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Emma Metz

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Business Owner & Live Commerce Host

Palmstreet
03.2026 - Current
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - painting, ceramics

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale

Skills

  • Art Instruction
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Ceramics & Studio Practices
  • Art fabrication
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Display Design
  • Customer Engagement
  • Studio Operations
  • Classroom Management
  • Creative Development

Timeline

Independent Business Owner & Live Commerce Host

Palmstreet
03.2026 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

Greenlens
02.2025 - 03.2026

Afterschool Art Instructor

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
09.2024 - 05.2025

Associate Buyer

Rolling Ridge Nursery
01.2024 - 01.2025

Studio Instructor & Tech

SIUC Craft Shop
01.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - painting, ceramics

Southern Illinois University
Emma Metz