Claire Miller
West Olive
Summary
Creative individual with background spent in freelance art jobs and in creative positions. Engaging demeanor works in demanding environments yet remain cool under pressure. Self-expressive professional uses variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale or exhibition. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating art. Committed to developing and producing high-quality artwork for various purposes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Arts Program Leader
Benjamin's Hope
05.2023 - Current
- Lead art classes for adults with disabilities
- Make lesson plans and projects for Art program.
- Help and support people to find creativity in a meaningful way.
- Help and support for adults with disabilities with fine motor skills and active engagement in a creative way.
Sidekick
Benjamin's Hope
02.2022 - Current
- Daily support and care for adults with disabilities in group homes.
- Help with daily living activities
- Help and support with Life Enrichment activities
- Full support in medication administration and personal care
Muralist
Several Employers
02.2020 - Current
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Designed and executed 8 original artwork murals for various private clients and business owners throughout 2020 to 2023
Apprentice
Family Member
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped with home renovation projects
- Painted walls, ceilings, household hardware
- Put up brick wall
- Painted outside of house
- Landscaping
Framer
Hobby Lobby
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Regular maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Assembled and installed custom frames
- Helped design custom mat and frames for customers with personal artwork.
- Cut glass and mat boards
- Ordered needed supplies regularly through order forms
Education
West Ottawa High School
Holland, MIGraphic Design
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MIHigh School Diploma -
Homeschool
Holland, MI06.2021
Skills
- Digital design - Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite
- Painting - professional muralist, freelance design painting
- Art teaching/instruction
- Framing
- Typography and hand lettering
- Caregiving for adults with disabilities
- Construction
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Activity Planning
- Artistic flair
@clairemiller_art
Timeline
Creative Arts Program Leader
Benjamin's Hope
05.2023 - Current
Sidekick
Benjamin's Hope
02.2022 - Current
Apprentice
Family Member
08.2021 - 12.2021
Framer
Hobby Lobby
05.2020 - 01.2021
Muralist
Several Employers
02.2020 - Current
West Ottawa High School
Graphic Design
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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