Lisa Norman

Founded and coordinated a non-profit Teen Safety Event for high school age students focusing on high risk behavior including: Driving under influence of drugs/alcohol/distraction, online predators, seat belt safety, drug education, mental health education, relationship boundaries, computer/gaming risks, addiction.

• Investigated safety incidents amongst students and drafted reports detailing results.
• Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
• Organized and coordinated comprehensive and consistent training drills to increase student safety awareness.
• Liaised with emergency services, police and fire in mock trauma event

• Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
• Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
• Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
• Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
• Selected materials for use based on strength, color, and texture.
• Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
• Conferred with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
• Developed new concepts for paintings or sculptures based on client requests.
• Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
• Developed logos for businesses based on customer specifications.
• Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.
• Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
• Provided guidance and technical assistance to other artists when needed.
• Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
• Created promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for upcoming events or classes.
• Provided feedback on student's artwork during class sessions.
• Marketed artwork through brochures, mailings or wesites.
• Produced imaginative illustrations for children's books.
• Brainstormed with marketing and creative personnel to design high-quality images and illustrations for custom projects.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
• Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
• Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
• Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
• Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
• Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
• Conducted one-on-one tutorials with struggling students who required additional assistance.
• Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.

• Prepared estimates for potential customers upon request.
• Measured and cut wood to exact dimensions for framing projects.
• Organized inventory of supplies including glass, mat board, mounting boards.
• Selected appropriate mouldings from stock in order to match customer specifications.
• Assembled, glued, and secured frames using a variety of tools such as saws, hammers, drills, and sanders.
• Cut matting and foam core according to clients' requests.
• Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about framing services offered.