Amy Crossman
SANTA CRUZ,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Liaison to the Dean
UC Santa Cruz Arts Division
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty to increase engagement and academic success.
- Coordinated events to promote arts programs and student involvement.
- Led efforts that increased awareness of arts opportunities among diverse student populations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in student support services.
- Showcased comfortability in professional settings.
Sales Associate
Palace Arts
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided knowledgeable guidance on fine art, craft, and office supplies, helping customers select materials suited to their artistic goals, skill levels, and budgets.
- Demonstrated strong product expertise across virtually all mediums, including framing.
- Offered creative solutions and material recommendations to artists, students, teachers, and hobbyists to improve their project outcomes.
- Processed transactions accurately using the POS system and handled cash, card payments, and returns.
- Restocked inventory, monitored low-stock items, and communicated store needs to management.
- Built relationships with customers, encouraging repeat business.
Student Employee, Scientific Illustration and Graphic Design
UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Produced a series of 10 detailed paintings documenting phenological changes within a study area of the Fort Ord Natural Reserve, demonstrating strong observational skills and attention to detail.
- Maintained disciplined field journaling and sketching practices, capturing fine-scale environmental features and compiling comprehensive weekly records.
- Contributed to the development of project documentation and written reports to support team research and communication goals.
- Designed flexible, reusable templates for future student use, incorporated feedback rapidly while prioritizing client needs.
- Earned a solo exhibition at the UCSC MBEST Research Park, showcasing 18 completed works in a gallery-style show and creating promotional materials for the opening.
Intern, Illustration and Graphic Design
NatureBridge
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Created an illustration series of six graphic posters, each showcasing one of NatureBridge’s campuses with a distinct visual style.
- Refreshed and redesigned print and web materials, including one-pagers and campus maps, to strengthen visual clarity and brand consistency.
- Developed the logo and full visual identity for NatureBridge’s Evening on the Lake event, designing supporting assets such as photo strips, tablecloths, and podium graphics.
- Fostered positive collaboration across departments, integrating feedback thoughtfully and proposing creative alternatives when appropriate.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Front of House
Humphry Slocombe
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided bilingual customer service in Spanish and English, recommending products and services tailored to customer needs.
- Effectively managed time and multitasking during high-volume periods to maintain a smooth and positive customer experience.
- Operated point-of-sale systems with accuracy, handling cash transactions, performing financial calculations, and completing deposits.
- Maintained compliance with procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art, History of Art and Visual Culture
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, USA06-2026
Skills
Strong attention to detail & organization
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
Visual communication & storytelling
Exhibition planning & installation
Organization & record-keeping
Material expertise in art and craft
Awards
- Norris Center Award (2024)
- William G. Irwin Foundation Project Grant (2025)
Timeline
Student Liaison to the Dean
UC Santa Cruz Arts Division
09.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Palace Arts
10.2024 - 10.2025
Student Employee, Scientific Illustration and Graphic Design
UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve
11.2023 - 09.2024
Intern, Illustration and Graphic Design
NatureBridge
06.2023 - 09.2023
Front of House
Humphry Slocombe
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Art, History of Art and Visual Culture
University of California, Santa Cruz