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Overview
Work History
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Skills
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Awards received
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Melissa Pasquella

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Professional tattoo artist with a background in business, sales, customer service and collections. Extensive experience in creating custom designs and applying tattoos with perfectionist precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and growth, ensuring high standards and reliability in meeting client expectations. Skilled in various tattoo techniques and known for attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Tattoo Artist/manager

Zodiac Lines Tattoo Co.
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed personalized tattoo artwork to enhance client satisfaction and ensure skin compatibility.
  • Oversaw shop operations by allocating supplies to artists and managing equitable client distribution. Developed and implemented scheduling strategies and promotional events to enhance sales.
  • Executed detailed tattoo designs to ensure client satisfaction and artistic integrity.
  • Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance throughout all procedures.
  • Facilitated skill development for junior artists to enhance their creative techniques and adherence to industry best practices.

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Heart and Soul Tattoo
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Designed custom tattoo artwork based on client consultations and personal visions.
  • Executed high-quality tattoos in all styles including watercolor, abstract, trash polka, color, realism, coverups and more.
  • Mentored junior artists in best practices, safety protocols, and influenced artistic development.
  • Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service.

Owner/Operator

Brushwork Art Studio
10.2015 - 01.2022

Established a robust business model from the ground up. Designed and executed a training program, recruiting and mentoring staff in Photoshop and custom design for various products including dog tags, license plates, and phone cases. Fostered a collaborative design experience that empowered customers to take an active role in the creative process, delivering products immediately.

Managed financial resources and budgeting processes to uphold profitability and support long-term sustainability of operations.

Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff proficiency in artistic techniques and customer service standards.

Sales Manager

Fantasy Airbrush
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Oversaw daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures. Led creative projects as an airbrush and henna artist, producing unique designs on diverse products. Managed employee performance and ensured coverage across all stations. Developed training programs for staff to enhance customer service and sales skills.
  • Oversaw team operations to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Guided team members in executing project tasks to meet deadlines. Fostered a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Loan specialist

Student Loan Forgiveness
11.2013 - 03.2014
  • Assisted customers in enrolling in loan forgiveness programs. Provided guidance on student loan options and updated necessary documentation for submission. Managed high-volume call inquiries and responded to emails promptly.
  • Assisted clients in navigating student loan options. Provided support in completing necessary documentation. Guided individuals through repayment plans and eligibility requirements.

Supervisor of 3 Locations

1Custom4U
08.2013 - 11.2013
  • Assisted in establishing three locations from inception. Recruited and onboarded all staff members. Supported daily operations and inventory management. Provided training and resolved technical issues with systems at each site. Managed sales and overall maintenance of all locations.

Assistant Manager

Fantasy Airbrush
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in sales of airbrush and henna tattoo services. Supported hiring and training of new employees. Helped create employee schedules and manage daily operations.

Collector

Apothaker & Associates
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Collaborated with a legal team to address litigation matters and suit filings for various accounts and creditors.

Collector

APM Financial
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Managed collections for large balance accounts, ensuring consistent follow-up and resolution.
  • Oversaw high-volume debt collection processes, ranking among the top 5 out of 50 collectors. Led negotiations to optimize account closures and improve recovery rates. Developed strategies to address various account types effectively. Take over calls to assist other collectors in closings.

Mortgage Broker

Family Financial Services
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • -Mortgage Loans
  • Assistant to the owner

Collector

Lyons Doughty and Veldhuis
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Managed collections for diverse clients, including Capitol One, Wilmington Trust Company, Paragon Way, Target, American Express, and LVNV Funding LLC. Initiated legal proceedings within 15 days for non-payment arrangements.

Collector

Professional Recovery Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Direct collection efforts for applied card and HSBC pre-collection accounts. Led negotiations to successfully settle balances and full amounts. Maintained a perfect record of meeting performance goals during employment.

Telemarketer

Passanante Brothers
01.2006 - 01.2006

Oversaw appointment setting for presentations on fresh meat delivery services, setting the stage for the sale. Cultivated relationships with potential clients despite challenges with cold leads. Developed resilience in handling rejection to refine outreach techniques. -cold calling. Established processes for tracking outreach effectiveness and follow-ups.

Sales

The Kirby Company
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • Demonstrated Kirby vacuum products through door-to-door sales approach. Assisted customers in understanding product features and benefits. Facilitated immediate sales transactions in residential settings.

Secretary

Atlas Electronics
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Managed administrative tasks including filing, typing, and document preparation. Oversaw phone communications and appointment scheduling. Delivered customer service and maintained accurate financial records for family business starting at the age of 10.

Sales

Mobile Solutions
01.2005 - 01.2005
  • Executed sales activations, promotions, and package offerings at a mall-based cell phone kiosk.

Telemarketer

Great Expectations
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Conducted appointment setting surveys for a dating service. Facilitated cold calls to schedule presentations. Managed high-cost operations effectively.

Education

Bachelors - Psychology

UMUC

Human Resources Associates - Psychology and Development

AIU Online
01.2009

GED - undefined

Eastern Regional High School
Voorhees, NJ
01.2005

Skills

  • Communication and sales negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable
  • Self motivated

Languages

English, Macedonian

Hobbies

Drawing, Singing, Reading. computers. art, airbrush, graphic design

Awards received

National Art Appreciation Award

Interests and activities

Boxing, Music, Recording, Computers, Electronics. I do airbrush clothes and all different types of art with experience in graphic design. I am familiar and comfortable with many programs including photoshop microsoft word excel and many more. I am an extremely fast learner, i also fix computers and iPad screens and can learn any program easily and quickly.

Certification

CPR

Blood borne pathogens certificate and yearly test with refresh course

Timeline

Licensed Tattoo Artist/manager

Zodiac Lines Tattoo Co.
09.2024 - Current

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Heart and Soul Tattoo
01.2022 - 09.2024

Owner/Operator

Brushwork Art Studio
10.2015 - 01.2022

Sales Manager

Fantasy Airbrush
03.2014 - 10.2014

Loan specialist

Student Loan Forgiveness
11.2013 - 03.2014

Supervisor of 3 Locations

1Custom4U
08.2013 - 11.2013

Assistant Manager

Fantasy Airbrush
01.2010 - 01.2013

Collector

Apothaker & Associates
01.2009 - 01.2010

Collector

APM Financial
01.2008 - 01.2008

Mortgage Broker

Family Financial Services
01.2008 - 01.2008

Collector

Lyons Doughty and Veldhuis
01.2007 - 01.2008

Collector

Professional Recovery Services
01.2006 - 01.2007

Telemarketer

Passanante Brothers
01.2006 - 01.2006

Sales

The Kirby Company
01.2006 - 01.2006

Sales

Mobile Solutions
01.2005 - 01.2005

Telemarketer

Great Expectations
01.2004 - 01.2005

Secretary

Atlas Electronics
01.2000 - 01.2006

Bachelors - Psychology

UMUC

Human Resources Associates - Psychology and Development

AIU Online

GED - undefined

Eastern Regional High School