Ashley Ro

Experience

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  Gilbert & Bernard

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Graphic Designer

  Designed the logo for Gilbert & Bernard, a new pâté company, thoroughly collaborated and communicated with client, created a variety of mockups to get to final logo design.

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  Joomi Lim Studio

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Jewelry Design and Marketing Intern

  Assisted Joomi with Designs for Joomi Lim brand, new brand, and collaborations, took product shots, cleaned photos for website, created line sheets, helped with press loans, packed orders and managed Shopify.

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  Rhode Island School of Design

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2022

  Assisted patrons with retrieval of special collections and artists’ books, checking books out and in, monitoring the reading room, care and security of the collection, completing scan requests for patrons, and providing other clerical assistance as needed. Oversaw the safe and proper use of tools and equipment, gave access to approved workrooms for majors, cleaning, arranging, organizing and shutting down of the shop. Collaborated with Drawing professor, Masha Ryskin, and mentored Experimental Foundation Studies (EFS) through class critique and work time.

  • Special Collections Assistant

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio Monitor

    Sept 2020 - May 2022

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
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  CHRISHABANA

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Jewelry Design and Production Intern

  Assisted Chris with designs and production work for Chris Habana brand, My Enemy collection, and collaborations, assisted with custom celebrity designs and bringing the designs to life through sewing, beading, resin casting, Illustrator and Photoshop.

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  Noona's Ice Cream

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Graphic Designer
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  RISD Museum

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Graduate Assistantship

  Worked with the team of the Teens and Family Program, created hands-on opportunities for visitors in the museum for the Sunday drop in programs, developed drop-in programs and worked with audiences of all ages. Corresponded with program director and museum staff to prepare public weekend events throughout the museum.

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  RISD Project Open Door

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  Teaching Artist Graduate Assistantship

  Planned and led an after school papermaking workshop for high school students. Mentored students and demonstrated a variety of papermaking techniques. Communicated with students to accommodate to any needs and made necessary adjustments. Worked closely with program directors to implement diverse approaches for cultivating student learning.

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  Classical High School

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

  Student Teacher

  Designed units and lessons aligned with the National Core Arts Standards, instructed Ceramics, Intro to Art, and AP 2D Art and Design, provided modifications and multiple teaching strategies for learners from different backgrounds, established a rapport with students by creating a positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialougue through regular communication.

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  Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Student Teacher

  Designed units and lessons aligned with the National Core Arts Standards, instructed grades 1-5, provided modifications and multiple teaching strategies for learners from different backgrounds especially spanish speaking learners, established a rapport with students by creating a positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialougue through regular communication.

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  Brooklyn Children's Museum

  Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

  Facilitate and teach arts and culture programs in ColorLab. Create a welcoming environment for families in ColorLab, guiding them through activities, and providing materials and information to help families confidently navigate the space. Contribute to the training of Education team members, volunteers, and teen interns in preparation for them to facilitate experiences in ColorLab. Co-develop and create teaching manipulatives, signs, models, and other multimedia materials for program. Co-develop and design ColorLab and other public program experiences in collaboration with BCM Education department staff. Show less Facilitating BCM’s school programs utilizing BCM’s collection and live animals for Pre-K to 5th grade students, collaboratively workshopping curriculum and educational materials, participating in the Education Department as an active member to assess and plan for audience needs including program differentiation, evaluation, and post program feedback, maintaining a strong commitment to holistic education such as welcoming, encouraging and engaging with youth of all types, and participating in relevant professional activities to maintain awareness of current practices and issues in art, science and museum education fields. Show less

  • Teaching Artist

    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  • School Programs Educator

    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024
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  The Museum of Modern Art

  Sept 2024 - now

  Learning Specialist