BFA Pictorial Art Undergraduate Student
Kimberly Navarrete
SUMMARY
I am an ambitious student pursuing a BFA Pictorial Arts degree eager to learn and contribute developed knowledge in the art field. I have a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-based or individually motivated setting. I am a very hardworking, reliable, highly organized, proactive, and punctual person. I am ultimately a passionate Artist with a compassionate nature and a drive to serve my community.
EXPERIENCE
Sunday Friends - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 09/2019 - 11/2019
? Improved operations by assisting with the translation of presentations and
activities for Spanish speaking participants
? Volunteered over 20 hours with the organization helping with arts and crafts
activities for children
? Assisted with running the “Treasure Chest” store and organizing the products
allowing the families to find what they need
? Welcomed the families and answered questions regarding the merchandise
Hillview Branch Library - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 07/2017 - 01/2018
? Helped organize weekly crafts for 20+ children, including a number of
projects to encourage appreciation of STEM fields
? Organized books for an annual city book sale that served over 80 people
? Regularly shelved hundreds of books and implemented changes in the library to
assist customers in finding what they need
? Kept facilities organized, clean, and well-maintained to best meet program
needs
San Jose City Hall - Assistant
San Jose, CA 07/2016 - 08/2016
? Placed as the Work2Future intern in the department after a competitive
application process involving orientations and sessions on work coaching
? Identified and categorized 30+ parks and community centers across the City
of San Jose using a key code labeling process
? Organized a number of processes in the office including the filing of key
documents
? Restocked office and breakroom supplies to maximize team productivity
Hank Lopez Community Center - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 06/2016 - 06/2016
? Dispatched 70+ food bags to the 60+ families who live in the San Jose area
? Facilitated a successful food drive and assisted the community center with
tasks such as packing vegetables
? Organized and filed key documents for the community center that led to
greater efficiency
? Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving
valuable time for busy staff
CONTACT
kimberly.navarrete72@gmail .com
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San Jose, CA, 95122
SKILLS
? Creativity
? Artistic (drawing,
painting, color
pencil, DIY crafts)
? Team collaboration
? Materials handling
? Community service
? Public speaking
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts:? Pictorial Art
San Jose State University San Jose, CA - Expected in 05/2023
? Dean’s List Honoree Spring 2020
High School Diploma Kipp San Jose Collegiate San Jose, CA - 06/2019
? Magna Cum Laude graduate
? 3.8 GPA
? Honor Roll 2015-2019
? Excellence in the Visual Arts Award Recipient
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Kimberly Navarrete
SUMMARY
I am an ambitious student pursuing a BFA Pictorial Arts degree eager to learn and contribute developed knowledge in the art field. I have a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-based or individually motivated setting. I am a very hardworking, reliable, highly organized, proactive, and punctual person. I am ultimately a passionate Artist with a compassionate nature and a drive to serve my community.
EXPERIENCE
Sunday Friends - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 09/2019 - 11/2019
? Improved operations by assisting with the translation of presentations and
activities for Spanish speaking participants
? Volunteered over 20 hours with the organization helping with arts and crafts
activities for children
? Assisted with running the “Treasure Chest” store and organizing the products
allowing the families to find what they need
? Welcomed the families and answered questions regarding the merchandise
Hillview Branch Library - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 07/2017 - 01/2018
? Helped organize weekly crafts for 20+ children, including a number of
projects to encourage appreciation of STEM fields
? Organized books for an annual city book sale that served over 80 people
? Regularly shelved hundreds of books and implemented changes in the library to
assist customers in finding what they need
? Kept facilities organized, clean, and well-maintained to best meet program
needs
San Jose City Hall - Assistant
San Jose, CA 07/2016 - 08/2016
? Placed as the Work2Future intern in the department after a competitive
application process involving orientations and sessions on work coaching
? Identified and categorized 30+ parks and community centers across the City
of San Jose using a key code labeling process
? Organized a number of processes in the office including the filing of key
documents
? Restocked office and breakroom supplies to maximize team productivity
Hank Lopez Community Center - Volunteer
San Jose, CA 06/2016 - 06/2016
? Dispatched 70+ food bags to the 60+ families who live in the San Jose area
? Facilitated a successful food drive and assisted the community center with
tasks such as packing vegetables
? Organized and filed key documents for the community center that led to
greater efficiency
? Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving
valuable time for busy staff
CONTACT
kimberly.navarrete72@gmail .com
------------
San Jose, CA, 95122
SKILLS
? Creativity
? Artistic (drawing,
painting, color
pencil, DIY crafts)
? Team collaboration
? Materials handling
? Community service
? Public speaking
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts:? Pictorial Art
San Jose State University San Jose, CA - Expected in 05/2023
? Dean’s List Honoree Spring 2020
High School Diploma Kipp San Jose Collegiate San Jose, CA - 06/2019
? Magna Cum Laude graduate
? 3.8 GPA
? Honor Roll 2015-2019
? Excellence in the Visual Arts Award Recipient
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)