Homemade Jewelry
Essie Jackson
Artist
Owings Mills,Maryland
Summary
Enthusiastic Artist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility. Educated and practiced in wide range of creative methods, practices, equipment and tools. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Jewelry Industry. Adobe, Photoshop and Indesign proficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Customer Framer
Aaron Brothers Custom Framing At Michaels
Towson, MD
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Constructed custom built designs according to specifications discussed with customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Carefully handled delicate and important documents and artworks entrusted with me
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment and tools.
- Operated various tools to cut, shape and construct various parts of the frame until completion (includes the frame, fillets, glass, mat board, even the artwork itself in specified cases)
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Used staple guns, glass cutters, and various blades safely and without incident.
- Maintained detailed daily work records to accurately determine final costs for customers and supervisors.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Certified Custom Framer
Michaels Arts And Crafts
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Constructed custom built designs according to specifications discussed with customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Carefully handled delicate and important documents and artworks entrusted with me
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment and tools.
- Operated various tools to cut, shape and construct various parts of the frame until completion (includes the frame, fillets, glass, mat board, even the artwork itself in specified cases)
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Used staple guns, glass cutters, and various blades safely and without incident.
- Maintained detailed daily work records to accurately determine final costs for customers and supervisors.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts And Crafts
Lutherville-Timonium , MD
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NY 01.2013 - 05.2016
Fashion Design
Parsons Paris
Paris, France 08.2014 - 05.2015
Fine Arts
Carver Center For Arts And Technology
Towson, MD 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Teamwork and Collaboration
Sewing, Pattern Making, Draping
Sculpture
Technical illustration
Hand and power tools
Composition
Drawing and Painting with Various Mediums
Interests
Typography/Handset Letterpress/Calligraphy
Bookbinding
Crochet/Knitting
Timeline
Certified Customer Framer
Aaron Brothers Custom Framing At Michaels
07.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Custom Framer
Michaels Arts And Crafts
01.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts And Crafts
12.2017 - 01.2018
Fashion Design
Parsons Paris
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School For Design
01.2013 - 05.2016
Fine Arts
Carver Center For Arts And Technology
08.2008 - 05.2012