Proficient Art Designer passionate about using creative stories and characters to inspire others. Skilled in transforming ideas into physical concept and design.
Work History
Sales Associate
4 Months
Gretchen's Hallmark | 04.2026 - Current
Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and effective communication.
Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
Trained new sales associates on store procedures, product knowledge, and customer engagement techniques.
Collaborated with team members to create appealing merchandise displays that enhance sales.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Studio Staff
1 Year 3 Months
Pottery Studio | 01.2025 - 04.2026
Mentored junior staff in pottery techniques and studio best practices.
Coordinated workshops and events to engage community participation in pottery arts.
Evaluated production techniques, leading to improved quality of finished pieces.
Fostered a collaborative team environment, enhancing communication among staff members.
Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Oversaw daily studio operations and managed incoming calls and correspondence.
After-School Teacher (Art Enrichment)
1 Year 1 Month
The Connection For Families | 02.2019 - 03.2020
Created and presented clever lessons to engage students in art and creativity.
Provided warm, safe and supportive environment for developing social and emotional growth.
Assisted with academic lessons and homework.
During summer months, collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to Camp Director.
Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities such as fashion, painting and drawing to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
Studio Staff Member
1 Year 1 Month
Color Me Mine | 06.2018 - 07.2019
Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
Provided expert administrative support to meet daily requirements and maximize team productivity.
Volunteered to help at events, functions and company meetings.
Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Ordered and re-stocked supplies for pottery and ceramics.
Supervised painting, glazing and firing ceramics within kiln
Hosted community birthday parties and special events
Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Visual Merchandiser
2 Years 1 Month
White House Black Market | 10.2016 - 11.2018
Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color
Provided support on sales, refunds, posted feedback and policy changes.
Designed and implemented visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement and promote product.
Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
Partnered with store personnel during remodels or relocations to ensure seamless transition of visual merchandising elements into new spaces.
Visual Merchandiser
2 Years
Old Navy | 06.2013 - 06.2015
Created visually pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
Promoted merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure. Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color
Collaborated with shipping department staff to efficiently move new product to sales floor.
Supervised marketing signage to promote new product and weekly sales and special events.
Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
Education
High School Diploma
Governor Livingston High School | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 06-2008