Jarand Abad
Artist
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Drawing
Graphic design
Painting
Screen printing
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Skate
In my own words
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Trajectory
May 2023 — Now
Lead Line Cook- Dinner · Native Fields
• 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
Feb 2023 — May 2023
Artist Assistant · SAS Studio
• 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
Dec 2021 — Feb 2023
Co-Owner · A Bad Village LLC
• 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
Jul 2019 — Jul 2021
Assistant Manager · BANKS JOURNAL
• 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
Jul 2020 — Sep 2020
Artist Assistant · Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza
• 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
May 2017 — May 2019
Brand Manager · Movement Lifestyle
· 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
May 2018 — Aug 2018
Gallery Preparator · Pinta*Dos Gallery
· 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.
Jul 2016 — May 2017
Shop Assistant · Project Mersh
· 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
Jun 2016 — Nov 2016
Studio Assistant · Henry Taylor
· 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
Jun 2014 — Aug 2016
Gallery Associate · HVW8 Art & Design Gallery
· 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
Aug 2013 — Aug 2015
Sales Associate · Blick Art Materials
· 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
Feb 2013 — Aug 2013
Sales Associate (Men’s Team) · Urban Outfitters Inc.
· 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
Nov 2011 — Dec 2012
Online Media/Design/Ecommerce Intern · HUF
· 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
Nov 2011 — Sep 2012
Assistant Manager · Store13
· 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
Oct 2009 — Nov 2011
Men's Footwear Team Lead · Urban Outfitters Inc.
· 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
Activity
Education history
California State University, Long Beach
BFA Drawing & Painting | 2013 - 2016
Pasadena City College
| 2009 - 2013





