Amelia McCrea

Studio Assistant

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Berkeley, California, United States

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Timeline
About me
Worker-Owner at The Cheese Board Collective
Education
- Berkeley High School
  2008 - 2012
  Activities and Societies: -Occupy BHS (organized a student walkout, spoke at rally protesting budget cuts, designed and reproduced posters and t-shirts) Berkeley High School Art Exhibition at Kala Art Institute (2009-2012), Berkeley’s 350.org Climate Action Events,Washington Elementary School Reading Buddies, Berkeley High School Student Mentor, Starred in Student Directed Play “Your Every Wish” by Clifford Goldsmith, Berkeley High Chorus Berkeley High Vocal Jazz Ensemble, National Society of High School Scholars
- California College of the Arts
  2012 - 2017
  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Honors Individualized specializing in Illustration/Sculpture/Bookarts/Light Installation(design) 3.84
  Activities and Societies: Solo Exhibition, various group shows Honor Individualized Department Assistant
Experience
- Wilma Wyss - Local artist
  Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
  Studio Assistant
  Wilma Wyss, a local cement and mosaic sculpture artist. -Sorting materials, sorting and organizing glass, mixing cement, grout and thin set, preparing and pouring molds, -Looking up and documenting shows for the artist to submit to.-Addressing and sending letters informing people of her up coming work. -I also helped her prepare for and set up a show in a gallery (which included packing and setting up the pieces). 3-4 hours a week (October 2011 -April 2012)
- Steve and Kate's Camp
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
  Counselor
  • Aided staff in activities, prepared what was needed before camp began each day, made snack, checked students in and out each day. • Engaged students in activities and conversations related to the garden and kitchen, served as a role model and mentor.• Cleaned up after each session. • Documented camp sessions, by taking pictures and writing a daily account.
- California College of the Arts
  May 2014 - Jan 2015
  Accounts Assistant
  Organizing, filing, answering questions at the help desk, receiving/sending out mail, imputing data, checking numbers, making spreadsheets, maintaining office space, ran errands etc.
- Earth Island Institute
  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
  Streets Alive!
  http://www.earthisland.org/index.php/streetsalive/about
- Wilma Wyss Local Artist
  Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
  Studio Assistant
  Wilma Wyss, a local cement and mosaic sculpture artist. -Sorting materials, sorting/organizing/cutting glass, mixing cement, grout and thin set, preparing and pouring molds.-Maintaining workspace.-Cutting glass/tile with the wet saw-Assisting with grouting, mold making-Looking up and documenting shows for the artist to submit to.-Addressing and sending letters informing people of her up coming work.
- California College of the Arts
  Aug 2016 - May 2017
  Honors Individualized Program Assistant
- Blick Art Materials
  Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
  Retail Associate
- Edition One Books
  Oct 2018 - Mar 2023
  Production Associate
- THE CHEESE BOARD COLLECTIVE
  Jan 2024 - now
  Worker-Owner
Licenses & Certifications
- Ordained Minister of American Marriage Ministries
  American Marriage Ministries
  Aug 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer at Alice Water's Edible Schoolyard
  Issued by Chez Panisse Foundation Edible Schoolyard
  Associated with Amelia McCrea
- Restoration
  Issued by Green Gulch Zen Meditation Center and Farm
  Associated with Amelia McCrea
- Cast Member for the Youtube video "Plastic State of Mind" to ban plastic bags
  Issued by Green Sangha on Jan 2010
  Associated with Amelia McCrea
- Volunteer reader
  Issued by Reading Buddies on Jan 2010
  Associated with Amelia McCrea