Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Artist
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Accomplishments
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Megan Hennessy

Phoenix,AZ
Megan  Hennessy

Summary

Experienced professional with a background in freelance artistry, sales management, and early childhood education. Skilled in student development, classroom management, and customer service, with a proven track record in team leadership and driving sales growth. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts and excels in fostering client relationships and balancing multiple responsibilities effectively. Ready to leverage diverse expertise to contribute to a dynamic organization.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Skateland

Sales Manager
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-ups.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.

Skateland

Manager
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Self-employeed

Freelance Artist
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced artistic projects by incorporating innovative techniques and materials for impactful visual presentations.
  • Collaborated with fellow artists on various exhibitions, resulting in increased exposure and networking opportunities.
  • Facilitated workshops for aspiring artists, fostering a supportive learning environment and strengthening technical skills.

The Learning Experience

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
07.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities and playtime experiences.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss each child''s progress and address concerns or suggestions.

KinderCare Learning Centers

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
03.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts from Sculpture
05.2024

Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ

Associate of Arts from Basic Art Studies
05.2021

Skills

  • Visual Art Creation
  • Parent Communication
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Client Consultations

Artist

Drawing on ideas of world-building and play, I craft whimsical and inviting spaces that beckon viewers to explore and engage. Utilizing techniques such as tufting, neon, and woodworking, I construct environments that evoke a sense of wonder and joy.

My work is characterized by vibrant color palettes and playful expressions, drawing inspiration from childhood memories, spiritual motifs, and architectural design. Each piece is a celebration of my own curiosity, inviting viewers to reconnect with their sense of wonder as they move through the curated/built environment of my work.

Central to my practice is the creation of interactive, ethereal spaces where viewers can immerse themselves, feel safe, welcome, and free. Much like a playground for the imagination, my sculptures invite tactile interaction, encouraging viewers to touch, interact, and engage with the artwork.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Skateland
05.2024 - Current

Manager

Skateland
10.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

The Learning Experience
07.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2020 - 07.2021

Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts from Sculpture

Chandler Gilbert Community College

Associate of Arts from Basic Art Studies

Accomplishments

  • Commissioned by the Center for Science and Imagination to create a public sculpture for their garden.
  • Mentored 30 students from ASU Sculpture and Neon department on professional development and techniques to survive art school.
  • Built a relationship with Walter Where House to showcase pieces.
  • Led a team of 25 in the development of "Deluge in a Square" a collective gallery installation showcasing Arizona State University's sculpture department.
Megan Hennessy