Mary N. Clohisy

Specializing in all mixed media formats. Painting, drawing, collage. Using pastel, acrylic, oil, chalk, charcoal, ink and pencil. Sales through commission, Instagram and Facebook.

Experience with DIY assembly and construction of projects for design and displays. Comfortable handling drills, sanders, saws, etc.

Pursuing technical classes to learn more about computer assisted art skills.

• Created a "tool bag" of visual props to increase students vocabulary and letter recognition skills. Customized games and books for language and ethnicity relevance. Implemented use of current student interests using relevant materials to enhance enthusiasm and success.
• Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements in preschool classrooms.
• Developed data driven goals and plans for achieving each target.

• Developed a non-profit to raise money for local grade school. Effectively starting a popular trend. Resulting in a surge of visible school pride.
• Created a patented design and added new variations according to customer input and merchandising of world events and school themes.
• Completed adjustments and repairs as needed to promote longevity.
• Professionally staged jewelry using special lighting and artistic style and signage. Eye-catching displays attracted customers to the merchandise easily.
• Used heated tools to bend and solder materials.
• Met the donation goals and covered all business expenses.

• Supported student enrichment by designing relevant games and learning centers. Capturing student interest with colorful, artistic and popular trendy appeal.
• Taught cooperatively with all grade level teachers as a team.

• Recommended specific products and exclusive designer merchandise to customers. Aligning with individual needs, special requests and specifications.
• Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
• Enhanced product presentations and visual merchandising aesthetics. Recommended highlighted accessories and complementary purchases with up-selling strategies.