JUDE IFESIEH

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            http//artofjude.wix.com/jude | (647) 773 - 5409 | judeifesieh@gmail.com

                                                             OCT 677826

Subject: Professor/Art instructor Enthusiastic trainer, designer with 10 years of hands-on experience in teaching and facilitating workshops

                                                   Summary of Qualifications

 Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts, and a Diploma in Digital Animation
 Increased students’ ability to paint by fifty per cent which led to increased productivity
 Created a new Curriculum for Fine Arts Training, resulting in increased grades and performance
 Successfully curated an Exhibition, which led to documentation and advert for the students work
 Initiated and managed the painting of Murals for public buildings, for worship and decoration
 Painted Maritime Activities, landscapes, for education of the public on Maritime activities
 Created Murals for interior Decoration of Churches to educate the faithful
 Executed portraits, in the Public Affairs Department of the Company, resulting in documentation
 Managed the Training Center for a period of over six months, which led to sustenance of infrastructure
 Inspired, youths to build self-esteem and draw out passion from their latent talent
 Thoroughly enjoys mastering new systems and procedures and experimenting on new ways of doing things
 Showcasing art in exhibitions since 2003 across the world
 Proficient in the use of related tools and materials related to painting, sculpting, 3D animation, mixed media, collages, and various arts and crafts
 Excellent communication; readily builds rapport with students and staff at all organizational levels
 Strong ability to keep students engaged and focused, as they get excited in using new techniques
 Certificate in First Aid and CPR, Security training

                                   Professional Employment Experience

Lead Art Instructor, Art Heart Toronto 2014 - 2017

 Taught youth painting, drawing, color, unique brushstroke techniques while engaging and improving their skills resulting in high definition drawing and increased participants

 Set up tables for each art class, which provided the comfort and flow needed for each participant’s personal work area

 Monitored participants work, offering constructive criticism and feedback, resulting in team work and skills progression

 Taught styles and techniques to participants, resulting in new ways of painting

 Kept attendance for participants for record purposes

 Set up exhibits for final projects produced by participants, this led to the creation of their personal portfolio catalogue and exposure of their art work

 Cleaned up paints, easels, and brushes to protect for further use.
3D Instructor, Regent Park Focus Media and Entertainment Center 2014 Performed modeling and animation of characters and texts for short movies with the knowledge of industry standards and requirements

 Trained youth in using Maya software through one-on-one consultations to increase their confidence and ability to navigate within the software

 Compiled reports of student progress in order for professors to determine achievements

 Created animated logo for Regent Park Focus Media to be used for TV shots

 Taught youth how to use the software Maya, Paint box resulting in skill acquisition
Stereo/Depth Artist, 3D Legend Toronto 2014

 Key framed guide planes, resulting in converting 2D images to 3D images for Captain America Movie

 Excelled in time management skills, teamwork, resulting in meeting deadlines for the production team

 Created animation using in house software, resulting in movement of 3D images.

 Mapped 2D textures on 3D models resulting in resemblance

 Made UV s for modeled objects resulting from absence of distortion

 Modeled organic characters, in low poly ,resulting in absence of rigging problems
Technical Instructor in Painting/Decorating, Lagos, Nigeria 2002 - 2011

 Managed the Training Center for a period of over six months, which led to sustenance of infrastructure

 Increased students’ ability to paint by fifty per cent which led to increased productivity

 Created a new Curriculum for Fine Arts Training, resulting in increased grades and performance

 Successfully curated an Exhibition, which led to documentation and advert for the students work

 Initiated and managed the painting of Murals for public buildings, for worship and decoration

 Executed paintings of Maritime Activities, landscapes, for education of the public on Maritime activities

 Executed Murals for interior Decoration of Churches resulting in decorations and education  Executed portraits, in the Public Affairs Department of the Company, resulting in documentation

                                                    Other Employment Skills.

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Cashier / Merchandiser, Shoppers Drug Mart, Edmonton and Toronto 2014, 2015 - 2017 Construction(Insulating ,Ceiling tiling) Nero Painting and Renovating Inc.

Deputy Returning Officer (Election Ontario) 2019 Election Ontario Volunteering. 2019
Education and Training Digital Animation Diploma, Centennial College 2014 B.Sc in Fine Arts Education, University of Nigeria 2008

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Award Winning Beauty in lines Exhibition(Visions Gallery)2019
Child Labour Show (2019).

Art Exhibitions Art Fest Ontario Exhibition Kingston, On (2017)

Art Vancouver BC (2017) Art Vancouver BC (2016).

Toronto Public Library Exhibition (2014) Nuit Blanche (Daniels Spectrum (2013) Artist in Residence, Exhibition, Vermont Studio Center Burlington, Vermont (2009). 

Toronto Library. Solo Exhibition (2015) Daffodil Gallery Exhibition Edmonton, (2015) 20 Annual Paint Spot Art Walk - Edmonton, AB (2015).

Vancouver Art Exhibition Vancouver, BC (2015).

Paint Spot Exhibition Edmonton, AB (2014)

Toronto Public Library Exhibition (2012) African Heritage Month (2012) YMCA, Cultural Exhibition Canada (2012).

Play on Play on Australia/Nigeria Children Exchange Project Toowoomba, Australia Lagos, Nigeria (2009) Beauty in Lines show (2019).

Play on Play Australia/Nigeria Exchange Project Exhibition – Lagos, Nigeria (2008) Art Digenous, Group Exhibition - Toowoomba, Australia (2007) Gallery Café, Exhibition Sydney, Australia (2007) Nuit Blanche, Gallery Exhibition (2007)