Joel Zain Rivers

Visual Arts and Technology Teacher at The Academy for Technology and the Classics
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, MX
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Terry Cronin

Joel Zain Rivers is a talented story-teller and artist. His comic series Along the Canadian was award-winning and he worked on two incredible horror stories for Students of the Unusual. He is incredibly gifted and timely and a real joy to collaborate with. His is a name to watch in the comic book and graphic arts world! I couldn't recommend him higher. Feel free to contact me if you want me to tell you more great things about Joel. Even better search out his comic book work--it will be worth it!

Hugh Tims

Joel Zain is a great storyteller with an excellent sense of style and humor. His recent work in Geeples demonstrates that he is a serious contender in the self-publishing scene. He is not afraid to use a multitude of materials to evoke the right atmosphere and get the most from his characters and the worlds they inhabit. In person, he is a man with true love for the world of comics and is a lightning rod of congeniality and ideas.

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Credentials

  • Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
    Project Lead The Way
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Design And Modeling
    Project Lead The Way
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level III Pre K-12 Educational Assistant
    New Mexico Public Education Department
    Jul, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Teacher Of Technology Education
    New Mexico Public Education Department
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Education: Level 1 Educator Certificate, Secondary: Visual Arts
    New Mexico Public Education Department
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Academy for Technology and the Classics
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Visual Arts and Technology Teacher
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Facilitating both middle school technology and 8-12 art instruction. Facilitating both middle school technology and 8-12 art instruction.

  • Joel Zain Rivers Illustration
    • United States
    • Fine Art
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Artist
      • May 1997 - Present

      www.joelrivers.com I have and continue to work as a freelance Illustrator and Graphic Artist, as I have for the last 18 years. Some of my clients/accomplishments: Published 6-issue comic book series, Along the Canadian, with a Xeric Grant. This was my first professional outing as a writer/artist. Before that, I provided art for friend's projects, like Beginning of the Chumash, a film and children's book, and several unfinished projects. Sillywood Animation. concept art, script ideas and extensive storyboards for an pilot animation short which is part of a larger series for this independent Northern California studio. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Tarzana, California. Worked with writer Charles Santino to create monthly webcomic based ERB’s novel “The Girl From Hollywood". International Association of Privacy Professionals: Art for a series of comic strips, “Prudence The Privacy Pro”, about privacy protection starring superheroes. I illustrated 2 video audio books for Tale Tube, LLC, both based on Edgar Allan Poe stories, http://www.taletube.com/ 415 Games, San Franciso, California. Created assets and animations for this San Francisco game company. Horizon Investment, Los Angeles, California. Created 5 comic pages and mock-up of movie poster based on an original screenplay. "Pillowing” Animated Short, written by James D'Ambrosio, musical score to be composed by Marianna Filippi. Created color storyboards for later animatic. Big Room Studios. Icon Designs for an upcoming project "Yarn" social network. www.bigroomstudios.com, www.trixel.io Maine Beer & Beverage Co. Interior Store Signage and Brochure Design. www.mainebeerandbeverage.com "Glow" Animated Short, written by James D'Ambrosio, musical score to be composed by Marianna Filippi. 700+ Storyboards and consultant for a short animated film in production. I illustrated text book illustrations for a children's book on the San Francisco Earthquake for We Both Can Read. Show less

  • The Academy for Technology and the Classics
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Computer Science and Robotics Teacher
      • Jul 2021 - May 2022

      I teach Engineering Design and Robotics Classes.

    • Special Education Instructional Assistant (Education Paraprofessional)
      • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

      Part of the Student Support/Special Education Department. I co-teach within General Educators' classes and meet with small groups of students needing focused accommodations, either in person or online during the Pandemic.

  • Big Adventure Comics
    • United States
    • Retail Associate
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

      Big Adventure is my first foray into the retail side of the comics industry. I've published, written and illustrated comics and have a lot of retail experience under my belt but combining my love of sequential art and selling products is a new chapter. Big Adventure is my first foray into the retail side of the comics industry. I've published, written and illustrated comics and have a lot of retail experience under my belt but combining my love of sequential art and selling products is a new chapter.

  • Nambé
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Retail Salesperson
      • Nov 2015 - May 2018

      Retail sales, sign design, phone orders and shipping filled most of my time at Nambe’, a well-known New Mexico brand since 1951. Retail sales, sign design, phone orders and shipping filled most of my time at Nambe’, a well-known New Mexico brand since 1951.

  • Maine Beer and Beverage Company (Now Bow Street Beverage)
    • Portland, Maine Area
    • Cashier
      • Oct 2014 - May 2015

      Retail Sales, Customer Service, Stocking and Cleaning. Graphic Design and Store Signage Retail Sales, Customer Service, Stocking and Cleaning. Graphic Design and Store Signage

  • Out For Justice
    • Portland, Maine Area
    • Co-Founder/Partner/Artist
      • Feb 2012 - Apr 2014

      A full-concept design company for parties wanting to design their own toylines, T.V. shows and comics, both print and motion comics and animation. Client: DarkRose Studios Project: Character Maquette Scope: Character Re-Design, Sculpture, Mold-making, Casting Painting Website: www.darkrosestudios.com Client: N &H Productions Project: Skeleton Crew Scope: Character Design, Webdesign, Storyboard, Character Sculpture, Animatic, Animation Design Website: www.skeletoncrewcartoon.com Client: FlyLine RC Project: Room Raider Designs Scope: RC Plane Skin Designs, Package Design Website: www.flylinerc.com Show less

  • The Eagle Point Companies
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Assistant
      • Nov 2010 - Mar 2013

      Website maintenance, affordable housing marketing, file maintenance, HR projects & administrative support. Website maintenance, affordable housing marketing, file maintenance, HR projects & administrative support.

  • Northland Enterprises, LLC
    • Portland, Maine Area
    • Office Assistant
      • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

      Office administrative duties, logo design for company, IT project coordination, website design and maintenance. Research for state utility incentives. Office administrative duties, logo design for company, IT project coordination, website design and maintenance. Research for state utility incentives.

  • The Eagle Point Companies
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Administrator
      • Jan 2004 - Jun 2009

      At Eagle Point I handled day-to-day administrative tasks, executive travel, graphic design and file management. At Eagle Point I handled day-to-day administrative tasks, executive travel, graphic design and file management.

  • Prosearch
    • India
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Temporary Associate
      • Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

      I had positions at local television stations, cable service providers and local real estate developers during this time. I had positions at local television stations, cable service providers and local real estate developers during this time.

  • The People Connection
    • South Africa
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Temporary Associate
      • Mar 2002 - Dec 2002

      I worked at art galleries, law firms and for city government. I worked at art galleries, law firms and for city government.

  • Center For Electronic Art
    • Operations Manager to Director of Operations
      • Apr 2001 - Dec 2001

      after 13 months as a part-time intern at this non-profit digital art school, I was hired to replace the outgoing assistant to the Operations Director. I was responsible for scheduling and managing the intern pool, vendor orders, building management liaison, class room set-up and facilitated student arts shows and outreach programs. After the Director left, I assumed that role, too. after 13 months as a part-time intern at this non-profit digital art school, I was hired to replace the outgoing assistant to the Operations Director. I was responsible for scheduling and managing the intern pool, vendor orders, building management liaison, class room set-up and facilitated student arts shows and outreach programs. After the Director left, I assumed that role, too.

  • Starbucks
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Shift Supervisor
      • Jun 1999 - Apr 2001

      Vendor Orders, Customer Service, Partner Training

    • Barista to Assistant Manager
      • Apr 1993 - Jun 1999

      Vendor Order, Shift Supervision, Employee Training, Customer Service

  • Enlightened Sights, Santa Barbara, CA
    • Cashier
      • Aug 1992 - Mar 1993

      Customer Service, Cashier Customer Service, Cashier

Education

  • Santa Fe Community College
    Alternative Teacher License, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2020 - 2022
  • Cal Poly Humboldt
    BA Fine Art, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture
    1987 - 1992
  • Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts A Public School
    High School Diploma, Fine and Studio Arts
    1983 - 1987
  • Presidio Hill School
    Middle School Diploma

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