Hosted live shopping streams to showcase products and engage customers, resulting in increased real-time sales. Managed customer communications, inventory, and daily operations while developing specialized order-fulfillment system for secure shipment of fragile items.
Visual Merchandiser
Greenlens
Alton, IL
02.2025 - 03.2026
Directed in-store display development to support merchandising and brand standards.
Created and fabricated in-store displays for retail presentation.
Organized merchandise and products for clear, appealing display.
Painted murals to support store visuals and branding.
Selected newest trendy products as buyer for store assortment.
Led product packaging design through concept development and final completion.
Afterschool Art Instructor
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
09.2024 - 05.2025
Facilitated hands-on art workshops, guiding students in exploring various artistic mediums while providing constructive feedback to support creativity and artistic growth. Maintained a positive and engaging learning environment through effective classroom management.
Associate Buyer
Rolling Ridge Nursery
01.2024 - 01.2025
Selected and purchased pottery and accessories for the store. Sourced new products and identified potential supplier leads while developing vendor relationships to expand product offerings, improve availability, and support customer demand.
Studio Instructor & Tech
SIUC Craft Shop
01.2021 - 12.2023
Taught private and group art classes while managing studio operations, including kiln firing, glaze mixing, and clay processing and preparation. Assisted in organizing and running craft-related events to support student engagement and school activities.