STEFFI HIBBARD
STEPHANIE HIBBARD, MFA
Miami, Florida | steffihibbard@gmail.com | LinkedIn | Saatchi
OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastically seeking a career to further my experience and knowledge in the field of fine art, art consultation, curation, art production and writing.
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Master of Fine Arts, Visual Arts, 2019
Thesis — “Niche: An Unconscious Awareness of Environmental Conditions that Impact the Aesthetic of the Gestural Marks.”
18 Graduate Level Art History Courses Completed
Bachelor of Art in Art, Painting, 2012
Minor in Art History
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 2010
Degree incomplete, three out of four years achieved.
Broward College
Professional Teaching Certificate, 2016
Nine out of twelve credits achieved.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Arteza Art Supplies
Tools implemented while working at Arteza: Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Slack, Asana, Jira, Confluence, Mac and PC Technology.
Manager of Consumer Product Testing, 2021
· Hired and managed employees.
· Scheduled and maintained all products to be tested weekly, with a strict adherence to an annual pipeline.
· Wrote budgets, product testing manuals, SOPs, and job descriptions.
· Consulted with Marketing and Production Teams, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance.
Senior Product Tester, 2020
· Trained new product testers.
· Organized all sample products and testing materials.
· Scouted and booked artists and influencers for promotional events and projects.
· Networked for the company, finding new resources for promotional content and product testing.
· Communicated results to the Miami’s Executive Team and Minsk’s Research & Development Team.
Product Tester, 2019
· Tested sample products and wrote detailed reports based on qualitative and quantitative results.
· Presented and demonstrated products to C- Suite Executives, the Executive Board Members, and Investors.
· Consulted with Customer Service to troubleshoot and resolve issues with current products.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Arteza Art Supplies, 2019- 2021
Instructor – “Product Tutorials”
Developed presentations and demonstrations about individual art products; Presented the information as a deck to the entire company, as Professional Development, once a month
Archdiocese of Miami Virtual School, 2019
Teacher – “Chemistry, Marine Science, Physics, Biology and Honors Courses”
Maintained weekly lesson plans – Managed students with differentiated instruction – Assessed students, formative, and summative assessments – Administered all grades – Collaborated closely with parents, counselors, and administration to set students up for success, with their online coursework.
Florida International University, 2018
Teaching Assistant – To Professor Sharon ‘Pip’ Brant in “Painting I-IV”
Assisted with midterm and final exam critiques for all students enrolled in any level of painting, at the University. Assisted with and critiqued seniors presenting their BFA Thesis Exhibition artwork.
American Heritage School, 2018
Teacher – “Chemistry and Honors Courses”
Maintained weekly lesson plans – Managed classrooms with differentiated instruction – Assessed students, formative, and summative assessments – Administered all grades – Collaborated closely with parents, counselors, and administration to set students up for success – Assisted with school wide Science Fair Events – iPad-based classroom.
Florida International University, 2017
Teaching Assistant – To Professor Sharon ‘Pip’ Brant in “Painting I-IV”
Assisted with midterm and final exam critiques for all students enrolled in any level of painting, at the University.
Florida International University, 2016
Teaching Assistant – To Professor Sharon ‘Pip’ Brant in “Painting I-IV”
Created educational content to present to the class, created painting assignments for all skill levels, counseled and guided students to complete their artwork, critiqued their artwork.
Monsignor Edward Pace High School, 2013- 2017
Teacher – “Chemistry, Marine Science, Physics, Biology and Honors Courses”
Developed curriculum for all courses – Wrote all syllabi – Planned pacing guides – Maintained weekly lesson plans – Managed classrooms and laboratories with differentiated instruction – Organized and regulated laboratories – Assessed students, formative and summative assessments – Administered all grades – Collaborated closely with parents, counselors and administration to set students up for success – Coordinated school wide Science Fair Events – Moderated clubs, such as Environmental Club and Key Club – Founded and coordinated Marine Science Day Events – iPad based classroom
Somerset Pines Academy, 2013
Teacher – “Physical and Life Science”
Developed curriculum for all courses – Wrote all syllabi – Maintained weekly lesson plans – Managed classrooms and laboratories with differentiated instruction – Organized and regulated laboratories – Assessed students, formative and summative assessments – Administered all grades – Collaborated closely with parents, counselors and administration to set students up for success – Coordinated school wide Science Fair Events – Moderated clubs, such as Environmental Club – Tutor for Math and Science FCAT Preparation – Acting member of the Math Committee
Bright Minds Tutorial, 2012- 2013
Tutor – “Math and Science”
Maintained weekly lesson plans – Assessed students, formative and summative assessments – Collaborated closely with parents, counselors and administration to monitor students’ improvements in their core courses
St. Lawrence School, 2010- 2012
Substitute Teacher – “Grades 1- 8”
Implemented daily lesson plans – Managed classrooms with differentiated instruction – Assessed students – Collaborated closely teachers to ensure students success while their primary teacher was absent.
EXHIBITING EXPERIENCE
Laundromat – “The Inbox Project”
Artist, October 2020
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum – “RISK”
Artist, MFA Thesis Exhibition, April 2019
DORCAM – “Women of Vision”
Artist, City of Doral’s International Women’s Day, March 2019
The Frank Gallery – “Jazz in the Pines”
Artist, City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, February 2019
Laundromat Art Space – “Shape Shifting”
Artist, November 2018
Florida International University’s Graham Center Art Gallery – “Landscape Painting”
Artist, September 2018
Two& – “Last Call”
Artist, August 2018
ArtServe – “RedEye: Beyond”
Artist, July 2018
The Frank Gallery – “Frank Contemporaries of the Month”
Artist and Lecturer, June 2018
KER Gallery – “A Look Inside”
Artist, May 2018
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “People + Places”
Artist, April 2018
Laundromat Art Space – “The Variety Show”
Artist, March 2018
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “Curious Show”
Exhibition Coordinator, February 2018
Florida International University – “FASA Studio Crawl”
Artist, November 2017
KER Gallery – “Fractured Affinities”
Artist, November 2017
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “Text Show”
Artist, November 2017
Brickell City Center – “Roofs Rising Exhibit”
Artist, October 2017
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “Landscapes Show”
Artist, October 2017
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “Painting Thesis I and II Show”
Exhibition Coordinator, September 2017
Florida International University W10 Art Gallery – “First Season”
Solo Artist, August 2017
Walgreens Vitrine on Collins Avenue – “In One’s Element”
Artist, April 2017
Florida International University – “FASA Studio Crawl”
Artist, October 2016
Florida International University Riccardo Silva Football Stadium– “Inner/ Outer Space”
Mural, Artist, October 2016
Bakehouse Art Complex – “Because You Say”
Artist, October 2016
Miami Beach Urban Studios – “Intuitive Drawing Show”
Workshop with Clive King, Participant and artist, August 2016
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
“Meet Steffi Hibbard: Visual Artist”
Shoutout Miami, 2020
“Niche: An Unconscious Awareness of Environmental Conditions that Impact the Aesthetic of the Gestural Mark”
MFA Program Thesis/ Stephanie Hibbard, 2019
“RISK Master of Fine Arts Exhibition”
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, 2019
Miami Niche/ Laura Vailati, 2019
“RISK Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Miami, 2019”
MSA XPERIMENTAL, 2019
DORCAM/ City of Doral, Florida, 2019
“Fine Arts Student Association Promotes FIU Artwork”
PantherNow/ Cristina Gonzalez, 2019
VoyageMIA, 2018
KER Gallery, 2018
Miami Art Guide, 2018
“ArtServe’s RedEye BEYOND party dances from medium to medium”
Sun-sentinel/ Krislyn Placide, 2018
The Frank Art Gallery , 2018
“Frank Contemporaries Exhibition & Emerging Arts Professionals Meet Up”
The Frank Art Gallery, 2018
KER Gallery/ Christopher Rodriguez Barake and William Burke, 2017
“These 1,100 Tiny Houses Represent Someone Who Needs A Home”
Miami CBS Local Channel 4/ Dave Warren , 2017
“FIU ART + ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH ARTCENTER/ SOUTH FLORIDA”
Carta News FIU/ Andrea Perez, 2017
“Intuitive Drawing Workshop with Clive King”
FIU MBUS/ Carta, 2016
“Tunnel Vision”
P’an Ku Literary Art Magazine, 2015
“Pace High Students Teach Fifth Graders at Marine Science Day”
Archdiocese of Miami/ Rene D. Basulto, 2015
“Pace Key Club Participates in Coastal Cleanup Day”
The Miami Laker/ Rene D. Basulto, 2015
LANGUAGES
English– native language.
French– speak, read, and write with basic competence.
German–speak and read with basic competence.
MEMBERSHIPS
ArtTable Affiliate Member and Chapter Leader, 2020- 2021
FIU Fine Art Student Association Member, FASA, 2016- 2019
ArtTable Mentee, 2016- 2019
AdvancEd Recertification Committee Member at Monsignor Edward Pace High School, 2015- 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Florida Department of Education Temporary Educator’s Certificate, 2012- 2019.
Professional Education Test, Passed on first attempt.
General Knowledge Test, Passed on first attempt.
Religious Class Certification, Passed all five courses.
VIRTUS Certified, Passed and Maintained, 2010- 2019.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Arteza’s Holiday Donations, Facilitator, and volunteer, December 2020
Arteza’s Back to School Donations, Volunteer, August 2020
Arteza’s Holiday Donations, Facilitator, and volunteer, December 2019
Arteza’s Back to School Donations, Facilitator, and volunteer, August 2019
Arteza's Kiosk at Sawgrass Mills Mall, Live Painting, July 2019
Florida International University’s W10 Gallery Reconstruction, Fall, 2017
Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s STEM Bootcamp Event, Facilitation, Spring, 2016
Monsignor Edward Pace’s Participation in Sunny Isle’s Booogie by the Beach Event, October 2014
Monsignor Edward Pace’s Participation in FIU’s International Coastal Clean Up, 2014
Somerset Pine’s Academy’s Environmental Campus Clean Up, Spring, 2013
Somerset Pine’s Academy’s Environmental Campus Clean Up, Fall, 2012
St. Lawrence School’s Annual Carnival, 2009- 2018
AWARDS
Employee of the Month, Arteza Art Supplies, 2020
Graduated on the Dean’s List, Master of Fine Art, 2019
Graduated on the Dean’s List, Bachelor of Art in Art, 2012
REFERENCES
Upon request