Courtney Gatewood
Nashville,TN
Summary
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and allows me to utilize my interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy. My versatile artistic skills encompass drawing, painting, sculpting, and digital art. With a sharp eye for detail and a solid grasp of composition and color theory, I create original and impactful artistic pieces that resonate with audiences. Whether working with traditional or digital mediums, I am dedicated to bringing my artistic vision to life and continuously refining my craft.
Work History
Intern
Elephant Gallery
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Participated in networking events to build valuable connections within the industry for future opportunities.
Owner
Courtney’s Creative Palette
2020 - 2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Teacher assistant
Grandmama’s House of Preschool and Child Development
2020 - 2021
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 8-15 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
Sales associate
Cracker Barrel
01.2019 - 2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
12.2024
Associate of Science -
01.2023
High School Diploma -
05.2008
Skills
- Management skill
- Visual Art Creation
- Traditional drawing
- Creative capabilities
- Art history
- Creative Direction
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Service
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Business Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, 2019-2024, APSU
- Professor Bruce Childs Scholarship Endowment, 2024
- Barbara Beach Art Scholarship, 2023, 2024
- Fortera Foundation Bridge Scholarship, 2023
Exhibitions
- Artist Talk, Times Square, NYC, 2024
- 56 Annual Student Exhibition, APSU, 2024
- OFF THE WALL, APSU, 2024
- FOCUSFEST, APSU, 2024
- DAC and Friends Exhibit, Clarksville, TN, 2024
- Different Shades of Coffee, Art + Design Building, APSU, 2024
- Figures and Faces, Las Laguna, CA, 2023
- Femina, Ontario, CA, 2023
- Woman, Ontario, CA, 2023
- Inspirations, Ontario, CA, 2023
- Exhibizone Grand Prize (10th edition), Vancouver, BC, 2023
- Virtuoso, Art + Design Building, APSU, 2023
- The Unseen Diagnosis, Art + Design building, APSU, 2023
Publications
- Artishonish Magazine, 31
- Artishonish Magazine, 32
- Artishonish Magazine, 39
- Artist Talk Magazine, 25
- Observica, 25th Issue - Elite Edition 2023
Volunteer Experience
Children’s Ministry Grace Community Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
References
- Alex Lockwood
- Paul Collins
- Patrick Vincent
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Intern - Elephant Gallery
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sales associate - Cracker Barrel
01.2019 - 2020
Owner - Courtney’s Creative Palette
2020 - 2022
Teacher assistant - Grandmama’s House of Preschool and Child Development
2020 - 2021
Austin Peay State University - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
Austin Peay State University (APSU) - Associate of Science,
Mckenzie High School - High School Diploma,
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