In 2006, Omar ***** founded La ***** Gallery an event based Gallery and a great resource for Contemporary and ***** *****, created mainly not only represent artists that embrace a traditional form of art, but also as an avenue and voice for intellectual and social criticism. Omar has, in past exhibits, represented some of the best artist Los Angeles has to offer. Many of the artists have risen from an underground movement and are well respected and revered in many circles. Along with this phenomenal force, Omar ***** also mentors undiscovered talent in a desire to contribute to the momentum into a movement that is already present in Los Angeles.
Mr. ***** is a motivated, personable business professional with several awards and a successful track record of profitable small business ownership. Strong marketing, financial and business management experience in a community setting, strong knowledge of working art exhibits, knowledge in handling artwork, organizing image files and installing new exhibitions. Talent for quickly mastering technology - Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Microsoft, and PowerPoint, Excellent knowledge about the visual *****, Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Access and InDesign and Dreamweaver. Superior communication and interpersonal skills, Remarkable ability to effectively coordinate programs to showcase gallery and artists. Mr. ***** is flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
In 2009 Mr. ***** awarded a Special Congressional Award, a State of California Senate Award, California State Legislature Assembly Award and a Los Angeles County of Riverside as a Special Recognition in The Promotion of The *****.

University of Texas at El Paso
Major: Business Administration w/Minor Art History

California State Assembly - Certificate Of Recognition - "Special Recognition In The Promotion Of The *****" - Bonnie Garcia Member of Assembly - 80th Assembly district - California State legislature

Certificate Of Special Congressional Recognition - "Special Recognition In The Promotion Of The *****" - Mary Bono- Member Of Congress.

State Of California Senate - Certificate Of Recognition – Special Recognition For Youth Support "Youth In Film and video Workshop" – James F. Battin Jr. – Senator – 37th District

County Of Riverside - Certificate Of Recognition - "Special Recognition In The Promotion Of The *****" - Roy Wilson, Chairman Board Of Supervisors – County Of Riverside.

 Created and organized art events throughout Los Angeles working alongside City Commissioners, Ambassadors, Art Collectors and Dealers, City Institutions.

 Created, designed, conceptualized and gave a strong online presence to: www.la*****gallery.com

 Organized Fundraisers.

 Mounted and followed up on sales campaigns.

 Familiar working within the ***** Art industry, especially retail, e.g.; galleries, boutique ***** art shops, museums, alternative galleries, etc.

 Maintained and updated database of gallery items