Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Awards
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BETH VARNI

BETH VARNI

Round Hill,VA

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Versatile Illustrator with BFA degree and cartoon and computer graphics expertise. High-level technical and collaborative skills leading to outstanding results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

FREELANCE ARTIST

Freelance
01.2009 - Current

● Artist for titles such as Dust Bowl Dancer, Marked, and Joshua Black

● Colorist for titles such as Home,

● Cover Art for titles such as Dust Bowl Dancer,

Select Clients: Amigo Comics, Caliber Comics, Source Point Press, Horde Comics, Wikid Publishing, Black Wolf Productions (Todd Black), Hannu Kesola

  • Built long-lasting relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional work that met or surpassed expectations.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Determined accurate price quotes to bring in steady business and maximize revenues.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.

GAME CONCEPT ARTIST

Nerburger Games
01.2009 - Current

● Commissioned work in mediums across the board for various individuals and companies

● Concept art for Burn Bryte with Role 20

● In Cover art,interior illustrations, monster designs, kickstarter materials for Murders & Acquisitions, Capers, and others with Nerdburger Games

● App Store Games from various clients: Tikicart 3D, Ray Gun Girl, Gunpowder Plot

  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Demonstrated versatility as an artist by working on both stylized and realistic projects across multiple platforms.
  • Enhanced visual storytelling by developing unique and dynamic character concepts.
  • Met every studio deadline for each project by leveraging strong task prioritization abilities.
  • Assisted art directors in defining and maintaining the overall artistic vision of projects.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Hand And Stone, Lykens Chiropractic
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Massage therapist licensed through National Massage Therapy Institute
  • Focused on stress relief, clinical massage therapy, and reflexology.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

REALTOR /PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

COLDWELLBANKER
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Realtor with Coldwell Banker servicing the I-95 corridor in Stafford, Manassas, Woodbridge and Prince William.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.

●Manage client appointments and paper work for managing agent

●Manage paperwork for loans/ rental applications/ Contracts/ Leases/ Background checks(financial and criminal)

  • Appraised commercial properties, maintaining accuracy and employing knowledge of area markets for accuracy.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Fostered trust among clients by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding personal information during each transaction agreement period.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.

●Advertisement management for managing agent, seos, brochures, business cards, banners, open houses, website management, listing management

●Draft correspondence to maintain client relations with personal touches approved by Agent

CUSTOMER SERVICE

2nd & Charles, Kohl’s, Charlotte Russe, and Target
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Assist card holders with account queries, billing issues, and payment arrangements.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Education

No Degree - Massage Therapy

American Massage And Bodywork
Tysons Corner Va
03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.2012

Skills

  • Visual Elements Integration
  • Subject Research
  • Critical Analysis
  • Oil painting
  • Project Design
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
  • Concept Development
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Client Communication
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Visual storytelling
  • Complex problem solver
  • Client Consultations
  • Documenting and Recording Information

Awards

  • Ringo Award Nominee: Best Anthology - Grief
  • Won 2018 BAMFSIES Judges Spotlight Award: Capers
  • Nominated for 2019 Indie Groundbreaker Awards for both Best Rules and Best Art: Capers
  • 2019 ENnie for Best Free Product: Die Laughing
  • Finalist Prism Awards 2017: Active Voice, The Comic Collection

Timeline

MASSAGE THERAPY

Hand And Stone, Lykens Chiropractic
01.2021 - 01.2022

REALTOR /PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

COLDWELLBANKER
01.2017 - 01.2019

FREELANCE ARTIST

Freelance
01.2009 - Current

GAME CONCEPT ARTIST

Nerburger Games
01.2009 - Current

CUSTOMER SERVICE

2nd & Charles, Kohl’s, Charlotte Russe, and Target
01.2006 - 01.2011

No Degree - Massage Therapy

American Massage And Bodywork

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Virginia Commonwealth University
BETH VARNI