Resume
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Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Pace University, Dyson College, Pleasantville NY: MS / Mental Health Counseling, 2016: GPA 4.00
College of New Rochelle, Arts and Communications, New Rochelle NY: MS / Studio Art, 2006
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pleasantville NY: BS / Art, 2002: Magna Cum Laude
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pleasantville NY: AA / Fine Arts, 2000
Experience
Pace Fingesten Gallery, New York NY and Choate Gallery, Pleasantville, NY
Art Curator - November 2008
·Responsible for reviewing and selecting art submissions from various artist submissions.
·Organized three dimensional sculptures, mixed media paintings, photographs, digital media and film into a cohesive group show.
Pace University - Document Services, Pleasantville, NY
Department Director 1996 – Present
·Manage Document Services operations on all campuses.
·Manage departmental website, online submission forms and database system.
·Hiring manager; review and interview applicants.
·Prepare and conduct yearly staff performance appraisals, review and monitor job goals and objectives.
·Prepare yearly budget requisition proposals for departmental expense capital.
·Order and control inventory of university paper and envelope supplies.
College of New Rochelle - Graduate Department, New Rochelle, NY
Assistant Professor May 31, 2005 – July 1, 2005
·Instructed mixed media techniques and processes on the graduate skill level.
·Conducted student critiques and evaluation of individual pieces and overall series.
·Reviewed and assisted in resolving coursework to a fully developed piece of art.
·Researched and presented an art lecture: focus on the life of Robert Rauschenberg.
·Assisted in curating and hanging the graduate student art exhibit.
Exhibitions
June 2019: Rainbow Connection Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
Oct- Nov 2016: LGBT Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
May- July 2014: Yonkers Artist Showcase Exhibit: River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
March- April 2014: Solo Exhibit: OPL Gallery, 53 Croton Av., Ossining, NY
October- April 2014: Group Exhibit: Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah, NY
May-July 2013: Yonkers Artist Showcase Exhibit: River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
January 2013: Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
October 2012: Riverdale Festival of the Arts: Riverdale, Bronx, NY
September 2012: Group Exhibit: Yonkers River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
December 2010: Film Short "Undercover Cross" : Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows, NY
July 2010: Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
March 2009: Solo Exhibit: Fatty's Cafe - 25-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, NY
May 2008: Dual Exhibit: Fingesten Gallery - One Pace Plaza, New York, NY
December 2007: Group Exhibit: Mooney Gallery - College of New Rochelle NY
May 2006: Solo Exhibit: Chi-Chiz - 135 Christopher St., New York, NY
May 2004,05,06: Graduate Student Exhibit: Mooney Gallery - College of New Rochelle, NY
August 2005: Film Short "Undercover Cross" Oakland International Film Festival - Oakland, Ca.
May 2003: Group Exhibit: Choate Gallery - Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Press
December 2012: Magazine "Portraits of Hope" : Edge New York City - http://www.edgenewyork.com
December 2008: Magazine "Art Undercover" : Ambiente - http://www.ambiente.us/12508CesarWinstonVera.html - JC Alverez
May 2008: Television "Talking About" : NY1 - New York City Cable News channel - JC Alverez
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite • MS Front Page • Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Quark• Adobe InDesign
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by NY Office of Children & Family Services
Honors
Art: Honorable Mention - Juried Exhibition by B. Bland, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Hudson River Museum.
Academic: Magna Cum Laude; Dean's List; Margaret B. Woods Award (Significant contribution in Fine Arts Award)
Employment: Garcia Award (ITS Award); President’s Outstanding Contribution Award
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Advertising Federation: Fast Pace Advertising - Art Director and Presenter - World Trade Center
Westchester Arts Council
Blue Door Gallery, Yonkers NY
Americans for the Arts Action Fund
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Pace University, Dyson College, Pleasantville NY: MS / Mental Health Counseling, 2016: GPA 4.00
College of New Rochelle, Arts and Communications, New Rochelle NY: MS / Studio Art, 2006
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pleasantville NY: BS / Art, 2002: Magna Cum Laude
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pleasantville NY: AA / Fine Arts, 2000
Experience
Pace Fingesten Gallery, New York NY and Choate Gallery, Pleasantville, NY
Art Curator - November 2008
·Responsible for reviewing and selecting art submissions from various artist submissions.
·Organized three dimensional sculptures, mixed media paintings, photographs, digital media and film into a cohesive group show.
Pace University - Document Services, Pleasantville, NY
Department Director 1996 – Present
·Manage Document Services operations on all campuses.
·Manage departmental website, online submission forms and database system.
·Hiring manager; review and interview applicants.
·Prepare and conduct yearly staff performance appraisals, review and monitor job goals and objectives.
·Prepare yearly budget requisition proposals for departmental expense capital.
·Order and control inventory of university paper and envelope supplies.
College of New Rochelle - Graduate Department, New Rochelle, NY
Assistant Professor May 31, 2005 – July 1, 2005
·Instructed mixed media techniques and processes on the graduate skill level.
·Conducted student critiques and evaluation of individual pieces and overall series.
·Reviewed and assisted in resolving coursework to a fully developed piece of art.
·Researched and presented an art lecture: focus on the life of Robert Rauschenberg.
·Assisted in curating and hanging the graduate student art exhibit.
Exhibitions
June 2019: Rainbow Connection Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
Oct- Nov 2016: LGBT Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
May- July 2014: Yonkers Artist Showcase Exhibit: River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
March- April 2014: Solo Exhibit: OPL Gallery, 53 Croton Av., Ossining, NY
October- April 2014: Group Exhibit: Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah, NY
May-July 2013: Yonkers Artist Showcase Exhibit: River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
January 2013: Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
October 2012: Riverdale Festival of the Arts: Riverdale, Bronx, NY
September 2012: Group Exhibit: Yonkers River Front Library, Yonkers, NY
December 2010: Film Short "Undercover Cross" : Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows, NY
July 2010: Group Exhibit: Blue Door Gallery - 13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY
March 2009: Solo Exhibit: Fatty's Cafe - 25-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, NY
May 2008: Dual Exhibit: Fingesten Gallery - One Pace Plaza, New York, NY
December 2007: Group Exhibit: Mooney Gallery - College of New Rochelle NY
May 2006: Solo Exhibit: Chi-Chiz - 135 Christopher St., New York, NY
May 2004,05,06: Graduate Student Exhibit: Mooney Gallery - College of New Rochelle, NY
August 2005: Film Short "Undercover Cross" Oakland International Film Festival - Oakland, Ca.
May 2003: Group Exhibit: Choate Gallery - Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Press
December 2012: Magazine "Portraits of Hope" : Edge New York City - http://www.edgenewyork.com
December 2008: Magazine "Art Undercover" : Ambiente - http://www.ambiente.us/12508CesarWinstonVera.html - JC Alverez
May 2008: Television "Talking About" : NY1 - New York City Cable News channel - JC Alverez
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite • MS Front Page • Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Quark• Adobe InDesign
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by NY Office of Children & Family Services
Honors
Art: Honorable Mention - Juried Exhibition by B. Bland, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Hudson River Museum.
Academic: Magna Cum Laude; Dean's List; Margaret B. Woods Award (Significant contribution in Fine Arts Award)
Employment: Garcia Award (ITS Award); President’s Outstanding Contribution Award
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Advertising Federation: Fast Pace Advertising - Art Director and Presenter - World Trade Center
Westchester Arts Council
Blue Door Gallery, Yonkers NY
Americans for the Arts Action Fund