Kristina M Owen
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Kristina M Owen

Kristina M. Owen
3023 Fairway Drive, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 ------------

___Summary_________________________
A graduate from the University of Houston’s Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts with a Major in Art and Minor in Art History, I am seeking a job that will challenge me and allow me to use my creativity as well as
interpersonal skills. My passion is working with people, specifically children and people with special needs. I
embrace a multicultural setting that fosters my creativity and understanding of others.

___Key Skills__________________________
Project Management
Office Administration
Design Application (Adobe Creative Suite)
Creative and Artistic design & problem solving
Team Leadership Communications & Interpersonal Skills

___Work Experience___________________

Conquista Art Company March 2020 - present
Artist Manager & Assistant Houston, USA
Managed Artist’s daily business, developed profiles, CVs, proposals, etc., and communicated with clients on
commissioned works. Provided hands on support through painting, logo design, and building of canvas’.
Individualized Yoga Sessions Nov 2019 - present

Private Yoga Instructor Houston, USA
Led individuals through yoga practices and techniques customized to assist in their personal wellness goals.

Empty Quarter Entertainment April 2019- Sept 2019
Creative Producer and Assistant to the CEO Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Served as liaison between EQE and Sidra (the client company) in the launch of the Jeddah Season Festival.
Handled items ranging from meeting creative/business objectives, ensuring budget accountability, Public
Relations and graphics consultation and HR/employee-related issues.

Curated Greece (Custom Vacations) May 2019
Organizational Consultant Athens, Greece
Provided support and helped streamline the compilation of customized, luxury vacation packages.

Household Relocation Manager 2017- 2019
Houston, USA
Assisted expatriates with relocating to the USA. Aspects of this work included management of the relocation, set
up of services (utilities, storage, gardening, and minor maintenance), organization and interior design.

___Education_________________________

International Yoga Teacher Certification
Kashish Yoga School - Palolem, Goa, India - YTT-200 hr with focus on Aerial Yoga - Fall 2019

Art Major and Art History Minor
University of Houston’s Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts – (Graduated with Honors) - 2016- 2018
Art and Art Education Major & Art History Minor - Marymount University - 2012- 2015

Jewelry Making and Ceramics -Glassell School of Art – Houston Museum of Fine Arts - Summer Semester

Marine Biology and Videography in Belize - Marymount University Summer Program

Photography - Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Interior Design - Prince Mohammed University – KSA

___Additional Work Experience_________

Freelance Graphic Designer - Designed proposals and invoices for an artist completing large-scale murals,
designed illustrated logos for private events.

City Art Works - Artist on a team with local artists to facilitate an after school educational art program for
elementary age children.

English Tutor - Taught English to two Saudi girls (ages 7 & 11). Created customized lesson plans and
activities to suit each girl.

Step-by-Step Pre-School - English teacher assistant to Arabic speaking three-year-old children. Encouraged
English/Arabic transfer of language skills.

Heritage Gallery - Docent – received guests, led tours on the history of Aramco. Cataloged historical items,
worked to perform office duties, as well as develop ideas for future exhibitions.

Kinetic Energy KSA (KEKSA) - Of ice/Marketing Coordinator – responsible for organizing/prioritizing office
workloads. Assisted in the development of branding and marketing materials for KEKSA.

Audrey’s Seasonal Shop - Managed an in-home seasonal gift, balloon, and interior decorator business.

King Abdulaziz Center for Knowledge and Culture (Ithra) Intern- Conducted research on Saudi
Arabia’s key regions, people and culture. Created a proposal for the summer festival program, including
presentations for executive management and graphics for brochures.

US Congressman Bud Cramer - Intern for United States House Representative Bud Cramer. Assisted with
office-related jobs, constituent communications, and conducted tours of the Nation’s Capital.

Lift Me Up! - Volunteer with a program that teaches elderly and young people with mental and physical
disabilities to ride and care for horses.

Barbara Chambers School - Teacher’s aide assisting Spanish-speaking kindergarteners with activities.

___Extracurricular Activities____________

Volunteer for KSA Expatriate Reunion, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia- Trip leader for an In-Kingdom trips

Volunteer for Saudi Aramco Employees Association (SAEA) events in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia- Assisted with
logistics and preparation for a wide range of events: Fashion Shows, Seasonal Visitor, Community Parade.

PADI Rescue Scuba Diver (Includes DAN & CPR)- Dove extensively in the Red Sea as well as sites in the USA.

Avid Horse Rider- Competing in numerous shows across multiple disciplines in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the
North Eastern USA. Also trained horses and taught horse-riding at different barns in Saudi Arabia.

Intrepid World Traveler- Visited 30+ countries -experienced desert camper, avid snow and water skier

Language Fluency: English, Conversational Spanish, some Arabic