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MELANIE SCHAEFER

Chardon,OH

Summary

Professional artist with a keen eye for detail, color, and composition. Demonstrated ability to bring projects to life through innovative ideas, creating compelling, inspiring, and engaging pieces. Skilled curator adept at selecting exhibition themes and designs, maintaining catalogs, and managing records with precision. Extensive experience in illustration enhances creative portfolio.

Experienced with client relationship management, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Uses effective communication skills to understand and address client needs. Track record of problem-solving and delivering tailored solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Account Specialist

Signarama Cleveland
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Coordinated communication between clients and internal teams to resolve inquiries efficiently.
  • Responded to all client inquiries and asked appropriate questions to facilitate resolution.
  • Provided excellent customer service by following up with clients, mailing out applications and responding to incoming calls.
  • Verified basic needs are being met, providing navigation assistance for various benefits and available services.
  • Assisted with special marketing projects by coordinating distribution of marketing mailers, contacting customers to explain new marketing campaigns.

Server

Voodoo Tuna
06.2024 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills under pressure.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Trained new servers on best practices for customer engagement and service standards.
  • Implemented process improvements in workflow, streamlining operations during peak hours.

Social Media Manager

Miami University Ceramics Club
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed social media content for Miami University Ceramics club.
  • Handled associated photography for social media posts of student and club member work.
  • Created various posts using multiple editing and creative platforms.

Studio Monitor

Miami University
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Monitored student activities and resources to ensure safe work conditions.
  • Helped students with their projects and addressed questions.
  • Applied knowledge of lampworking, ceramics, metals, illustration and woodworking to assist students.
  • Provided knowledge transfer and tutelage to students when required.

Curatorial Capstone Experience

Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Worked on a team of co-curators in order to create a museum exhibition for 'The Landscape In and Around Us'.
  • Wrote and edited text entries and research papers in accordance with each artwork.
  • Specialized in Alphonse Mucha’s lithographic print series 'Les Fleurs'.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction - Studio Arts

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.2024

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Procreate
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team Player
  • Detail Oriented, Idea Driven
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Art Handling, Cataloguing

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public of the State of Ohio

Timeline

Client Account Specialist

Signarama Cleveland
10.2024 - Current

Server

Voodoo Tuna
06.2024 - Current

Curatorial Capstone Experience

Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
08.2023 - 12.2023

Social Media Manager

Miami University Ceramics Club
01.2022 - 05.2024

Studio Monitor

Miami University
01.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction - Studio Arts

Miami University

EXHIBITIONS

2024, Art & Architecture History Capstone Exhibition, Landscape In and Around Us, 01/30/2024 - 06/08/2024

  • Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum, Oxford, OH


2024, BFA Studio Art Capstone Exhibition, The Messes We've Made, 04/16/2024 - 04/29/2024

  • Miami University, Oxford, OH


2025, Beside Ourselves: Reflections on Girlhood and Identity, 08/08/2025 - 09/06/2025

  • Oxford Community Arts Center, Oxford, OH

Awards

Department of Art, Miami University, Dean's List:

  • Fall 2020
  • Spring 2021
  • Fall 2021
  • Spring 2022
  • Spring 2023
  • Fall 2023

Department of Art, Miami University, President's List

  • Fall 2022
  • Spring 2024

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