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Ella Nelson

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Professional artist, passionate about building relationships and helping people tell the stories that matter to them.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist

Self Employed
  • Sold original art pieces through fairs and customer interactions, built relationships with customers that led to later commissions.
  • Developed concepts and successfully implemented client feedback to realize their vision.
  • Identified trends and created product to meet the needs of customers.

Customer Service Representative

University of Minnesota Ucard Office
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to facilitate easy and positive customer interactions.
  • Tracked inventory and identified problems before they could grow.
  • Gave informational presentations to recently enrolled students.
  • Assisted in training new staff on office procedure and customer service standards.
  • Handled customer information discreetly.

Assistant Director (Theatrical)

University of Minnesota BFA Program, Theatre Arts and Dance
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Supported students and staff in staging, rehearsing, and performing multiple productions.
  • Assisted the Director in scheduling, trouble shooting, and communication.
  • Kept detailed notes of rehearsals.
  • Worked collaboratively to realize a shared final product that all parties were happy with.
  • Assisted in the promotion of productions.

Pizza Cook

Carbone's Pizza on 39th
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared and cooked pizza with company recipes.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station.
  • Updated order systems to keep customers up to date on their order.
  • Maintained high quality and attention to detail, building trust with customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Skills

  • Traditional drawing
  • Adobe Suite
  • Canvas
  • Excellent collaborator
  • Public speaking
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Visual communication

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

University of Minnesota Ucard Office
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Director (Theatrical)

University of Minnesota BFA Program, Theatre Arts and Dance
02.2023 - 11.2024

Pizza Cook

Carbone's Pizza on 39th
06.2021 - 01.2023

Artist

Self Employed

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Minnesota