Francisco CA
Illustration major / Fine art background
Cal Grant Scholarship
1997 - 2003
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References
Bennie Perritt / Grand Wailea Fed Ex Office Manager / (503) 382-9500
Alan Kasameyer / Director of Support (415) 816-6283
John Muller / Audio Test Engineer (408) 646-4424
Ron Elwell / Account Executive (408) 458-6206