Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director
The Fine Art Company
01.2004 - Current
Owner/founder Fine Art Company -Fine Art/Teaching.
Fine Art- Paint everyday to build body of work and increase inventory for resale in galleries across country. Established Sales and Marketing, Performed Curating of art Shows, increased new gallery representation, organized inventory/shipping.
Teaching -weekly Painting Workshop, Corp. Team Building Events, Private Lessons, Date Nite
Developed and maintained network of local supplier relationships to diversify product pipeline
Fostered favorable community relations, expressing value of partnership and enhancing corporate public image
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
Volenteer Art Teacher
We Can Still Shine
07.2015 - 07.2020
Art lessons to over 50 children rescued from abusive family situations
Children showed strong increased sense of pride when able to create beautiful art for display
Children showed strong improvement in their self confidence, self worth, and overall well being
Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques
Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback
Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child
Art Teacher
Make A Wish Foundation
01.2018 - 07.2018
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media to sell their painting at auction to raise money for charitable foundation
Painting sale exceeded all hopes and sold for $23,000.
Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
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