Resumé

CARLOS ESCOBAR
2031 Commonwealth Avenue No 3
Brighton MA, 02135
617.699.9095
carlos.escobar@massart.edu
http://lagaleriacubana.com/

EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA -Industrial Design, 2013
Boston University, Boston, MA -Bachelors of Liberal Studies in Art History, 2008

EXPERIENCE
Gallery Assistant, Galeria Cubana, Boston, MA -- 2009 - Present
-Produce marketing and advertising materials
-Extensive travel to Cuba scouting artwork
-Curate shows
-Restoration of artwork
-Sales and installation of artwork

Server, Bravo at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA --2008 - Present
-Provide friendly and efficient service to customers
-Accommodate and solve the needs of guests and fellow employees

Intern, Centro de Arte Contemporanea, Pereira, Colombia --Summer 2008
-Worked with artists in the installation of their artwork
-Used Photoshop to create publicity sent to members
-Responsible for opening and closing the gallery, ensuring the safety of the premises

Art Auction Assistant, Human Rights Campaign, Boston, MA --Fall 2007
-Attended executive meetings and collaborated with the acquisition of artwork
-Assisted planning and organizing of Artwork at preview event and main auction event

Teacher Assistant, Casa de la Cultura, Bogota, Colombia --Summer 2006
-Taught in inner-city art programs creating opportunities for children who would otherwise not receive art training in their school
-Designed art projects and games to help students develop their creativity and social skills
-Organized final event to display student work at the conclusion of the program

Pastry Chef assistant, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA -- 2004 - 2008
-Assisted pastry chef to create menus for restaurant
-Produced a large variety of desserts and pastries
-Studied, researched and invented recipes

SKILLS
Proficient with Photoshop, InDesign, Pages, Keynote, Solidworks, and Sketchbook pro
Avid drawer and model maker
Fluent in Spanish and English, and some exposure to French
Webmaster for Galeria Cubana: http://lagaleriacubana.com/

TRAVELING EXPERIENCES
Extensive group and solo travel experience
Western Europe (Summer 2006)
South America (Summer 2008)
Solo travel through Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil and Cuba

REFERRALS
Michelle Woijck
Gallery Director, Galeria Cubana
mwojcik@LaGaleriaCubana.com

Richard Spencer
Partner, Kamylon Capital
Richs2409@gmail.com

Frank November
Human Rights Campaign
fknovember@gmail.com

Projects by Carlos Escobar

Red for Life
6 Files

DISH | just another simple little plate
9 Files

VELA | Restyling the lantern
9 Files

EVO | a small speaker with a big voice
7 Files

LUSTRO
11 Files

IN THE TUBE
10 Files

GEN Y | going to places
1 File

CESCOBAR IDEATION
1 File

RHOMBU
9 Files

PowerPak: Park4performance
1 File

VISUAL RESUME
1 File

SOPA & PIPA
1 File