Melissa Linares
Lake Worth,Florida
Summary
Results-driven art sales professional with expertise in customer relationship management and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to exceed customer satisfaction and manage inventory effectively. Dynamic artist and educator with a strong background in classroom organization and artistic growth facilitation. Known for exceptional teamwork and creative problem-solving, dedicated to fostering a productive learning environment and enhancing student creativity. Dedicated professional skilled in inventory management and kiln operation. Committed to supporting artistic development and project execution through effective organization and collaboration. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dynamic professional with proven art sales techniques and customer relationship management skills. Committed to exceeding customer satisfaction through creative problem solving and effective inventory management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art sales
Self employed
Lake worth, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Artist
Self employed
Lake Worth, FL
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Organized classroom materials and equipment to facilitate a productive learning environment.
- Facilitated student critiques to encourage constructive feedback and artistic growth.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a respectful and safe learning space.
- Organized student exhibitions to showcase their ceramic artwork and creativity.
- Organized classroom materials and supplies for ceramic projects.
- Supervised students during open lab times where they could work independently on their projects.
- Assisted students with clay mixing, forming, finishing, decorating, and glazing techniques.
- Provided instruction in the use of kilns and other equipment used in the production of pottery and sculpture pieces.
- Advised students on ways they can refine their skills in preparing finished products for display or sale.
- Maintained neat and clean tools, machinery and work areas.
- Entered orders and processed payments to facilitate sales transactions.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ronald Reagan Senior High
Doral, FL06-2010
Skills
- Art sales techniques
- Inventory management
- Kiln operation
- Classroom organization
- Customer relationship management
- Creative problem solving
- Artistic technique instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Feedback facilitation
- Spelling accuracy
- Active listening
- Proofreading
- Proofreading & editing
- Fast typing speed
Affiliations
- I have played tennis for over a decade
- Can draw cartoons,animals, and flowers
- Can paint ceramic pieces
- Baton twirling
Accomplishments
- I won a few tennis tournaments
- I can type over 40 words per minute
Certification
- I owned Upaintyourownpottery in Davie FL from 2013-2017
- I hosted paint parties usually with children
Timeline
Art sales
Self employed
01.2016 - 01.2024
Artist
Self employed
01.2013 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Ronald Reagan Senior High