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Don David Young

Palm Springs,CA

Summary

Entrepreneurial Artist highly skilled in creating unique mosaics, mixed media pieces and paintings utilizing variety of innovative methods. Demonstrated formulating strategic advertising campaigns combining grassroots marketing and social media to promote artistic services and artists in community. Trained fine artisan with specialized experience in fine art techniques. Known for bold, creative style and recognizable designs. Diligent College Student focused on Fine Arts and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist

self employed
Palm Springs
01.2001 - 12.2023
  • Instructed classes on drawing basics such as shading techniques and color theory.
  • Created promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for upcoming events or classes.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design and fabricate custom mosaic pieces and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces.
  • Monitored events, trends and other circumstances to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
  • Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
  • Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions.
  • Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
  • Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
  • Provided guidance and technical assistance to other artists when needed.
  • Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
  • Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
  • Selected materials for use based on strength, color and texture.
  • Assisted with curating exhibitions at museums or galleries by selecting pieces from local collections.
  • Participated in critiques of other artist's work within the community.
  • Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
  • Integrated and developed visual elements to produce illustrations of ideas, emotions or moods.
  • Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
  • Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
  • Developed new concepts for paintings or sculptures based on client requests.
  • Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
  • Developed logos for businesses based on customer specifications.
  • Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX
01.2001

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Artist

self employed
01.2001 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Brookhaven College
Don David Young