Elle Viray
Jacksonville
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated professional seeking a Teacher Assistant position at Otis College of Art and Design, eager to gain valuable experience while contributing to the journey of Foundation year students. A strong background as a Teacher Assistant for AP Art History, along with extensive tutoring experience, ensures a smooth transition into this role. A demonstrated commitment to helping others is complemented by exemplary communication skills, fostering effective collaboration with educators and peers. Diverse volunteer experiences and proficiency in graphic design, photography, Procreate, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator through various projects highlight the ability to work efficiently in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Photographer
The Yellow House
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with clients to create custom photographic concepts to meet their individual needs.
- Photographed, edited, and retouched images to meet client expectations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues and clients during a photo shoot.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills while managing multiple shots simultaneously.
AP Art History Teacher Assistant
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted teacher by making presentations or grading papers for the class.
- Offered to tutor or aid students on content discussed in the class.
- Took attendance of class for the teacher.
- Taught class when the teacher wasn't able to come to class.
Yearbook Member
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized photography equipment and edited photos and images to improve their quality in Adobe Photoshop.
- Researched topics related to school events and activities.
- Conducted interviews with various staff and students.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ensured that all deadlines were met throughout each stage of production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA05.2028
High School Diploma - Visual Arts Painting/Drawing
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts
Jacksonville, FL06.2023
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator certification
- Confidence
- Creativity
- Customer Service
- Sewing by hand
- Mathematical proficiency
- Organized and Efficient
- Photography
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Professional Appearance
- Sales experience
- Effective team collaboration
- Effective time management
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
- Scholastic Art and Writing Award Winner in 2022 and 2023. Won in total 11 Gold Keys and 3 Silver Keys.
- Duval County Public School Art 2022 - 2023 Winner. I have won multiple Awards of Excellence and Merit with my artwork.
- My art has been published in the Elan Literary Magazine 3 times in 2022-2023.
- I have received a Duval County Public School Art Seal in 2023 for Graduation.
Certification
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator Certification - 2022-2025
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
04.2024 - 07.2024
Photographer
The Yellow House
07.2023 - 07.2023
AP Art History Teacher Assistant
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
Yearbook Member
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
08.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - Visual Arts Painting/Drawing
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design
Awards
Scholastic Art and Writing Award Winner in 2022 and 2023. Won in total 11 gold keys and 3 silver keys., Duval County Public School Art 2022-2023 Winner. I have won multiple Awards of Excellence and Merit with my artwork., My art has been published in the Elan Literary Magazine 3 times in 2022-2023., I have received a Duval County Public School Art Seal in 2023 for Graduation., Received various scholarships including Merit Scholarships, Presidential Award Scholarships, etc. from various art colleges for my artistic abilities and academic success.
Availability
I live at Park West Apartments and walk to campus. It takes around 10-15 minutes to get to campus, so I'd preferably like to work in person/on campus on days I am already there for class or remote on days I am not if possible. If not I will need enough time to walk to and from campus after my classes to get to my shift.
Monday: I have an on campus class from 8AM - 3PM.
Tuesday: I have one on campus class from 12:30PM - 3:15PM and another on campus class from 3:45PM - 6:30PM.
Wednesday: I have an online class from 12:30PM - 3:30PM.
Thursday: I have an on campus class from 8AM - 3:30PM.
Friday: No class.
Weekends: Unavailable
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