Experience

BlackRock Center for the Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Instructor at Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB), Montgomery County

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Provide an exemplary out-of-school time (OST) system, where all children and youth will have opportunities to thrive. EBB is committed to helping students develop a sense of belonging, build relationships with peers and adults, acquire new skills, develop new interests and increase school attendance as a result of their participation in the program. Providing sufficient breadth and depth of programs will support student achievement and personal growth, in turn inspiring youth to achieve their full potential. Show less

• Art Instructor

  • Oct 2013 - Present



MC Recreation Summer Fun Center & Damascus Community Recreation Center, Montgomery County Government

• 25520 Oak Dr, Damascus, MD 20872

• Assistant Director MC Recreation Summer Fun Center

  • Jun 2014 - Present



Montgomery County Recreation

• Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Dr, Damascus, MD 20872

• Recreation Assistant V, Damascus, MD

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Managing a specialized recreation activity, program or directing the activities in support of community center based operations. Supervised other part-time employees and volunteers. Duties include planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating Recreation programs, activities and community center operations. Exercise tact and judgment to ensure participant safety and discipline, and to develop and maintain good relations with the participants and the community, who are diverse ages, cultural and ethnic groups, and socio-economic levels. Collecting data to evaluate program and participant needs. Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR training and administer when necessary. Show less



City of Gaithersburg

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Art instructor

  • Nov 2006 - Present

  Natalya B. Parris has been teaching art classes for children “Inspired by the Masters”, “Russian Folk Art,” "Fun Art." In 2013 Arts Barn Summer Camps Ms. Parris teaches "Fun Art" Camp where children learn how to create unique artwork using household items, recycled items and food. Create art that is reminiscent of the works of famous artists like Paul Klee and Jackson Pollock. Ms. Parris also teaches "Art Around the World" Camp where children learn about Australian Aboriginal Art, African Masks, Russian Folk Art, Dragons in Japanese culture and Spirit Art (Canadian Inuit Art). Create your own original art using different media. Show less

• Gallery Curator, City of Gaithersburg

  • May 2007 - Jun 2010

  I find artists, advertising art programs, organize art exhibits and juried competitions, recruit committees to jury the artworks, develop the artist application form, developed power point presentations of the artworks, organize and host art receptions, make innovative presentations introducing each artist and explaining the theme of the exhibit to the audience, prepare exhibition schedules, design and install exhibits, work with each artist individually on selling their artworks and kept records of all the commissions from the sale of artworks, work with the media in helping to provide information and images of the artworks, give interviews and answer questions about the exhibits for the articles. Show less



City of Gaithersburg, Department of Recreation, Parks, & Culture

• Gaithersburg, MD USA

• Recreation Leader IV

  • Nov 2006 - Present

  Perform advanced level work, frequently at a supervisory level, handling a variety of assignments or problems independently. Oversee aspects of the program, activity, or event; work directly with and assist patrons and vendors; provide information and services; and ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants. Direct the activities of subordinate staff. Supervises and monitors the work of program, activity, or event staff. Assists with the implementation and organization of cultural, arts, and special events programming, including but not limited to, festivals, concerts, weddings, parties, programs, and lectures. Purchases, assembles, distributes, and/or inventories event supplies and equipment. Distributes marketing materials, fliers, and posters. Greets patrons or participants at events; answers questions and provides assistance as needed. Assists with event logistics (i.e., directs attendees, checks parking passes, directs traffic, guards barricades, posts signage, monitors stage schedules). Perform duties of Cash Manager or Unit Manager at events. Performs in-office administrative support functions (i.e., photocopy, laminating, computer/word processing, program registrations including art classes and camp registrations, selling and organizing ticket sales.) Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. Administers first aid and/or CPR if necessary. Show less



ART GALLERY YONA

• gallery curator, artist, art instructor

  • 2006 - Present



Russian Joint-Stock Company of Energy and Electrification “EES Rossii” (RAO “EES Rossii”)

• specialist of the 1st category in the scientific-&-tech. prog. sec. of the build. industry depart.

  • Apr 1990 - May 1995