Clement Thompson
Houston,TX
Summary
At 29 years old, I have developed into a ceramic artist and craftsman who enjoys exploring different ceramic styles. During my childhood in Galveston, Texas, 1 began working in ceramics at the age of 9 with an art teacher in the city. 1 was taken under his wing, and he taught me everything I needed to know about ceramic art as well as other art mediums. While attending Lamarque High school, 1 received my first award for an eight-inch tall, wide bodied ceramic pot.
In 2014, 1 enrolled as a music major at Texas Southern University with a minor in art. After touring the Biggers Art Center, and then taking a ceramics class from Professor Jesse Sifuentes, I changed my major to art. During my undergraduate years at TSU, Professor Sifuentes became a mentor to me both in the studio and in life. One of my best memories was a recent weekend when the two of us went on a Houston "Clay Crawl" and visited Foelber Pottery Gallery and Studio, Third Coast Clay, and McCheek's Studio. it Was wonderful to meet and connect with other ceramic artists in the Houston community.
After graduation, I plan to work towards developing my teaching skill with the goal of opening a ceramics space for teaching and exhibiting works in my hometown of Galveston. After a year, I will pursue my MFA degree with a concentration in ceramics, This summer, 1 willwork on several ceramic projects as a Sarah A. Trotty Cultural Intern, 1 truly look forward in the future to traveling and studying the ceramic works of traditional artists in both Japan and West Africa,
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Associate
Walmart
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Teacher's Assistant
TSU
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted Art Teacher in preparing and organizing lesson plans for classes.
- Provided guidance to students in the creation of art projects, ensuring proper technique was utilized.
- Managed classroom environment, ensuring a safe and positive learning atmosphere.
- Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.
- Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
- Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
- Managed classroom of up to XX students, fostering an environment conducive to learning and creativity.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Graded assignments and exams in a timely and fair manner.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Provided feedback on completed assignments or tests related to specific subject matter.
Cashier
Office Depot Inc
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Operations Manager
Moody Gardens Inc
Galveston, Texas
12.2009 - 09.2013
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2023
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TX12-2014
Skills
- Merchandise display set up
- Order selection and preparation
- Retail transactions
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Time Management
- Automated testing
- Display Setup
- Selling art merchandise
- Pottery/Ceramic artist
- Teacher
- Crossman
- Hanging different pieces of art For certain frame
- All good in different forms of medium of art
- Customer Service
Timeline
Front End Associate
Walmart
05.2023 - Current
Cashier
Office Depot Inc
08.2020 - 12.2021
Teacher's Assistant
TSU
03.2019 - 12.2023
Operations Manager
Moody Gardens Inc
12.2009 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School