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Jose Alfredo Ruiz-Santana

Cortland,IL
Jose Alfredo Ruiz-Santana

Summary

Dynamic artist and studio manager at Pinot's Palette, adept at acrylic painting and fostering client relationships. Successfully expanded the client base through strategic networking and enhanced team productivity via effective communication. Proven ability to multitask and organize, ensuring high-quality project completion while promoting a collaborative environment.

Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including illustration, painting, and sculpting. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and reliable, consistently achieving team goals and fostering creative solutions. Known for strong conceptual thinking and keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pinot's Palette

Artist and Studio Manager
05.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
  • Made use of materials, such paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.
  • Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
  • Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
  • Strengthened relationships with external partners such as vendors or suppliers, promoting collaboration opportunities that ultimately benefited both parties involved.
  • Expanded the studio''s client base by proactively seeking out new business opportunities through networking events or industry conferences.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for studio bookings, maximizing studio utilization.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Trained personnel and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

VERIZON

COORDINATOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
03.2011 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.

Education

Kishwaukee College
Malta

Associate of Arts from Fine Arts
05-2009

University Overview

Larkin High School
Elgin, IL

High School Diploma
05-2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Acrylic painting
  • Visual art creation
  • Traditional drawing
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Social media promotion
  • Client relationships
  • Public speaking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline

Artist and Studio Manager
Pinot's Palette
05.2019 - Current
COORDINATOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
VERIZON
03.2011 - 09.2024
Kishwaukee College
Associate of Arts from Fine Arts
Larkin High School
High School Diploma
Jose Alfredo Ruiz-Santana