Amelia McCrea

Amelia McCrea

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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
      Chez Panisse Foundation Edible SchoolyardAssociated with Amelia McCrea
    • Restoration

      Issued by Green Gulch Zen Meditation Center and Farm
      Green Gulch Zen Meditation Center and FarmAssociated with Amelia McCrea
    • Cast Member for the Youtube video "Plastic State of Mind" to ban plastic bags

      Issued by Green Sangha on Jan 2010
      Green SanghaAssociated with Amelia McCrea
    • Volunteer reader

      Issued by Reading Buddies on Jan 2010
      Reading BuddiesAssociated with Amelia McCrea