Inspiring Art Educator with photography and design experience offering background guiding well-rounded art curriculum. Planned and presented hands-on activities teaching basic skills in various media. Gently offered positive reinforcement, suggestions and constructive feedback to students, resulting in gradual improvement.
Skills
Photography
Customer Service
Art History
Administration
Communication
Microsoft Office 365 Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
DSLR, Digital, Film Cameras and Lenses: Nikon, Sony
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXExpected in 08/2020 ā āBachelor of Fine Arts:Studio Arts-Photography - GPA:
Certifications
ACSI Certified as of April 2022
Texas Teaching Certification in progress through Alt Certification program Texas Teachers of Tomorrow. Estimated Completion October 2022.
Experience
Calhoun Intermediate School District - Secondary Art Teacher Marshall, MI, 08/2021 - Current
Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
Designed lesson plans and modified according to student progress.
Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Planned field trips to museums, galleries and art exhibitions.
Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Cardinal Financial - PRODUCTION MANAGER Charlotte, NC, 03/2019 - 04/2021
Oversee the production of personalized gifts, favors, and labels for Great Little Favor Co, one of the highest-ranking large format print production e-commerce shops on Etsy
Assist with the digital workflow, print production, order delivery, and clerical duties
Print Production: Coordinate printing projects from start to finish
Define the digital or print workflow and the timeline for completion
Print physical media using Canon and Epson Large Format Printers before carefully packaging and shipping orders within the hard deadline
Art Direction: Coordinate printing projects from start to finish
Define the digital or print workflow and the timeline for completion
Print physical media using Canon and Epson Large Format Printers before carefully packaging and shipping orders within the hard deadline
Improve the production process by implementing automated systems, improving upon existing processes, and eliminating unnecessary tasks
Administration: Assist management with business tasks
Schedule appointments, field telephone calls, receive and direct visitors, perform word processing, and file documentation
Perform digital asset management
Coordinate and organize digital and photographic assets for future projects
Customer Service: Increase sales and online ranking by improving brand perceptions and customer experiences
Appease dissatisfied customers by evaluating complaints, querying for solutions, and implementing remediation's.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Peninsula - ART INSTRUCTOR Redwood City, CA, 12/2016 - 04/2019
Promise Neighborhood in collaboration with, Art Education: Participated in the East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood, an initiative providing children with multidisciplinary
art resources and education
Teaching: Taught art fundamentals while promoting discovery, self-esteem, and awareness
Student Management: Encouraged student creativity in a respectful, nurturing environment
Enforced courteous
communication, self-expression, and orderly conduct
Planning: Designed and executed art lesson plans fostering critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
WEBSITE PORTFOLIO
Cabela's - Cabela's Outfitter City, STATE, 10/2018 - 04/2019
Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Educated customers on product and service offerings.
Accomplishments
Awarded best of show at the Exotic Wildlife Association Annual Members Meeting resulting in winning photo being the December 2020 magazine cover.
Awarded private studio space during 2019-2020 academic years to produce and study photography.
Awarded public showing space in Fall 2019 as well as Spring 2020 at Texas Tech University School of Art Galleries, as well as CASP Studios in Lubbock, TX.
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