JULIANNE CLAIRE CHLADNY - CV

INTROUCTION

This Curriculum Vitae is a collection of every work, education, and professional experience over the course of my life.

PROFILE:

I have complimented customer service and a professional demeanour.  In my experience working as an Administrative Assistant I have learned to multi-task, manage schedules, and maintain all office supplies and correspondence with grace and fortitude. I have experience using multi-line phone service, dict-a-typing, and filing systems. I am knowledgeable in Microsoft Office as well as some design programs including website development and social media. I am happy to offer any other skills I have acquired during my time doing freelance work including time management, teaching and workshop facilitation, public speaking, creative endeavours, and graphic design.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAMMING:

- Complimented customer service
- Ability to work within a team or on individual tasks
- Excellent organization ability
- Excellent communication abilities 
- Scheduling and time management: experience creating and successfully working within timelines
- Proposal writing and layout
- Experience organizing meetings
- Experience taking minutes
- Consultation experience: able to take direction and work with the needs of others
- Volunteer coordination: experience motivating the participation of others
- Experience maintaining an archive
- Experience creating and working with budgets
- Working within an established mandate and/or charter
- Experience writing development and progress reports
- Great ability to manage all forms of correspondence including a 6-line telephone, mail service, couriers, multiple email programs, as well as mailing lists and databases

TECHNICAL ABILITY 

- Expert knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Can type 50 WPM
- Knowledge in some CS2 and CS3 Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Knowledge and abilities in web-design using Dreamweaver and HTML, Squarespace and Wix
- Well versed in both Mac and PC platform
- Proficient using many social media platforms
- Experience preparing digital images for web and printing
- Maintaining project organization both electronically and hardcopy
- Experience creating and working within templates
- Experience as a cashier and proficient customer service 
- Knowledge of all common office equipment (photocopiers, fax, binding machines, etc)

ARTISTIC ABILITY 

- Technical hand drawing abilities
- Keen eye for meticulous design layout
- Complimented aesthetic sensibility
- Ability to utilize a variety of styles as necessary
- Trained conceptual consideration
- Trained in colour theory
- Digital design abilities
- Artistic proficiency using many tools including print making, electric hand tools, professional painting, creative painting, tattoo machines, and carving.

EDUCATION:

The Architectural Imagination, Harvard University Online EDX - 2019
Independent Publishing, Filip Magazine, YYZ, Artspeak, and Read Books - 2011
Bachelor of Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design - 2008
Web Design and Layout, Metro Community College - 2002
Microcomputer Office Specialist, HCC Computer and Career College - 2001
High School Diploma, Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts - 2001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ART EXHIBITIONS:

“East Van Culture Crawl” - October 2023 The Kettle Society, Vancouver BC
“Tropical Cafe” - December, 2022 Center A Art Gallery, Vancouver BC
“East Van Culture Crawl”, - September, 2019 The Kettle Society, Vancouver BC
Contributing Visual Artist, - June, 2016 Congolese/Canada Day Society, Edmonton Alberta
Contributing Visual Artist  - July 31, 2009 Squarewaves Music Festival, Vancouver BC
Contributing Visual Artist - June, 2009 Music Waste Festival, Vancouver BC
Curator - “Return Policy” - October, 2008 Shudder Gallery, Vancouver BC
”Leave Room For The Holy Spirit” - 2008 The Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Undergraduate Exhibition” - 2008 Emily Carr University Atrium, Vancouver BC
“Projections” - February, 2008 151 W Hastings, Vancouver BC
Curator - “Border” - December 5 - December 30, 2007  Shudder Gallery, Vancouver BC
“nO nORTH” SWARM 8 - September 8 - October 8, 2007  The Gaff Gallery, Vancouver BC
“2007 Drawing Expo” - May 31 - June 20, 2007 The Gaff Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Exposed” - July 14, 2007 Vancouver Central Library, Vancouver BC
“Convoluted” - March 15 - March 30, 2007 Emergency Room Strathcona, Vancouver BC
Contributing Artist - March 2007 Emergency Room Strathcona, Vancouver BC
“Additive Subtraction” (solo) - December 7 - December 12, 2006 The Media Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Surface Value” (solo) - September 15 - October 1, 2006 Instead Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Intersection: Sizeable Reds” (solo) September 15 - October 1, 2006 Crawlspace Gallery, Vancouver BC
“White Walled” - March 10 - August 22, 2006 The Backyard (56 E 5th Ave),  Vancouver BC
“Oh” - July 22, 2006 151 W. Hastings, Vancouver BC
"The Fence” (solo) - April 10, 2006 Venebles and 4th Avenue, Vancouver BC
“The Doodle Show” - January 2005 Concourse Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Apogee”-  August 19 - September 15, 2005 Library Square, Vancouver BC
“Big Picture: An Exhibition of Big Pictures” - Oct 24 - Dec 7, 2005 Concourse Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Proxemics” - December 8 - 15, 2005 Concourse Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Weight Distribution” - November 26 - Indefinitely  Burrard Bridge, Vancouver BC
“Office Files” (solo) - July - October, 2002 ONPA, Vancouver BC
“Funkshön” - October 4, 2002 The Rev Cabaret, Edmonton AB
“Art in Action - Millennium Ideas” - April 29 - May 14, 2000 Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna BC 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Illustrator - 2016-Present Freelance, Vancouver BC
Program Facilitator “Thought Cafe” - 2020 Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver BC
Senior Painting and Restoration- 2015 - 2021 Independent Contractor , Vancouver BC
*Administrative Assistant - 2010 Choice Personnel, Edmonton AB
Artist in Residence  February - March, 2009 Hammock Residency, Vancouver BC
Set Dresser - 2008 Circle Productions, Vancouver BC
Bartender - 2007 Emergency Room Strathcona, Vancouver BC
Pyrotechnical Crew - 2007 “Celebration of Lights" Vancouver BC
Line Chef/ Dishwasher - 2007 The Whip Restaurant Vancouver BC
Barista - 2007 The Cambie Vancouver BC
Set Design/ Visual Effects - 2006 “The L Word” Showtime Productions, Vancouver BC
Warehouse/ Sales - 2004 ALCO Tools, Edmonton AB
Freelance Contributor - 2003 - 2009 WOO, Snowball Zine, Ion, One Cool Word, Discorder
*Engineering Secretary - 2003 ALCO Gas and Oil, Edmonton AB
Sales Associate - 2003 HMV Canada, Edmonton AB
*Administrative Assistant - 2003 Dev Studios Inc., Edmonton AB
Bartender - 2002 Garneau Pub/ Plato’s Pizza, Edmonton AB
*Office Manager - 2001 Daryl Procinsky Architecture Ltd, Edmonton AB
Cosmetician - 2001 Shoppers Drug Mart (Store 382),  Edmonton AB

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Guest Speaker “Art and Sustainable Design”, 2011 LEEDS Group presented by Cascadia, Vancouver BC
Administration/Consultant and Research - 2009 Access Artist Run Center, Vancouver BC
Festival Staff - 2009 New Forms Festival, Vancouver BC
Installation Assistant - March 2009 “Light Bar” by Instant Coffee Artist Collective, Victoria BC
Proposal Writing Assistant (Project approved) Instant Coffee Artist Collective, Vancouver BC
Installation Assistant - 2008 The Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver BC
Gallery Attendant - 2007 The Gaff Gallery Vancouver BC
Installation Assistant - October, 2006 Catriona Jefferies Gallery Vancouver BC
Teacher’s Assistant (Ceramics and Drawing) - 2000 Immaculata Regional High School, Kelowna BC
Volunteer (Set-Up) - 1996 Great Northern Arts Festival, Inuvik NWT

ELECTED AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:

Juror - Exhibition Selection Committee - 2007 Concourse Gallery, Vancouver BC
Editor-In-Chief - 2004 - 2005 WOO Magazine, Vancouver BC
Vice President, Treasurer, Publicity Director, Social Director, Class Representative Student Council - 1991 - 2001 NWT and AB

PUBLICATIONS:

Feature Article “Inside The Emergency Room”, May 2007 Discorder Magazine, Vancouver BC
Various Editorials 2004 - 2005 WOO Magazine, Vancouver BC
Stills from “Untitled” Snowball Magazine, Vancouver BC
“The Connection” Kira’s Eye, Kelowna BC

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Blood Borne Pathogens - 2021 Canadian Red Cross, Vancouver BC
School Art Award - 2000 Immaculata Regional High School, Kelowna BC
Most Improved Cadet in the NWT - 1997 Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Inuvik NWT
Emergency First Aid - 1997 Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Whitehorse YK