"Rachel [Stewart Chhabra] is a great team player who fully realizes the importance of expanding her assistance to those outside of her work area. Her commitment to providing the best customer service gained recognition and popularity within our diverse patrons.”

Victoria Tran

Administrative Specialist - Asian American Resource Center

I can't say enough about the accomplishments of Stewart Chabra in her first season as an improvisational lane character at Sherwood Forest Faire. Given a set of guidelines, and within a short period of time, Stewart created a head-to-toe costume that was ambitious, creative, well researched, and impeccably executed. Under the pressure of being cast in a principal role, Stewart exceeded the expectations of the production staff and her fellow castmates.

Donna Bonfield

Costume Director - Sherwood Forest Faire

Education

Carnegie Mellon University - BFA

Coursera [CalArts] - Graphic Design Specialization

Coursera [Michigan State University] - Design and Make Infographics Certificate

The Society of American Fight Directors - Skills Proficiency Test - Pass with Recommendation in Broadsword

The Society of American Fight Directors - Skills Proficiency Test - Pass

with Recommendation in Sword and Shield

The Society of American Fight Directors - Skills Proficiency Test - Pass

in Single Sword

Experience

Austin Galleries

Gallery Director

• Manages all operations for fine art gallery, brokerage, and formal art appraisal company.

  ·       Leads Austin Galleries staff in sales, marketing, art handling and business administration.

  ·       Serves as the primary customer service contact to facilitate all sales, business communications, and appointments.

  ·       Inspects, documents, and completes research on art for appraisals and sale pricing.

  ·       Writes formal appraisal documents.

  ·       Liaises with auction houses to broker sales of valuable artwork.

  ·       Provides personal assistance to the owner of Austin Galleries LLC.

  ·       Edits newsletter, marketing emails, and website copy.

  Key Accomplishments                                                       

  ●          Increased sales by 50% in first year.

  ●          Launched the on-line shop.

  ●          Streamlined the gallery’s system for managing inventory data.

Sherwood Forest Faire

Sir Isenbart de Bellame

• Played a principal character in a medieval fantasy festival.

  ·       Developed the character from the ground up including design, back story, accent, and mannerisms.

  ·       Performed a speaking role on stage.

  ·       Performed improv “Lane Work” in character to interact with patrons.

  ·       Performed medieval court dances.

  ·       Performed stage combat.

  ·       Applied professional stage makeup including prosthetic facial hair.

  ·       Designed and fabricated complete medieval period costume.

  Accolades                                                      

  ●          Mustache Face Award for excentric character work.

  ●          Banana Split Award for performing splits at Castle Saige.

  ●          Numerous mentions as “Favorite Character” in Patron Exit Surveys.

Asian American Resource Center

Exhibit Specialist

• Managed all exhibit related activities to showcase local artists and historical artefacts.

  ·       Lead and supported artists through the exhibit process by completing paperwork, logistics, exhibit design and copy editing.

  ·       Conducted annual juried Calls for Artists, and managed juries of local arts industry professionals.

  ·       Handled, transported, framed, and installed shipments of art.

  ·       Documented art for condition reports and insurance.

  ·       Presented public art openings and hands-on creative workshops.

  ·       Produced art education videos for the Center’s YouTube and Instagram TV.

  ·       Supervised temp staff in art handling and installation.

  ·       Designed marketing and social media outreach.

  ·       Budgeted and managed purchasing for the exhibits program.

  ·       Supported administrative, education and facilities staff to ensure that the Center operated successfully.

  Key Accomplishments                                                       

  ●          Developed and instated the SOP for the exhibits program.

  ●          Significantly increased the number of applicants to the annual Call for Artists by 30% in two years.

  ●          Expanded the in-person exhibits program to include virtual web-based exhibits and Zoom-based artist talks and workshops.

  ●          Managed two “ArtsResponders” programs which commissioned artists to produce large-scale, site-specific, “Social Practice” installations that responded to the COVID19 pandemic.

  ●         Transformed in-person, hands-on programming to web-based, interactive programming in response to COVID19 pandemic.

  List of Exhibits

Hancock Recreation Center

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

Administrative Associate

• Managed all day-to-day operations at a busy Community Recreation Center.

  ·       Lead the Front Desk Team to administrate youth, senior and adult enrichment activities.

  ·       Facilitated communication with the public as the Center’s primary point of contact.

  ·       Activated community participation by organizing events and publishing a monthly newsletter.

  ·       Processed payroll and administrated the general ledger.

  Key Accomplishment                                                        

  ●          Severed at the administrative backbone while the Site Supervisor position was vacant for 11 months.

City of Austin - Dougherty Arts Center and TCTA

Aug 2016 - April 2018