Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Melissa Pranin

Melissa Pranin

Edmond,OK

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am interested in joining a creative team to assist in developing new concepts, curating, restoring, or promoting art-related projects, which include working with museums, galleries, or on media production sets.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homemaker, Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
Edmond, OK
03.2013 - Current
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.

Set Designer

St Mary's Episcopal School
Edmond, OK
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Designed work to meet project vision, specifications and direction.
  • Accomplished intended creative concepts by conducting research.
  • Managed project timelines and resources to remain under budget.
  • Planned optimal strategies for displaying key focal points.
  • Directed design and layout for exhibits to meet specific project requirements and deadlines.

Reservation Agent /Head Hostess

Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts
Cancun, MX
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Answered inbound calls and responded to customer inquiries regarding reservations.
  • Provided customers with information on hotel services, amenities, and packages.
  • Scheduled reservation requests and maintained accurate records of bookings.

Production Assistant

Conectes Films
Mexico City, MX
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
  • Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
  • Compiled reports on expenses related to productions.
  • Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
  • Attended meetings with producers and other stakeholders to discuss casting needs.
  • Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles and increased available acting talent pools.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12-2024

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Analysis
  • Composition
  • 3D Design
  • Traditional fine art skills
  • Art composition and conceptualization
  • Material Selection
  • Art conceptualization
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Team Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Training & Development

Accomplishments

  • President's Honor Roll 2023 and 2024
  • Barbara Weidell Sculpture Award
  • Teravarna Portrait Competition - Honorable Mention

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Toefl. English

Timeline

Set Designer

St Mary's Episcopal School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Homemaker, Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
03.2013 - Current

Reservation Agent /Head Hostess

Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts
01.2010 - 12.2010

Production Assistant

Conectes Films
01.2008 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

University of Central Oklahoma
Melissa Pranin