james bloor
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Artist
Self-employeed
Orland Park, FL
05.1976 - Current
- Created original artwork utilizing various mediums and techniques.
- Developed unique concepts for exhibitions and personal projects.
- Collaborated with local galleries to showcase artistic creations.
- Participated in community art events to promote personal brand and work.
- Participated in critique sessions to refine artistic skills and techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
- Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
- Developed new concepts for paintings or sculptures based on client requests.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions.
- Maintained an organized studio space, ensuring a conducive environment for artistic creation.
- Analyzed trends in the art world to stay current and relevant in artistic expressions.
- Received and incorporated feedback from clients and peers to improve artistic outcomes.
- Sourced and purchased materials, maintaining a budget for art supplies and expenses.
- Applied various finishing techniques to protect and enhance the appearance of artworks.
- Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals.
- Ensured compliance with copyright and intellectual property laws in the creation and distribution of art.
- Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, vendors and media representatives.
- Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
- Monitored events, trends and other circumstances to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
- Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities.
- Produced home-based print materials and multi-media software.
Cashier
Target
Oakland Park, FL
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Communicated promotions and sales effectively to customers during checkout interactions.
- Followed company procedures for handling cash, credit, and electronic payments.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall store operations and workflow.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Floral design
Designs by Sean
Oakland Park
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Participated in workshops or seminars related to floral design techniques.
- Provided training to new employees on proper floral design techniques, equipment use, and store policies.
- Researched current trends in floral design and merchandising techniques.
- Researched new trends in floral design techniques in order stay up-to-date with industry developments.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from customers regarding floral design options.
- Operated floral design equipment such as cutters and shapers, as needed.
- Researched new trends in floral design industry to stay current on popular styles.
- Organized supplies, tools and equipment needed for floral design projects.
- Analyzed customer requirements and developed technical designs to meet the needs of the project.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, standards and technologies related to UI and UX design.
- Designed live, cut, dried and artificial floral and foliar arrangements to fulfill customer requests.
- Collaborated with business users to understand their requirements and implement them into the database design.
- Cleaned up debris around the property; disposed of trash properly in designated areas.
- Stored all cleaning supplies in designated areas after use.
- Identified potential problems with existing designs and proposed solutions.
- Contributed creative input into the design process for merchandise associated with particular cultures or areas.
- Merchandised floral arrangements attractively to showcase wide range of available designs.
- Developed and implemented creative floral designs for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Assisted with implementation of new methods or processes designed to improve overall product quality.
Floral Designer
Exquisite Events Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Designed custom floral arrangements for weddings and special events.
- Selected quality flowers and materials from trusted suppliers.
- Collaborated with event planners to understand design preferences.
- Researched current floral design trends for innovative ideas.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace during busy events.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming shipments of fresh flowers.
- Organized flower inventory to ensure availability for customer orders.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by recommending flower pairings and greenery options for floral arrangements.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with local courier services for timely delivery of floral arrangements.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers to maintain adequate stock levels in the store.
- Provided guidance on care and maintenance of freshly cut flowers.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
Magazine table top editor
Brides for Demetrious
New York, New York
05.1999 - 04.2012
- Edited wedding articles for clarity and style in bridal publications.
- Collaborated with writers to develop engaging content for readers.
- Reviewed submissions to ensure adherence to editorial guidelines and standards.
- Conducted research on wedding trends and topics to enhance article quality.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts for publications.
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
- Maintained an awareness of industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead.
- Oversaw artwork, layout and printing, adhering to deadlines and budget requirements.
- Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Floral Designer
David Beahm
New York, New York
- Designed custom floral arrangements for weddings and special events.
- Selected fresh flowers and greenery from local suppliers for arrangements.
- Assembled bouquets, centerpieces, and installations according to event themes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace and tools.
- Assisted in setting up floral displays at venues on event days.
- Communicated effectively with team members during high-pressure situations.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
Education
Master of Arts - Major- Architecture Design,minor- Painting
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY 08.1966 - 06.1971
Skills
I'm totally familiar with most artistic styles and can direct people in the correct usage of the art media they choose,make recommendations to other products that will help the with getting the results they're seeking I'm familiar with interacting with customers to make their shopping experience a good one
Timeline
Cashier
Target
10.2022 - 06.2024
Floral design
Designs by Sean
04.2018 - 03.2022
Floral Designer
Exquisite Events Florida
05.2015 - 07.2016
Magazine table top editor
Brides for Demetrious
05.1999 - 04.2012
Artist
Self-employeed
05.1976 - Current
Master of Arts - Major- Architecture Design,minor- Painting
Pratt Institute
08.1966 - 06.1971
Floral Designer
David Beahm