Emma Varano

Experience

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  Root 11 Bistro

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2022

  Front Person

  - Utilized Square operating systems to take customer orders- Ensured proper sanitization of surfaces in between guests, following CDC-recommended guidelinesInitially employed as a dishwasher, then promoted to more front-facing responsibilities

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  The Art Grind

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Resident Artist

  Resident at locally owned art gallery and studio spaceCurated and installed a body of works for a solo show hosted by myself and the owners of the galleryManaged day-to-day gallery tasks including:- Reinforced CDC-recommended mask guidelines- Customer service and engaging with other artists- Collaborating with artists during group and solo exhibitions- Connected members of the community to the space during gallery openings and open hours

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  School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Office Assistant

  - Assisted in managing, archiving, and alphabetizing sensitive student information- Responsible for updating documentation, distributing paperwork, and organization of filing systems

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  School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  Aug 2022 - now

  CAAP Mentors are responsible for mentoring approximately their cohort of CAAP students under the direction of Continuing Studies staff. Mentors serve as role models for CAAP students interested in following creative paths, and help prepare them for success at SAIC or another college of their choice. Mentors acclimate CAAP students to SAIC, attend multiple CAAP courses through the Early College Program, assist with scheduled program activities and events, coordinate additional field trips and educational experiences, and fortify and strengthen students’ commitment to the program and their work. In addition, mentors are responsible for consistent contact with their mentees, CAAP course instructors and/or teaching assistants, and Continuing Studies staff.-Utilize DSLR camera to provide professional documentation of student work and classroom activities Show less - Succinctly managed and compassionately mentored over 30 students throughout the academic year, facilitating connections between community members, on-campus resources, and administrative support- Conducted monthly floor meetings to communicate essential information to residents- Serve on a rotating 14-24 hour emergency on-call schedule to building population of 300+ residents- Individually spearheaded 3 programs per semester catered to on-campus students- 3 collaborative programs to serve the greater student population with greater budget and resource allocation, relating to Diversity, Inclusion and/or Civic Engagement Show less

  • College Arts Access Program Mentor (CAAP) and Teaching Assistant

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Sewing Machine Technician

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Woodshop Monitor

    Jan 2023 - now

  • ACE Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  • Digital Lab Monitor

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  • ECPSI Teaching Assistant

    Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Tool Checkout Monitor

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Resident Advisor

    Aug 2022 - May 2023