My Current CV
Curriculum Vitae
Bernardino Rodriguez
“Tsel One”
tselone(at)gmail.com
Age: 42
Education
2003-2005
BA Columbia College, Interactive Multimedia, Chicago, IL.
At Columbia’s Interactive Art and Media Department, I worked closely with instructors to produce several video documentaries, animation studies (2D and stop-motion), as well as developing interactive websites. My studies helped push my art and understanding of the latest in computer knowledge, programming and software using Apple and PC formats. I created exceptional portfolios relating to Aztec and graffiti art. My first year at Columbia College, I made it on the Dean’s list with honors. Also at Columbia, I was learning the best in multimedia website editing, programming, stop-motion/2D animation, multimedia video editing, and discussions on Information Architecture. I continue to support Columbia College as an Alumnus. 3.5/4.0 GPA.
1996-2003 (part-time)
University of Illinois at Chicago, Art History, Chicago, IL.
At the University of Illinois at Chicago, I worked closely with professors and instructors, fulfilling exciting courses. My professors and instructors assisted me in understanding the large and complicated mathematical, scientific, political and social world around me. UIC gave me valuable academic rewards by teaching me Science, Politics and Humanities. Although, I attended UIC part-time, I left with an overall 3.7/4.0 GPA.
1992-1993
American Academy of Arts, Fine Art/Graphic Design, Chicago, IL.
At the American Academy of Art I painted and executed drawings from still life, live models and other objects. My instructors taught me the fundamentals and basic principles in painting, designing and creating extraordinary art. The American Academy of Art sharpened my understanding and it also pushed my Fine Arts artistic strength. I was also learning and developing effective art marketing and art advertising practices and methodologies. My overall GPA was 3.2/4.0.
Selected Exhibit’s/Group Shows/Invitations
2015
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
2014
Horses Of Honor. "Marquez Horse". Fiberglass/Live size painted horse. Spray paint and acrylic.
McHenry County “TAG” fest and art showcase. McHenry Community College.
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
Art Deck Skateboard show. Portland, OR.
2013
Rise of the Animals, Co-curated art show for my 18 year old son, Silo Art Space.
Wabash Arts Corridor, Speaking engagement and discussion on art in downtown.
Flicks of the Flesh, street art movie host and lecturer, B1E Studio.
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
Latino Art Fest, art exhibit, DePaul University.
Outside In, graffiti art exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Sticker, Paste, Paint show, graffiti art exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center.
ShopColumbia Winter Wonder Fest, (Group Show).
2012
28th Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
4 Elements, BlueLight Lounge, (Group Show).
Flicks2Print, B1E Studio, (Group Show).
Nest Fest Show, NEIU, Live art.
Ronald McDonald Carity House/Rider Cup, Golf Ball Design.
ReBirth, Solo Art Exhibit. Howard Street Gallery.
Framed, Grand Opening Art Exhibit at SiLO Art Center. (Group Show).
Meeting of Styles 10th Anniversary Graffiti Art Show. (Group Show).
Just A Medium. Art Mural Community Project. (Arts Alive/45 & Artist Bill Weyna).
ColumbiaCrawl, Mural project in conjunction with Columbia College/Cacciatore, Co.
ShopColumbia Winter Wonder Fest, (Group Show).
2011
Arte Muerte, CISA Gallery, Hammond, Indiana (Alter/Group Show).
Modern Aztecs, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival (Curated show).
RAWArtists, Exhibit at Dana Hotel (Group Show).
HipHop Teach-In, Columbia College (Discussion and hands-on exhibit on graffiti art).
Latino Fest, Depaul Univesity (Art showcase).
Animal Circus, Mario Rodriguez drawing exhibit, Art on Armitage (Curated show).
Complex Aztec, Art on Armitage, (Solo show).
Hearts-a-bluhm, Heart’s Exhibited on Michigan Avenue (Painted 2 huge hearts).
2010
Glitch Art Show, Elmhurst IL (Group Show).
2nd Annual Fiesta Nuestra Raíces, Berwyn, IL.
Cicero Arts Fair, Cicero IL (Art Exhibit).
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College (Group Show).
Art Therapy 5th Annual Chalk Festival (Private funded chalk painting).
26th Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
Back2Basics Group Art Show (Group Show).
2009
Don’t Sweat the Technique, San Francisco, CA. (Group Show).
Barrio Fest, BAF09 Humboldt Park (Graffiti Art and workshop).
Alumni Exhibition, Interactive Arts and Media 2nd Annual (Group Show).
Mario Art Show, and benefit, Morphia Gallery (Curated Show).
PTCC, auction and art fair (Art Exhibit).
Concrete Wave, skateboard (Group Show).
Run, Blago, Run! (Group Show).
A40dable Art Auction (Group Show).
3rd Annual Estria Intl graffiti battle (Group Show).
Unusual Suspects (Group Show).
Diplomacy (Group Show).
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College (Group Show).
Art Therapy 4th Annual Chalk Festival (Private funded chalk painting).
25th Silver Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
2008
Barrio Fest, BAF08, Humboldt Park (Graffiti Art and workshop).
Graffiti Model Train (Group Show).
Vive Arte (Group Show).
Indy Windy Show, IUN Gallery for Contemporary Art, Gary, IN. (Group Show).
FOCO (Group Show).
2007
Boost Mobile Urban, 2nd place winner (Art Contest).
Poem NY Graffiti Art Exhibit, Space 900 Gallery (Group Show).
Arte de America Hispana (Art contest).
Intergalactic Street Art exhibit, CISA Gallery, Hammond, IN. (Group Show).
Mexica art at the Elbo Room (Live painting).
Mexica Arte, Mexica art exhibit with various artists, The Funky Buddah Lounge (Group Show).
2006
Dia De Los Muertos, Exhibit, National Museum of Mexican Art (Mural painting).
Collection of mixed media art, Gramercy Lounge (Group Show).
Collection of mixed media art, 2nd Annual House Music Tribute (Group Show).
2005
FUMED: Meditations on Urban Aesthetics, Polvo Gallery (Group Show).
Art at the Library, Columbia College (Group Show).
The Art Pavilion, Fiesta Del Sol (Art Exhibit).
Re: Action, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
Dark Black Water, Spot 6 Bar & Club (Group Show).
Urban 3 Way, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
Images of the Middle East in the Media, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
High Risk Gallery, group show (Group Show).
Articles/Interviews/Published Works
2014 Wilmette-Tribune, interview, feature.
2014 Columbia College Chronicle podcast interview.
2014 Daily Harold, interview, feature.
2014 RedEye, interview, feature.
2013 Echo Magazine, interview, Chicago, IL.
2013 AP, online interview.
2013 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature.
2013 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature
2012 Outside Art, review on mural project, Chicago Sun-Times.
2012 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature/skype interview.
2012 windycitylive.com, online news feature.
2011 Tools of Criminal Mischief, featured art, book by Roger Gastman.
2011 History of American Graffiti, featured art, book by Roger Gastman.
2011 Complex Aztec show review, Chicago Reader newspaper.
2011 gozomos.com online news/interview.
2009 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature.
2009 Csquared, feature and interview, online newsletter.
2008 Low Rider Arte, feature art, Low Rider Arte Magazine.
2008 Publisher and Editor Trade Magazine, profile, Chicago, IL.
2008 Chicago Weekly News, interview, Chicago, IL.
2008 Extra Extra, profile, Chicago Sun-Times.
2007 Extra Bilingual Newspaper Street Art, feature and interview.
2007 Extra Bilingual Newspaper first-ever photo edition.
2006 La Raza Newspaper, Arte O Disastre, interview, Chicago, IL.
2005 Extra Bilingual Newspaper, Hispanic Heritage art contest winner.
1994 Bomb The Suburbs, featured art, book by William “UpSki” Wimsatt.
Video/Television/Film
2014 Horses of Honor, local media coverage, unveiling, Chicago, IL.
2013 “Tsel One”, interview/feature, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
2012 Kitchen Crashers, guest appearance, (HGTV, December airing), Chicago, IL.
2011 RAWArtists, online interview, Dana Hotel, Chicago, IL.
2011 Fox News, Heart-a-bluhm, Heart, featured art. Chicago, IL.
2008 WGN Live, Sox/Cubs mural, interview, Chicago, IL.
2008 LatiNation, TV Show, interview.
2007 “Heaven”, Chicago graffiti movie, interview, Chicago, IL.
2004 Exposure, interview, Columbia College, TV Dept., Chicago, IL.
I have written, directed and produced two mini-documentaries for a class at Columbia College called “Video for Interactive Multimedia”.
2004 "Graffiti Lords" Mini-Documentary on street art, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
2004 "MARIO’s" Mini-Documentary on a Palestinian barber salon, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
Lectures/Teachings
2015 Saint Francis Xavier, Wilmette, IL. Discussion and mural project. 2014 New Trier High School, Wilmette, IL. Discussion and mural project.
2014 MMC, McHenry Community College. Discussion on street art.
2013 SiLO Art Center, Chicago, IL. Teaching urban art.
2012 Highland Park HS, Highland Park, IL. Discussion and mural project on urban. 2012 Introduction on Graffiti/Urban Art. SiLO Art Center, Chicago, IL. Teaching urban art.
2012 Elgin High School, Elgin, IL. Discussion and mural project on urban art.
2012 Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL. Discussion and taught urban art. After School program.
2011 Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL. Discussion and taught urban art. After School program.
2011 Milwaukee Avenue Art Fest. Discussion on Aztec and graffiti art.
2009 MMC, McHenry Community College. Discussion on Aztec art.
2008 Foreman High School, Chicago, IL. Discussion on graffiti as art.
2003 Holy Cross High School, Chicago, IL. Taught art fundamentals and color theory.
Volunteer Work
2012-2014
Future Founders Foundation, Chicago, IL.
Assist in presenting skillful guidelines, instructions and workshops to high school and grade school students. Epic Academy, Catalyst High School and Otis Elementary.
Professional Skills
Mediums: Enamel, chalk, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, ink, pencil, paint and oil markers.
Proficient in: Microsoft and Apple platforms.
Programs: Adobe software, Microsoft office, OS X, Dreamweaver.
Animation: 2D animation and Stop Motion animation.
Assist Front/Back of the house hotel operations.
Conduct exceptional and outstanding customer services.
Understanding Airline/Airport ground operations.
Working Experience
My working experience is in the hospitality industry. I have over 20 years working in front and the back of the house. I have assisted the Front Desk, Guest Services, Concierge, Business Center, Shipping/Receiving Departments. Most of my experience is in the Guest Services Department where I have assisted checking guests in/out, performed all guest requests, luggage delivery/storage and controlling the outer drive from vehicular traffic. Supporting guest service satisfaction and initiatives.
2011-Present
Hyatt Rosemont, Rosemont, IL.
Guest Services Agent/Transportation Ambassador.
2014
Whitehall Hotel, Chicago, IL.
Door/Bell/Valet Attendant.
2009-2010
Ambassador East Hotel, Chicago, IL.
Door/Bell Attendant, Guest Services Agent.
2001-2008
American Airlines, O’Hare Airport, Chicago, IL.
Ground Maintenance/Fueling.
2008
Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL.
Bell Captain
2007
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Chicago, IL.
Door/Bell Attendant
1992-2003 Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL.
Door/Bell Attendant, Guest Services Agent, Bell Staff Supervisor.
