Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Workstyle
Personal Information
Groupinvolvement
Awards
Publications
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Jill Annette Johnson

Jill Annette Johnson

Rice,MN

Summary

Think of me as your polishing agent. The person who arranges your wardrobe of words into an engaging dialog. The editor who extracts the extraneous for elimination. The perfectionist proofreader who puts parentheses in their place. The artist who composes a unified composition along with a book cover. The one person who might save your reputation as a qualified resource. Maybe the only person who will thoughtfully consider the theme of your story and illuminate areas of interest. Probably that person who prevents an embarrassing pronoun or costly mistake from being printed. It would not be the first time I've ever stopped the presses before it was too late. Before you loose an AI piece without a thorough review: because trust me on this; AI makes many mistakes and cannot be you. Before you KDP your book on competence. Let me read your story. Sincerely yours can make your story shine like the jewel it can be.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
50
50
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Advantage Solutions
07.2024 - Current
  • Interact with shoppers in natural conversation to develop brand loyalty and awareness.
  • Communicates product information with confidence and educates consumers about products.
  • Shows understanding of customers' preferences when offering product advice.
  • Engages customers in thoughtful conversation to deliver an amazing shopping experience.
  • Designs, and arranges eye-catching displays to increase sales by an average of 60%.
  • Communicates product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.

Artist

Jilljj.com
01.2003 - Current

Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and sculptures, to complete thousands of unique art pieces.

  • Utilizes creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Develops art and design concepts and curriculum.
  • Creates commissioned artwork and websites for organizations and private clients.
  • Employs a variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
  • Utilizes digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
  • Participates in art exhibitions and showcases work online and at local venues.
  • Coordinates with art galleries to arrange, display, and sell artwork.
  • Produces graphic arts for advertising campaigns and publications.
  • Consults with clients to provide highly personalized interior and graphic design solutions.
  • Refines production process with layouts, illustrations, copywriting, proofreading, and edits for online and print materials.

Marketing

Cedar Hill Farm
01.2003 - Current
  • Developed and executed design, sales, marketing, and distribution programs.
  • Increased revenue by at least 50% through effective marketing.
  • Spoke at public events to build awareness of farming practices, healthy food, and market products.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Attracted customers and generated sales using promotional materials.
  • Designed and distributed pamphlets and other informational literature.
  • Built a website for Cedar Hill Farm.
  • Built a customer base online and offline through affiliates such as Local Harvest.
  • Sold award-winning products from Cedar Hill Farm online and at local markets.
  • Participated as a board member in market operations.
  • Wrote and illustrated a cookbook to promote St. Joseph Farmers Market.

Art, Interior Design, Web Design

Classic Creatives
02.1996 - 01.2003
  • Created, wrote, and executed creative concepts for online and print campaigns to convey specific messages.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts, photography, graphic arts, typography, and writing into prepress files for offset, web, and digital printing.
  • Met with customers to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Made use of materials, such as faux finishing, Venetian plaster techniques, watercolors, stencils, decals, computer software, paints, and ceramics to complete unique pieces for customers.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Developed art and design concepts with clients to build brand awareness.
  • Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
  • Participated in local art exhibitions to educate the public and showcase work.
  • Used traditional processes to produce museum-quality original art.

Art Teacher

Cathedral High School
09.1993 - 01.1997
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 7 through 12.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, sculpture, color theory, elements and principles of art, graphic design, framing.
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
  • Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.

Professional Picture Framer

Bakers
01.1991 - 01.1995
  • Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Provided customers with unique custom options for picture framing.
  • Assembled mats, backings, glass, mountings, and seals to customer artwork.
  • Sold so many framing jobs on a typical Sunday (20) while in the shop alone for four hours that it broke all the records. My former boss owes me some pies for outstanding sales.

Substitute Teacher & Tutor & PCA

St. Cloud and Surrounding Area Schools
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Tutored students with individual difficulties.
  • Worked with caregivers to establish appropriate learning objectives.
  • Worked with highly disabled clients in foster care homes providing guidance and personal cares.

Graphic Arts

St. Cloud Daily Times
01.1983 - 01.1987
  • Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
  • Proofread newspaper.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Loaded and positioned unprinted materials onto layouts.
  • Produced camera art for use in advertisements.
  • Produced newspaper ads, brochures, flyers, four-color artwork, and mailers.
  • Proofed all job orders, securing client approval before production.
  • Created several award-winning advertisements.
  • Created artwork for logos and calligraphy for typographic uses.
  • Met with some clients to assist in writing copy and planning advertising.
  • Stopped the press on the rare occasion of a full-page ad featuring a blue hamburger.

Cost Estimator College Textbooks

Burgess Publishing
01.1982 - 01.1983
  • Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Ad/PrintArt/Copywriter

Daily Transcript & Transcript Printing
01.1979 - 01.1982
  • Customized and provided hand-done logos and copywriting to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement according to customer requests.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Supported client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
  • Sourced third-party content and contributions to incorporate diverse writing styles.
  • Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copywriting efforts.
  • Reviewed and edited the final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Provided editorial guidance to facilitate the delivery of top-quality content.
  • Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Positioned cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to customer specifications.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
  • Produced camera work for use in print projects.
  • Assembled print projects.

Education

TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

Oxford Seminars
St. Paul, MN
01.2018

Master Level Course Complete -

The World Education University
Online
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
09.1987 - 05.1992

Commercial Art/Writing Graduate Certification -

Staples AVTI
Staples, MN
01.1979

Skills

  • Print Production
  • Teaching
  • Coding
  • Typography
  • Painting
  • Art Direction
  • Calligraphy
  • Interior Design
  • Editing & Writing
  • Management
  • Instructional Design
  • Social Media
  • Marketing
  • Agile AI UI UX SEO
  • Photography
  • Communication Expertise

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented full curriculum for art classes at Cathedral High School

Certification

  • TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification, Oxford Seminars, 2018
  • Teaching English Language
  • Art Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychology & Mental Health Studies
  • Cultural & Spiritual Victim Services
  • Holistic Wellness & Nutrition
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Art Therapy Masters Course
  • Project Management
  • Agile
  • WebEx
  • Business English
  • Databases
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Wordpress
  • FrontPage
  • Powerpoint
  • Access
  • Excel
  • Visual Basic
  • Word
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Acrobat
  • Indesign
  • Captivate
  • Flash
  • Camtasia
  • Audacity
  • SoundForge
  • Premiere
  • Web Design & Development
  • ASP
  • Art
  • Photography
  • Digital Production
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Curriculum Design & Development
  • UX Design

Additional Information

I have approximately 59 certifications that cannot be listed here but are available in transcript form upon request. Please refer to my pre-2018 curriculum vitae on jilljj.com/curriculum-vitae-resume.

Workstyle

Conscientiousness, Proficient, 12/01/20, Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting. Full results: Proficient

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Groupinvolvement

  • Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society for Educators, 04/01/96, 04/01/19
  • Minnesota Home Builders Association
  • BNI Area Founder

Awards

  • Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society for Educators
  • National Award for Ad Excellence
  • 5 Gallo Gold Awards - Product Excellence
  • Minnesota Home Builders Association
  • BNI Area Founder
  • Staples AVTI Promotional Poster Award
  • National Anthology of Poetry Publication
  • Brainerd Antique Auto Club Logo Award
  • County Fairs Multi-Ribbons Preserves
  • IAM Promotional Poster
  • SJFM Cookbook Publishing Management; Development, Editing, Design, & Art

Publications

  • Synopsis, 01/01/19
  • Best Way to Explain My Publications is to Request the Honor of Your Presence at a Private Yet Public Showing of My Portfolio at jilljj.com

Affiliations

  • Https://www.jilljj.com
  • Https://www.saatchiart.com/jilljj
  • Https://www.zazzle.com/store/jilljj
  • Https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-jill-johnson/shop
  • Https://artist.com/jill-johnson/
  • Https://www.viewbug.com/member/jilljj
  • Https://www.youtube.com/user/jilljilljilljjj
  • Https://www.pinterest.com/jilljjam/
  • Https://www.artpal.com/jilljj
  • Https://www.imagekind.com/artists/jilljj/all/fine-art-prints
  • Https://www.facebook.com/jillannettejohnson
  • Https://www.instagram.com/jilljjjilljj/
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilljj/
  • Https://www.artmajeur.com/jilljj

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Swedish
Elementary

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Advantage Solutions
07.2024 - Current

Artist

Jilljj.com
01.2003 - Current

Marketing

Cedar Hill Farm
01.2003 - Current

Art, Interior Design, Web Design

Classic Creatives
02.1996 - 01.2003

Art Teacher

Cathedral High School
09.1993 - 01.1997

Professional Picture Framer

Bakers
01.1991 - 01.1995

Substitute Teacher & Tutor & PCA

St. Cloud and Surrounding Area Schools
01.1991 - 01.1993

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

St. Cloud State University
09.1987 - 05.1992

Graphic Arts

St. Cloud Daily Times
01.1983 - 01.1987

Cost Estimator College Textbooks

Burgess Publishing
01.1982 - 01.1983

Ad/PrintArt/Copywriter

Daily Transcript & Transcript Printing
01.1979 - 01.1982
  • TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification, Oxford Seminars, 2018
  • Teaching English Language
  • Art Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychology & Mental Health Studies
  • Cultural & Spiritual Victim Services
  • Holistic Wellness & Nutrition
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Art Therapy Masters Course
  • Project Management
  • Agile
  • WebEx
  • Business English
  • Databases
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Wordpress
  • FrontPage
  • Powerpoint
  • Access
  • Excel
  • Visual Basic
  • Word
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Acrobat
  • Indesign
  • Captivate
  • Flash
  • Camtasia
  • Audacity
  • SoundForge
  • Premiere
  • Web Design & Development
  • ASP
  • Art
  • Photography
  • Digital Production
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Curriculum Design & Development
  • UX Design

TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

Oxford Seminars

Master Level Course Complete -

The World Education University

Commercial Art/Writing Graduate Certification -

Staples AVTI
Jill Annette Johnson