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Holly Lafave

Sudbury,Massachusetts

Summary

Innovative Visual Art Teacher with a degree in Interior Design, with experience in research, planning and implementing to meet the needs of the position. This includes developing curricula that satisfy visual arts and common core state standards as an Arts Educator. Proficient in communication about art styles and mixed media concepts to help students or clients gain a well-rounded arts education and passion in their area of interest. Outgoing professional, engages with students or clients to promote love of design and art aesthetics. Fosters creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress as a project manager would lead an account for design clients. Valuable educator whose passion about artist design and art history styles make a good design coordinator.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Teacher

Groton-Dunstable Middle School
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Purchased and managed art room supplies, equipment and resources on a budget: Maintaining records and needs.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques related to their personal interests.
  • Taught classes on color theory, building with various materials, cohesive design and the history of design and artistic styles.
  • Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations, accommodations, and diverse teaching methods.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums, to create a district wide art show and to address student needs.

Furniture Sales Consultant

Lay-Z-Boy
05.2006 - 04.2007
  • Researched furniture materials and suggested pieces to clients based on budget and style.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
  • Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
  • Followed up with clients after installation and delivery to gauge customer satisfaction.
  • Worked within budgetary constraints to advise quality and design of furniture in houses, apartments and mobile homes.
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors and distributors to negotiate best available prices.

Wholesale Showroom Representative

The Devon Group
06.2005 - 02.2006
  • Addressed each customers' needs and wants to recommend suitable product options at the Boston Design Center Showroom.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach deadlines.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Kept detailed records of inventories, dye lots, remaining quantities, product availability dates, completed sales and customer information to enhance customer experiences.
  • Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Reconciled billing discrepancies with regulatory agencies and finance department.

Education

Master of Arts - Art Education & Leadership

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2000

Skills

  • Group Instruction, Negotiation and leadership
  • Research, Planning, Digital and Sketch Design
  • Sales Record Management
  • Communication of Art & Design Plans
  • Reporting Progress
  • Customer Service
  • Proposal Preparation
  • Furniture, Fabric and Accessory Selection

Timeline

Art Teacher

Groton-Dunstable Middle School
11.2021 - 06.2023

Furniture Sales Consultant

Lay-Z-Boy
05.2006 - 04.2007

Wholesale Showroom Representative

The Devon Group
06.2005 - 02.2006

Master of Arts - Art Education & Leadership

Boston University

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Pine Manor College

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