Visual Arts Resume
Ike Essilfie-Obeng
794 John Street * Teaneck, NJ 07666 *------------ * ------------
Summary
Creative, visually oriented and motivated individual with an eye for detail, and always willing to try something new as a vehicle for growth.
Skills
• Online Research
• Social Media Savvy
• Adaptable
• Critical thinking
• Artistic Sense
• Dependable
Experience
Photography Studio EQ Intern – New York, NY March 2019 – Current
As an intern for Milk Studios, I am responsible for familiarizing myself with equipment that is used. Quickly and efficiently running equipment to studios and assisting clients as needed.
Intern at Gallery Aferro – Newark, NJ October 2018 – January 2019
As an intern, I Updated Calendars and posted/promoted events online. I assisted with the set-up and breakdown of exhibitions/events and learned the basics of photographing and storing art, as well as proper art handling techniques.
Urban Ag HT Manager – New Brunswick, NJ May 2018 – September 2018
As High Tunnel Manager, I assisted/led workdays with corporate teams and volunteers. I managed/organized databases, as well as research and contributing ideas on new and interesting ways to use greenspace and attract more people to our programs.
Education
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ (January 2019)
B.S. Public Policy – Bloustein School
• Discussion of complicated issues such as housing, poverty, and mental health. How has it been addressed in the past, the present, and how can we engage the problem differently moving forward.
Minor in Visual Arts – School of Arts and Sciences
• Visual Thinking
• 4D Fundamentals
• Figure Drawing
• Art History
• Drawing Fundamentals
• Video Editing
Ike Essilfie-Obeng
794 John Street * Teaneck, NJ 07666 *------------ * ------------
Summary
Creative, visually oriented and motivated individual with an eye for detail, and always willing to try something new as a vehicle for growth.
Skills
• Online Research
• Social Media Savvy
• Adaptable
• Critical thinking
• Artistic Sense
• Dependable
Experience
Photography Studio EQ Intern – New York, NY March 2019 – Current
As an intern for Milk Studios, I am responsible for familiarizing myself with equipment that is used. Quickly and efficiently running equipment to studios and assisting clients as needed.
Intern at Gallery Aferro – Newark, NJ October 2018 – January 2019
As an intern, I Updated Calendars and posted/promoted events online. I assisted with the set-up and breakdown of exhibitions/events and learned the basics of photographing and storing art, as well as proper art handling techniques.
Urban Ag HT Manager – New Brunswick, NJ May 2018 – September 2018
As High Tunnel Manager, I assisted/led workdays with corporate teams and volunteers. I managed/organized databases, as well as research and contributing ideas on new and interesting ways to use greenspace and attract more people to our programs.
Education
Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ (January 2019)
B.S. Public Policy – Bloustein School
• Discussion of complicated issues such as housing, poverty, and mental health. How has it been addressed in the past, the present, and how can we engage the problem differently moving forward.
Minor in Visual Arts – School of Arts and Sciences
• Visual Thinking
• 4D Fundamentals
• Figure Drawing
• Art History
• Drawing Fundamentals
• Video Editing