BONG SOO KIM
Edison,NJ
Summary
Interdisciplinary Artist with a lifetime's enjoyment of creating art with 8 years of formal training. Promoting exceptional skills in Illustration and Painting. Core Competencies include commerical awareness, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Decision Making, Communication and Responsibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Galaxy Nail and Spa II
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored staff performance
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Lead Art Instructor/ Studio Manager
Pinot's Palette
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Booked and Managed painting events in a timely manner
- Executed over hundreds of different painting styles
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to attract and retain quality personnel
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Instructed new team members on how to complete tasks
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts/Illustration -
Union County College
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration -
Montclair State University
2025
Skills
- Employee training
- Project oversight
- Able to speak two languages, English and Korean
- Organizational skills
- Multiple Painting skills
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Gimp(photoshop), Excel, and Powerpoint
Accomplishments
Received the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Award Silver Key.
Created commissioned artwork for clients, meeting their specific requirements and deadlines.
Honors And Awards
- Employee of the Month Certificate, Pinots Palette 2020
- Winner of The 2013-2014 Student Art Competitions, Union County College
- Honorable Mention: Westfield Art Association Spring 2012 Exhibition
- Winner of (Silver Key): The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of 2011, Montclair Art Museum
- First Place Winner: Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest 2009
Activities
- President: Art Society of Union County College (2013-2014)
- Volunteered in developing sheriff Art magazine at UCC in Spring (2011-2013)
- Volunteered at Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside, NJ (10/11/14)
- Attended Fine Arts Studio of Edison (2004-2010)
References
- Young Joo, General Manager/Owner, Galaxy Nail and Spa II, 441Main st, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, galaxynailandspa2@gmail.com
- Carmella Bassolino, General Manager/Owner, Pinots Palette, 196 W Main St, Somerville, NJ, 08876, +1(973)901-1902
Portfolios
My portfolio consists of traditional and digital illustrations with mixed mediums.
Timeline
Manager
Galaxy Nail and Spa II
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Art Instructor/ Studio Manager
Pinot's Palette
11.2018 - 08.2021
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
06.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts/Illustration -
Union County College
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration -
Montclair State University
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