Abby DiCocco
Clifton Park
Summary
Passionate and resourceful, offers unique perspective and innovative approach to engaging with others. Combines artistic nature with strong communication skills in problem solving. Known to think outside the box, thrives in dynamic settings and excels at connecting with diverse groups, ensuring memorable and informative experience for all visitors. Dedicated to fostering inclusive and welcoming environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tang Guide
Skidmore College
07.2025 - Current
- Led guided tours, enhancing visitor engagement and satisfaction through informative storytelling.
- Mentored new guides, promoting knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
- Analyzed visitor feedback to refine tour content and improve overall guest experience.
- Monitored artwork for protection of the work, enforcing museum etiquette.
Admissions Ambassador
Roger Williams University
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed incoming calls from potential applicants seeking information regarding admission process.
- Served as a mentor for incoming first year students who needed guidance navigating through their first year of college.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with guests and answering questions about admission requirements.
- Provided comprehensive tours of campus to prospective students
Arts Management Intern
WaterFire Providence
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Drafted comprehensive reports on project progress and presented findings to senior management team members.
- Performed research into industry best practices for process optimization.
- Assisted in curation and installment of gallery shows
- Served as a docent for gallery events, touring the facility and educating gallery visitors
Sales Associate
Staples
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Helped customers find and select products.
- Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
- Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art & Architectural History
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2025
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Lightroom Classic
- Premiere Pro
- Event Planning
- Written and verbal communication
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Digital Photography Experience
- Strong organization
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Tang Guide
Skidmore College
07.2025 - Current
Arts Management Intern
WaterFire Providence
08.2024 - 12.2024
Admissions Ambassador
Roger Williams University
08.2022 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Staples
06.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art & Architectural History
Roger Williams University
Coursework
- Art & Architectural History I and II
- Art & Architectural History of the Islamic World
- Art & Architectural History of the Medieval World
- Art & Architectural History of the Classical World
- Art & Architecture of the Italian Renaissance
- Italian Renaissance Palaces
- History of Modern Architecture
- History and Theory of Photography
- Theory & Methods of Art & Architectural History
- Museum Studies
- Visual Arts Photography I, II and III
- Ceramics - Wheel Throwing
- Ceramics - Hand Building
- Visual Arts Mixed Media Fibers
- Visual Arts Jewelry Making