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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Interests
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Maria (Mo) Schwendeman

Student
Wexford,Pennsylvania

Summary

  • Passionate and highly motivated artist and worker looking to gain job experience while connecting with the people around me.
  • Friendly and reliable worker offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude.
  • Seeks to maintain a part time retail job through the school year and into the summer.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Artist

Self Employed
Wexford, United States
11.2018 - Current
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
  • Determined accurate price quotes to bring in steady business and maximize revenues.
  • Handled all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Created and ran a social media account displaying my work and commission prices.

Helping Hand

Dots And Doodles
Wexford, PA
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked with young kids to provide a fun and safe painting environment.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Prepared studio and art materials for parties and events
  • Aided customers in creating artwork
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.

Education

Shady Side Academy Senior School
Fox Chapel, PA
09.2019 - Current

Skills

Visual Art Creation

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Thorton Oakley Memorial Prize for my dedication to art at my school.
  • Commissioned by Shady Side Academy to create a mural of the mascot.
  • Won Scholastic National Gold Key Award for my oil painting "Affection"
  • Awarded merit scholarships from Cleveland Institute of Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Savannah College of Art and Design, and more.
  • Recognized in Yosemite "Visions of Self" art gallery for pieces "Mo" and "Affection".

Interests

Animation

Cosplay

Gaming

LGBTQIA community involvement

Cartoons/Anime

Timeline

Shady Side Academy Senior School
09.2019 - Current

Helping Hand

Dots And Doodles
02.2019 - 03.2020

Freelance Artist

Self Employed
11.2018 - Current

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