CV
Born in Kingston, Jamaica.
Lives and works in Los Angeles County.
EDUCATION
2021 MFA, California State University Long Beach, CA.
2012-2015 Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA. (Continuing Education)
2007 BA, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
2001 AA, Broward Community College, Davie FL.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
California State University, Long Beach
2022–Present Lecturer
• Collaboration across disciplines to develop assignments in conjunction with the Figure Drawing studio class.
• Deliver art education lectures to undergraduate and graduate college students employing the LTS program.
• Examines the principles and elements of Three-Dimensional Design leveraging digital fabrication techniques.
• Instruct Life Sculpture classes modeling from a live model employing techniques from ceramic sculpture and lifecasting.
• Delivered lectures on conceptual art practices such as installation, video, sound, and performance art.
• Counseled undergraduate and graduate students regarding educational and professional goals.
• Designed lectures utilizing Ubuntu and Critical Pedagogies, to promote interconnectedness, community, and inclusivity,
fostering a solid foundation for student empathy and understanding.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
2024 Conference Production Manager
• Provided strategic support to the Executive Director and Chair of the CIMAM Conference Committee, ensuring organizational alignment.
• Directed seamless event logistics for the CIMAM Board Meeting, hospitality events, and a five-day conference for 250+ international museum guests.
• Collaborated closely with CIMAM's executive office and partner institutions (MOCA, Hammer, LACMA) to create a cohesive event experience.
• Procured and coordinated audio-visual and photographic documentation, including translators, ensuring timely file delivery.
• Developed logistical arrangements for enriching city tours to peer institutions, museums, galleries, and artist studios.
• Managed visa correspondence, procured conference materials, and ensured professional signage.
• Facilitated effective communication with venue staff to maintain the conference schedule.
• Worked closely with MOCA Curatorial Administrator to manage billing and accounting, ensuring budget adherence.
Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Los Angeles
2022–2023 Executive Project Assistant
• Led the exhibition of a multi-million-dollar 28000-ton public art sculpture. Head the exhibition operations for six weeks.
• Support the artist estate closely with the Director and Managing Partner with administrative and operational duties.
• Manage project elements, scope, budgets, cost controls, and action items to keep projects within set restraints.
• Draft commission, consignment, exhibition, and fabrication agreements.
• Oversee several ongoing DAF projects, including tracking construction milestones and project phases with non-profit
organizations in California, Mexico, and Italy.
• Maintained a comprehensive database of artist artworks, publications, and exhibition records in an up-to-date database.
• Prepared and tracked performance contracts while tracking artists’ payments, royalties, and commissions.
• Acted as the Project Lead between the artist, gallery, and philanthropist for a climate initiative public art project.
California State University, Long Beach
2019–2021 Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant / Visual Moderator / Instructional Studio Assistant
• Facilitated student projects using digital fabrication techniques employing 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, and CNC machines.
• Utilized NVivo software to establish a coded database for research data.
• Guided students through various public art practices and assisted with qualitative research methodologies.
• Moderated artist-led lecture series examining art practices and art trends.
• Conducted and supervised listening and inclusion series for students to openly discuss diversity, equity, access, and
inclusion issues across the College of Art faculty and staff.
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Swept Away: Love Letter to a Surrogate(s), LG 18, Santa Monica
2021 UBUNTU, Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, Long Beach
2021 Alloy, Harold Missoni Gallery, San Luis Obispo
2021 Grad, CSULB School of Art, Long Beach
2021 FRESH 2021, SoLA Contemporary, Los Angeles
2021 Long Beach Augmented Reality Challenge, Harvey Milk Park, Long Beach
2021 Insights 2021, CSULB School of Art, Long Beach
2021 5th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition, Palos Verdes
2021 Untitled 2021, Werby Gallery, Long Beach
2019 Pillow Project, College of Art Galleries Plaza, CSU, Long Beach
2019 HOME, College of Arts Galleries Plaza, CSU, Long Beach
2019 HOME, Merlino Gallery, Long Beach
2019 Relatively Calm, Monte Vista Projects, Los Angeles
2019 Change, Gatov Gallery, Long Beach
2018 Asphyxia of Free Speech, Chora Gallery, Long Beach
2018 Mindfulness, Chora Gallery, Long Beach
2018 human freedom of speech wall, University Art Museum, Long Beach
2015 Annual Student Juried Show, CalPoly University Art Gallery, San Luis Obispo
2015 Making-Space-For-Free-Play, CalPoly University Art Gallery, San Luis Obispo
2015 Room To Grow, CalPoly University Art Gallery, San Luis Obispo
2015 Annual Student Show, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
2014 Annual Student Show, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
2013 Juried Show, Morro Bay Art Association, Morro Bay
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2024 Artist-In-Residency Program, Center for Contemporary Ceramics, Long Beach
2022 Distinguished Achievement in Creativity Activity Award, Long Beach
2021 City of Long Beach Artist Grant, Long Beach
2021 Graduate Research Scholarly and Creative Activity Award, Long Beach
2021 Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity Award, Long Beach
2020 Werby Endowed Scholarship, Long Beach
VISITING ARTIST LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
2023 Artist Talk, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
2022 Moderator, Race Matters, San Luis Obispo
2021 Presenter, Art History Symposium, California State University, Long Beach
2021 Artist talk, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
2021-2022 Moderator, Listening and Inclusion Series, California State University, Long Beach
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
2021 Daily Forty-Niner, Multimedia, California State University
2021 KSBY, California's Central Coast, Local News, 11:35 AM
2021 Primary Magazine, Volume 1, nicolaalee, Pillow Project (2020)
2021 5th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition, Palos VerdesArt Center,
2018 Cal State Long Beach Students Protest Museum Director’s Firing, Hyperallergic
2018 American Monument, Caleameo, (Pg 50, 53-54)
2018 New Student Art Exhibit up at Cuesta, Annual Student Art Exhibition, Paso Robles Daily News
2015 Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Annual Juried Student Exhibit, NewTimes SLO
AFFILIATIONS
2021-Present Active Council Member, Harold J. Miossi Gallery, San Luis Obispo