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Degrees
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BA Art, San Jose State University
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My Expert Service
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I have excellent qualifications in Graphic Design: (Logo Design, Book Cover Design, Editorial Design, Brochure Design, Illustrations, etc.), Painting: (Portraits, Designs, Landscapes, etc), Sculpture: (Stone, Bronze, Found Object Sculpture, etc), Photography: (Model, Landscapes, Ocean Scenes, Weddings, Athletic, etc.) Drawing: (Pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil, etc.)
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Experience & Qualifications
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I am a life long artist with more than (40) years experience, I also produce art using Adobe Illustrator, and photoshop, I produce brochures using Adobe InDesign etc.
Talala Mshuja (Long Form)
P.O. Box 1093
Felton, CA 95018
cell:(650) 814--6787
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Highly motivated/multi-functional, 30+ years experience in the high-tech art/cultural/educational/training fields.
QUALIFICATIONS: Strong capability/work talent to produce in any art, cultural enrichment/educational related field. Exceptional background in Human Resource management/project management. Strong communication skills/training. Excellent people interface skills, production methods. Curriculum development experience.
SOFTWARE: Macintosh/PC Systems/Adobe Illustrator/Adobe Photoshop/Quark Xpress/MicroSoft Word, PowerPoint,
MicroSoft Excel. Fast learner on new software requirements.
EDUCATION: BA/Fine Art, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA (1967)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Nairobi Cultural Center Inc. ( Non profit Arts Organization) - Talala Mshuja Desigh Studio, Felton, Ca., Belmont, Ca 01/2009-Present - Executive Director (Part Time)
Organize/manage art gallery/studio. Develop art class/curriculum. Develop Art & Cultural Enrichment Workshops/Cultural Displays/Workshops/Lectures/Demonstrations. Developing infrastructure for non-profit entity to implement new business/social entrepreneurship program activities. Developing retail fine arts gallery for global expansion. Community development (1968/1999) - Organized/managed art gallery/studio. Developed curriculum for art classes/art & cultural enrichment workshops/cultural displays,lectures, demonstrations. Organizing Nairobi Soul Festival III.
WyoTech (Technical College), Fremont, CA 03/2007—01/2009
Independent Test Proctor, Admissions Dept. Administered ATB entrance exams. Managed student test exams/records. Interfaced with Director of Admissions/Admission Reps/Tutors/Director of Education/CEO. Conducted testing procedures/managed student files.
Nairobi Cultural Center Inc. Art Gallery, Belmont, CA 02/1968—Present
Executive Director (Part Time) - Organize/manage art gallery/studio. Develop art class/curriculum. Develop Art & Cultural Enrichment Workshops/Cultural Displays, Workshops, Lectures, Demonstrations. Developing infrastructure for non-profit entity to implement new business/social entrepreneurship program activities. Interface with Dean of Business Development for organizational donorship funding, treasury, financial support. Developing retail fine arts gallery for global expansion. Community development (1968/1999) – Organized & managed art gallery/studio. Developed curriculum for art classes/art & cultural enrichment workshops/cultural displays,lectures, demonstrations. Organized Nairobi Soul Festival II.
Americorps, San Francisco Bay Area/Richmond, CA 09/2006—02/2007
Developed/organized mini art workshops at East Palo Academy, Ravenswood City School District in Youth Development. Art Instructor for Art/Cultural Enrichment Workshops/Menlo Park, CA. Implemented art lectures/demonstrations.
IBT & Bryman College, San Francisco/Santa Clara/San Jose, CA 08/2000—08/2006
Independent Test Proctor/Admissions Dept. - Administered ATB/CPAT/SRA entrance exams. Managed student test exams/ records. Interfaced with Director of Admissions/Admission Reps/Tutors/Director of Education/CEO. Conducted testing procedures/managed student files.
Talala Mshuja Design Studio, Palo Alto, CA - Belmont, CA 02/1987—Present
CEO/Project Manager – Managed & Designed numerous Art Projects, presentations, exhibitions throughout the San Francisco bay area.
SM County Office of Education/SAN MATEO CTY., CA 04/1999—06/2000 - Substitute Teacher - Managed classrooms in San Mateo Cty. Schools/Hillcrest Juvenile Detention/Ravenswood City School District/Flood/Menlo Oaks Schools/Pre-High School students. Managed severely emotionally disabled students.
Lam Research, Fremont, CA 1994
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
tmshuja
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