Dana Peska
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional Artist with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas an example of this is the Legacy Art Gala that was orchestrated and managed by Dana Peska.. Creates compelling, inspiring, and engaging pieces.
Peska's oeuvre encompasses paintings, installations, and various works through paint, paper, concrete, canvas, textiles, and dried foliage.
Organized independent candidate with project management experience who is successful at undertaking multiple priorities and a strong track record of completion.
I have the desire and compulsion to consistently create to bring the beauty of art and introduce it to clients in a new and stimulating way.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Artist
Self Employed Artist
02.2020 - Current
- Ability to create compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces that draw the viewer in and invite them to picture themselves as part of the tableau.
- Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration. An example of this is the Legacy Art Gala, a gala created and hosted by myself to introduce Tampa Bay to extremely talented local artists. The gala showcased painters, singers, dancers and a fully immersive experience.
- Was a featured artist and presented at the Dali Dozen at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
- Optimistic and positive attitude with a strong drive to create team spirit and experience in collaboration with other professionals and artists.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, clay, stone, textile, wood, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces for customers.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
- Design and paint unique murals for professional and business clients.
- Designed and built display racks for commercial clients building a fresh new earring business.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Designed and produced immersive events for clients.
- Created fine art oil on canvas for galleries.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
- Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
Personal Assistant
Dunn Trust
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed and oversaw the maintenance of multiple properties across the United States.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Assisted client in wardrobe consultation and redesign.
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Assisted in event coordination, organization and construction of event decor.
- Created custom paintings for my employer.
- Assisted in design concepts for residences, purchased furniture and decor, coordinated delivery and installation.
- Installation of art in multiple residences.
Shop Manager
Modulo Design Studio
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Strong track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas, as exemplified through work as the manager of Modulo, an architect and design firm based in Tampa, FL.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols, and instituted OSHA protocols that were not in place prior to my arrival.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Played a key role in client retention. Met with potential clients to discuss project designs and concepts, checking in with clients regularly to ensure job standards were being met and excelled.
- Assisted in design recommendations to the owner and lead architect and designer.
- Oversaw client project installations.
Executive Assistant
EWI Construction (Rebranded Ellison Construction)
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Worked one on one with client retention.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Managed residential building sites, maintained order and schedules for all staff on job site.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Acted as personal assistant outside of jobsite to the owner. Maintained residence needs and assisted in personal care requests, scheduling, organizing, family care.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed jobsite payouts.
- Scheduled and coordinated jobsite companies.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Created and managed punch lists with multiple companies.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Pitched design concepts to clients.
Education
GED -
Home Schooled
Freeport, IL2001
Skills
- Merchandise Display
- Oil Painting
- Interior Design Knowledge
- Project Design
- Paint Mixing
- Muralist
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Creative Design
- Sculpting and Molding
- Graphic Arts Design
- Artwork Display
- Maintain Portfolios
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Carpentry
- Creation Building and Installation
Timeline
Professional Artist
Self Employed Artist
02.2020 - Current
Personal Assistant
Dunn Trust
01.2018 - 02.2020
Shop Manager
Modulo Design Studio
08.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Assistant
EWI Construction (Rebranded Ellison Construction)
02.2013 - 08.2017
GED -
Home Schooled