Jarand Abad

Lead Line Cook- Dinner

2023 – Present

• Able to prepare and cook recipes for all stations—saute, pantry, and flat-top grill— switching quickly as needed, even during peak hours • Ensure the dinner staff delivers quality dishes in a timely manner, while maintaining food safety standards • Design any promotional flyers or special menus and help develop new menu items with head chef • Weekly pick-ups of produce at local Farmer’s Markets

Artist Assistant

2023 – 2023

• Coordinated with art handling warehouses for pick-ups or deliveries, and ensure all artworks were safely packed and sent to correct destinations • Performed daily tasks, such as studio and storage organization • Initiate beginning stages of some paintings or prepare textiles for collage material

Co-Owner

2021 – 2023

• Oversee production for client projects ensuring quality control, efficient workflow, and proper use of equipment • Knowledgeable in various screen printing techniques/applications on both an automatic and manual screening printing press • Proficient in color separating and vectorizing client artwork

Assistant Manager

2019 – 2021

• Implemented operational requirements such as scheduling, assigning tasks to associates, and send end-of-day reports • Built and maintained vendor and customer relationships • Optimized selling techniques and standards

Artist Assistant

2020 – 2020

• Helped with curating and installing various works for her solo exhibition at the Orange County Museum of Art • Assisted with the construction of rescaled objects—i.e. lined paper or paper boat • Designed wallpaper of original drawing in the piece titled If These Walls Could Talk

Brand Manager

2017 – 2019

· Create marketing concepts and brand strategies per season or event · Design and screen print all mechandise for in-house brand · Produce content for social media and video platforms · Community and industry outreach for collaborations

Gallery Preparator

2018 – 2018

· Responsible for installating and deinstalling art in exhibitions · Coordinate with curator(s)/owners to ensure the saftey of artwork and artifacts · Preserve the gallery space-i.e. patch holes, paint walls, etc.

Shop Assistant

2016 – 2017

· Screen printed a wide variety of garments, accesories, and textiles— ranging from 1-color to 4-color prints—on a client to client basis · Responsible for screen preparation and clean up; printed films, coated sceens, exposed artwork, washed screens out, and reclaimed screens to original state · Separated and vectored artwork when requested · Uphold shop standards of cleanliness and equipment maintenence

Studio Assistant

2016 – 2016

· Aided with installation of solo exhibition at Blum & Poe Gallery · Prepped artwork; such as stretching/gessoing canvas or begin construction of sculptures · Sourced materials for any new concepts/projects · Updated archives by locating past/lost artwork for document purposes · Maintained studio cleanliness and organization

Gallery Associate

2014 – 2016

· Assisted curators, artists, and staff with all daily duties · Installed, setup, and brokedown exhibitions or opening parties · Organized, documented, and maintained artwork · Merchandised inventory at physical storage facility and online · Processed and shipped online orders · Created install diagrams and gallery/event templates using Adobe Creative Suite

Sales Associate

2013 – 2015

· Highly informed with all products in order to provide best option and service for customer projects · Heavily involved with team meetings to build morale and awareness of company protocol · Communicated frequently with managers about possible strategies to raise sales

Sales Associate (Men’s Team)

2013 – 2013

· Close familiarity with constantly changing product inventory in order to provide customers with information and suggestions · Adhered to company rules to ensure better work flow on sales floor · Maintained floor upkeep while attending to customer needs

Online Media/Design/Ecommerce Intern

2011 – 2012

· Designed web banners and online ads · Edited linesheets and product photos for lookbooks · Assisted in projects for events or tradeshows · Packed and shipped online orders

Assistant Manager

2011 – 2012

· Implemented operational requirements such as scheduling, assigned tasks to employees, and send end-of-day reports · Built and maintained vendor and customer relationships · Optimized selling techniques and standards

Men's Footwear Team Lead

2009 – 2011

· Assisted in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill-in basis · Completed any regular transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc. · Assisted in merchandising/display layout while following suggestions provided by management · Maintained the men’s footwear and merchandise

BFA Drawing & Painting

2013 – 2016

BFA Drawing & Painting

2009 – 2013

Studio Art