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Work History
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Christopher Mikesell

Granger

Summary

Professional tattoo artist with extensive experience in creating custom designs and applying tattoos with precision, ensuring high standards and reliability in meeting client expectations. Skilled in various tattoo techniques, sanitation protocols, and client consultations, adaptable to changing needs and trends. Known for artistic creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Electric Diamond Tattoo
11.2020 - Current
  • Work alongside clientele to design and execute their new tattoo. Either through reinterpreting a specific image, designing a specific image based upon their verbal descriptions or taking several references and creating something new and unique per their request.
  • Personally handle all consultations and scheduling either in person or through email.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sterile work environment by adhering to strict sanitation standards in accordance with industry regulations and IDPH policy.
  • Educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, reducing the risk of infection or complications post-tattoo session.
  • Managed inventory of supplies including ink, needles, gloves, and sterilization products to ensure optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Participated in local and traveled to tattoo conventions, representing the studio while networking with fellow professionals in the industry.
  • Maintain state licensing though yearly and biyearly testing

Licensed Tattoo Artist

5 Point Studios
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Work alongside clientele to design and execute their new tattoo. Either through reinterpreting a specific image, designing a specific image based upon their verbal descriptions or taking several references and creating something new and unique per their request.
  • Personally handle all consultations and scheduling either in person or through email.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sterile work environment by adhering to strict sanitation standards in accordance with industry regulations and IDPH policy.
  • Educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, reducing the risk of infection or complications post-tattoo session.
  • Managed inventory of supplies including ink, needles, gloves, and sterilization products to ensure optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Participated in local and traveled to tattoo conventions, representing the studio while networking with fellow professionals in the industry.
  • Maintain state licensing though yearly and biyearly testing

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Lucky Gal Tattoo and Piercing
02.2014 - 07.2017
  • Work alongside clientele to design and execute their new tattoo. Either through reinterpreting a specific image, designing a specific image based upon their verbal descriptions or taking several references and creating something new and unique per their request.
  • Personally handle all consultations and scheduling either in person or through email.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sterile work environment by adhering to strict sanitation standards in accordance with industry regulations and IDPH policy.
  • Educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, reducing the risk of infection or complications post-tattoo session.
  • Managed inventory of supplies including ink, needles, gloves, and sterilization products to ensure optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Participated in local and traveled to tattoo conventions, representing the studio while networking with fellow professionals in the industry.
  • Maintain state licensing though yearly and biyearly testing

Education

GED -

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
03-2008

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Safety protocols
  • First aid certification
  • Blood borne pathogen certification
  • State issued Tattoo license
  • Power tools operation
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Woodshop operations
  • Woodworking techniques

Certification

  • Licensed Tattoo artist - 2013-current
  • First Aid Certified
  • Bloodborne Pathogens training certified
  • Tech Math course Certification

Interests

  • Woodworking
  • DIY and Home Improvement

Timeline

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Electric Diamond Tattoo
11.2020 - Current

Licensed Tattoo Artist

5 Point Studios
07.2017 - 11.2020

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Lucky Gal Tattoo and Piercing
02.2014 - 07.2017

GED -

Des Moines Area Community College

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