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Bladen Bates

Travelers Rest,,SC

Summary

Self-motivated recent college graduate with experience in the art business and legal fields. Hardworking and reliable with persuasive communication skills and attention to detail. Highly effective at managing simultaneous tasks and timelines and utilizing an attitude to "go the extra mile."

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Client Relations

Dorothy Shain Fine Art
Greenville, SC
11.2023 - Current
  • Answer incoming calls, responded to emails and other inquiries from clients, collaborators and licensing partners.
  • Assist lead artist with creating concept designs and drawings.
  • Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
  • Attended meetings to discuss project progress with artists.
  • Create agendas for meetings, take meeting minutes, distribute notes to attendees afterwards.
  • Provide administrative support such as filing, photocopying and scanning documents.
  • Maintain accurate records of artwork created by the artist on website and other platforms.
  • Prepare invoices and track payments from clients.
  • Schedule meetings with all clients, press and other prospects.
  • Compile data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.

Custom Framing Design Consultant

Bennetts' Frame and Art Gallery
Greenville, SC
11.2023 - Current
  • Review customer requests for custom framing services and discuss options to meet their needs.
  • Provide customers with frame styling advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.
  • Assess artwork condition, determine appropriate size of frames, and select appropriate materials and complementary colors.
  • Form and sustain meaningful relationships with clients.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and responding to emails.

Intern

Ryan Beasley Law
Greenville, SC
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Monitored and maintained records of court documents, including filings, motions and orders.
  • Assisted the Paralegal in drafting letters of Representation, Discovery Requests (Brady & Rule 5 Motions) and Jury Trial Requests.
  • Opened, organized, and filed all new and current cases.
  • Reviewed and summarized all Discovery (case evidence).
  • Performed research to locate case-related information when requested by attorneys or paralegals.
  • Processed all closed and collection cases to be sent to storage.
  • Organized, prepared and delivered legal documents to the appropriate courts, law offices or other destinations.

Intern

JUMPSTART Prison Ministry
Spartanburg, SC
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Interviewed participants, volunteers, community members, donors, and staff weekly.
  • Recorded each interview and took notes during the interview.
  • Produced a weekly article reflecting the information gathered during the interview to be used for Social-Media marketing purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art History & Psychology -

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
05-2023

CPD Certification - Art Law

Christie's Education Inc.

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Responsible
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relations
  • Relationship Management
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Administrative Support
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Professionalism

Leadership and Volunteering

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  • Wade Hampton HigBellringertudent Council, Student Body President & Class Treasurer; in charge of Spirit Week, which raised over $306,000 for a local charity; met once a month with the GCS District Offices to discuss leadership and issues within the schools in the district.
  • Youth in Government, Delegate & Media Team Member: Participated in mock legislature; presented bills; took pictures of conference; created a slideshow of the conference.
  • Wade Hampton High School Swim Team, Team Member, Captain; Led cheers at swim meets.
  • YoungLife's Castaway Club, Detroit Lakes, MN, Volunteer: Assisted with a variety of tasks.
  • Timeline

    Director of Client Relations

    Dorothy Shain Fine Art
    11.2023 - Current

    Custom Framing Design Consultant

    Bennetts' Frame and Art Gallery
    11.2023 - Current

    Intern

    JUMPSTART Prison Ministry
    09.2022 - 05.2023

    Intern

    Ryan Beasley Law
    01.2021 - 11.2023

    Bachelor of Science in Art History & Psychology -

    Wofford College

    CPD Certification - Art Law

    Christie's Education Inc.
    Bladen Bates