More Information
JULIA GARCIA
juliagarcia91709@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ART HISTORY
LOS ANGELES, CA SEPTEMBER 2011 - JUNE 2013
Examining a board range of courses both Western and non-Western art
Understanding art history through interdisciplinary approaches of social, political, historical, and religious context
Applying contemporary approaches and methodologies to the way art history is practiced and comprehended
Coursework: History and Practice of Art Criticism, Preservation of Art, Art History of 19th century, History of Photography, Surrealism 1924-1939, Art History of the 40s and 50s, Modern and Contemporary Indian Art and Photography in South Asia
UCLA TRAVEL STUDY
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
SUMMER 2012
Studied Romanticism and Revolution & Topics in Romantic Literature
MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, ADVERTISING & ILLUSTRATION AND FASHION DESIGN
WALNUT, CA
AUGUST 2007 - JUNE 2010
Understanding concepts of artistic foundation
Development of creating concepts for target market
Knowledge of clothing construction though patternmaking and sewing techniques
Coursework: Lettering and Typography, Layout and Design, Silkscreen, & Fashion Design and Product Development
AWARDS & PARTICIPATION
2013 Designer for Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA
Member of Art History Undergraduate Student Association at UCLA
2011 Student Art Exhibition at Mt. San Antonio College
2010 & 2009 Honors Research Conference, hosted by UC Irvine, topics discussed Fashion and Art
2007 Awarded Excellent Design & Craftsmanship from Pasadena City College Fashion Department
EXPERIENCE
DRAWING FROM MEMORY
PROJECT COORDINATOR
LOS ANGELES, CA AUGUST 2013- PRESENT
Assisting the Creative Director, Design Team and Marketing Team with the organization and coordination of projects to meet scheduled deadlines and office goals:
Utilizing Business Catalyst to update company website
Creating Spreadsheets and Google Docs to keep office on track and informed
Arranging and scheduling project timelines
Communicating and notifying clients with the progress of projects
HAMMER MUSEUM
REGISTRAR INTERN
LOS ANGELES, CA OCTOBER 2012 - JUNE 2013
Aiding in the administration duties of museum collections under the leadership of Associate Registrar to provide assistance in the care and management of artwork:
Familiar with TMS database
Assisting supervisor in the official records of artwork acquire by the museum
Inputting inventory control, cataloguing museum collections, and generating condition reports
Accompanying supervisor to weekly meeting with Registrar Director
Providing assistance in daily administrative duties such as scanning, printing, filing
BODY LANGUAGE SPORTSWEAR
EXECUTIVE/DESIGN ASSISTANT
SHERMAN OAKS, CA OCTOBER 2012 - APRIL 2013
Collaborating with Executive and Designer in the design process of branding, product development, and styling to increase sales revenue:
Creating new silhouettes, selecting and sourcing fabrication, trims
Developing graphics for branding products
Research and forecasting trends in fitness market for Summer 2013
Recolor and reformat developed designs
Attend fittings to establish standards and ensure proper fit
Assisting in styling and creating looks for photo-shoots
FOWLER MUSEUM SECRETARY/ASSISTANT
LOS ANGELES, CA
NOVEMBER 2011 - JUNE 2012
Assisting the Director of Exhibitions and the Graphic Designer with the production and
presentation of exhibitions:
Assisting Graphic Designer with the typographical layout of didactic information
Dry mounting and cutting exhibition text panels and captions
Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibitions
Organizing and maintaining studio workspace
RED CIRCLE FOOTWEAR
RESEARCH AND DESIGN ASSOCIATE
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA MARCH 2011 - AUGUST 2011
Generated new clientele through the development of innovative shoe design that meets contemporary market demands:
Assisting Product Developer with forecasting fashion trends by referencing unconventional sources
Creating unique design concepts through the use color, silhouette, and pattern styling
Providing Product Developer with monthly trend reports
Visual Merchandising of products through the use of props and highlight certain styles to push sales at trade shows
Interacting with buyers and sale representatives to meet the demands of customersÂ’ needs
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT ASSISTANT III
WALNUT, CA SEPTEMBER 2009 - JUNE 2011
Providing a friendly and welcoming environment to professionals, students, and the public in the classroom and office:
Providing disabled students with in-class services by taking on roles as scribe, note-taker, and reader
Prepare documents to be scanned into archival databases, clarify and rebuild scanned images
Managing and updating archival databases
Familiar with various office equipment: copier, scanner, and fax machine
General office work: filling, organizing, and answering phone calls
STEIN MART
CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD
LA VERNE, CA JUNE 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2009
Developed strong management skills and able to adjust to new and difficult environments quickly:
Assist with the training and development of service associates
Supervise and aid in cash register operations
Maintain service standards at the front of the store
Promote and inform customer of store credit card and products
Assist customers with over the phone mail orders
Performing sales audit procedures, bookkeeping, and cash balancing
SKILLS
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Knowledgeable of both Mac and PC computers
Understanding of POS, cash register, and 10-key Data Entry
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Skillful in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Familiar with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat
Proficient in Windows-based computer programs: WORD, Excel & PowerPoint
Familiar with html, Mengento, and Business Catalyst
