James Jeffrey
Sandy Hook,CT
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Shop Manager with over 40 years of experience in Custom Framing and Gallery management with a track record of success. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation, looking to move forward into a new challenging field.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Rockwell Art & Framing
New Canaan, CT
02.2016 - 06.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Lead Picture Framer
Art & Frame Of Danbury
Newtown, CT
03.1995 - 02.2016
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment and tools.
- Employed raw and pre-fabricated materials to construct frames, shadowboxes, matting, and mounts
- Met with clients to set out project goals, budgets, and requirements and drafted estimates for review and final approval.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
- Trained new employees in all aspects of custom framing
Custom Picture Framer
Mumford & Company
Wilton, CT
02.1993 - 03.1995
- Responsible for all aspects of working in a custom frames shop
Owner and Manager
James Jeffrey Custom Framer
Danbury, CT
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Owner and operator of a gallery and custom frame shop. Responsible for all aspects of the business including staff management
Education
No Degree - Art Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTNo Degree - Graphic Arts
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CTSkills
- Project Management
- Account Development and Management with Design firms, Galleries, and Local Businesses
- Successful Maintenance of a Frame Shop Including Inventory Control, Materials Ordering, Maintenance of Tools and Equipment, and Showroom Presentation
- Supervision and Training of Employees
Artist and illustrator
Worked for Heading Out magazine as an illustrator and graphic artist. Produced illustrations and cartoons for books and magazines through Toos Studio. Completed many commissioned paintings for private clients. Included in many local art exhibits.
Timeline
Manager
Rockwell Art & Framing
02.2016 - 06.2022
Lead Picture Framer
Art & Frame Of Danbury
03.1995 - 02.2016
Custom Picture Framer
Mumford & Company
02.1993 - 03.1995
Owner and Manager
James Jeffrey Custom Framer
01.1990 - 01.1993
No Degree - Art Education
Southern Connecticut State University
No Degree - Graphic Arts
Western Connecticut State University
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