Maryam Rohani Vakili
Objective:
I am a dedicated and determined individual with a solid educational background in the Social
and Behavioral Sciences and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and
Humanities), with a Bachelor of Arts in progress. I am eager to leverage my diverse skill set and
passion for art to make meaningful contributions to the larger art discourse and culture.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Art (Spring 2025)
California State University, Northridge
- Bachelor of Arts in Art (Fall 2023)
California State University, Northridge
- Associate of Arts (Spring 2020)
Pierce College
Certificates in:
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- IGETC-General Education
- Art & Humanities
Professional Experience:
Exhibitions
Solo:
- 2024 – I Am Woman CSUN Shed Gallery
Group:
- 2024 – True Beauty Exhibizone Smart Exhibitions
- 2024 – SPECTACTACLE D’ARMURE Ceramic
- 2024 – For the Love of Making, Manzanita Hall
- 2023 – Painting Guild Annual Juried Show
- 2023 – Salon des Refuse’s CSUN Purple Crit Room
- 2022 – Emergence After Isolation CSUN West Gallery
- 2022 – The Black Joy and Liberation Art Showcase
Employment
Bank of America (2007 - 2014)
- Personal Banker:
- Assisted customers in opening accounts and managing existing accounts.- Supervised tellers and personal bankers as a Sales and Service Associate.
- Received multiple Best Teller certificates and was awarded Best Banker of the Year.
Strengths:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking and artistic abilities
- Accepting and acting upon critique and collaboration
Extracurricular Activities:
- Volunteering in New Horizon School (Preschoolers) for two years
- Volunteering for LA Unified School from First grade to eighth grade for nine years.
- Active participation in the Math Club and STEAM Group, Pierce College
- Art History Tutor, the Learning Center at Pierce College
- Member of the Painting Guild in CSUN
- Member of Ceramic Club
- Member of Illustration Club
- Teaching painting to children ages 6-14
- Teaching hand billed ceramic to children ages 6-14
- Instruct in Sip and Pain events
References: Available upon request.