Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
NEWH Regional Tradeshow Orlando 2024
Affiliations
WCAF EXPO
Timeline
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Dolan Gursky

Orlando,FL

Summary

A driven professional, passionate in art and aesthetics, looking to consistently evolve through learning and relationship building. A member in Orlando's hospitality industry who excels in connection, goal-achieving, and organization. Raised in the hospitality A&D community as the daughter of two industry sales professionals. Learned early, the value of strong relationships, and nothing is impossible and anything can be beautiful.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager and Art Consultant

Urban Art Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Attend meetings and presentations with designers to gain comprehension of the project, carefully select and present visually appealing designs, create the artwork, and supervise the projects until completion.
  • Design and create current striking booth art for tradeshows and events.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or personalization.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
  • Maintained effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design process, from concept to installation.

Social Media Intern

Indon International
05.2021 - Current

A Hospitality casegood and seating manufacturer

  • Boosted brand awareness by creating and scheduling content across various social media platforms.
  • Created content to catch attention of potential customers, for optimal reach, engagement, and growth.
  • Has participated in many opportunities, such as meeting with head furniture manufactures based in China.
  • Learned about furniture manufacturing over time spent working through social media.

Graphic Designer

Urban Art Company
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Mastered Adobe Photoshop to enhance and color manage high quality images to produce clients intended vision and specifications
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure designs remained fresh, innovative, and relevant in a competitive market landscape.
  • Used high performance, professional printers to produce quality art for hospitality, health care, and multi-family living

Vice President of Volunteer Club

Best Buddies Club
09.2019 - 05.2021

Best Buddies is a club that promotes inclusion and life-lasting friendships for those with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

  • Provided one-on-one assistance to special needs students during academic tasks and social time to build confidence inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Contributed to the success of school events by organizing and hosting orientations and fundraiser while promoting inclusion.
  • Conducted three years worth of interviews to find the genuine and dedicated new members for our friends with IDD.

Head Hostess

Tibby’s Resturant
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Established a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
  • Trained new staff members to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to restaurant policies.
  • Got "Employee of The Month" within first three months of employment.
  • Handled guest complaints with tact and diplomacy, working to find satisfactory resolutions promptly.


Education

No Degree - Graphic Design

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Orlando, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer relationship building
  • Project Management
  • Project planning and development
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Concept visualization
  • Design improvements
  • Effective problem solving
  • Dedicated worker
  • Customer Relationship Building

NEWH Regional Tradeshow Orlando 2024

Hosted a booth, followed by customer dinner and drinks

Affiliations

  • NEWH Soul Shine Fundraising Gala Orlando 2023
  • NEWH Sunshine Chapter Member

WCAF EXPO

Attended The WCAF Expo, the largest event in the art and picture framing industry, in Vegas where I sat in on classes, becoming more educated and shaping my craft.

Timeline

Project Manager and Art Consultant

Urban Art Company
03.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

Urban Art Company
04.2022 - 08.2022

Social Media Intern

Indon International
05.2021 - Current

Head Hostess

Tibby’s Resturant
11.2019 - 08.2021

Vice President of Volunteer Club

Best Buddies Club
09.2019 - 05.2021

No Degree - Graphic Design

Santa Fe College

High School Diploma -

Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Dolan Gursky