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I’m Nicholas A. Colella, a dedicated, hard worker who follows instructions and digests information quickly.
I’m inspired to make the best of myself while helping others. I bring diverse art-teaching experience, museum environmental services, and studio support, which makes me reliable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to a team.
Work Experience
Teacher at Schack Art Center
January 1, 2025 - PresentTaught art classes at Schack Art Center in Everett. Leveraged classical training and prior teaching experience to develop classes aligned with the center's branding while appealing to the public.
Teacher at Gage Academy of Art
September 1, 2024 - PresentTaught teens at the Gage Academy of Art. Created lesson plans, guided students, and marketed classes to target demographics to ensure sufficient enrollment.
Environmental Services at Seattle Asian Art Museum
January 1, 2020 - PresentJoined Seattle Asian Art Museum before the pandemic to maintain cleanliness during renovations; focused on terrazzo flooring care, sealing, burnishing, and keeping the space presentable nightly.
Studio Monitor at Gage Academy of Art
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025Served as a studio monitor for the Classical Atelier, assisting with model setup, lighting, and one-on-one guidance; helped coordinate events and resolve student conflicts; duties ended when I graduated.
Assistant Framer at Art of Framing / Studio ADT
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Assisted lead framer in building frames and later managed the retail storefront, including quoting prices, assisting clients with design, and handling sales.
Art Assistant at Studio 1307
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2019Art assistant to a local artist; set up lighting and models, selected backdrops, assisted with painting and studio upkeep, and performed related photography and landscaping tasks.
Art Assistant at Savvi
June 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Art assistant at Savvi during a two-month program; organized workspace, created prototypes, and ran errands for artists.
Exhibitor at Comic-Con
June 1, 2017 - PresentAssisted prominent artists at Comic-Con, setting up booth display, informing customers about products, handling sales, and managing inventory.
Team Member at Harkins Theaters
June 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019Maintained theater cleanliness to meet standards; stocked concessions; later trained in concessions operations and box office; handled guest concerns.
Deli Clerk at Safeway
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016Managed deli area, cleaned and operated equipment, assisted customers, and handled sales.
Courtesy Clerk at Safeway
August 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Ensured store efficiency, assisted customers, cleaned, and bagged groceries.
Education
Diploma at CIENEGA HIGH SCHOOL, VAIL, AZ
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014Art coursework at SCOTTSDALE ARTIST SCHOOL
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail
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