Melissa Schulman
WEATHERFORD,TX
Summary
Visual art Teacher that has a background in management, marketing, and design seeks Marketing Specialist position with Double D Ranch.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Art Teacher, Art Dept. Chair Grades 8-12
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement an intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided a creative outlet for students.
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in five grade levels which includes: digital, photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and fiber.
- Developed appropriate curricula for grades 6-12 as well as Fort Worth ISD.
- Created dynamic group recycled projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
- Maintained student attendance, grades, and other required records using Focus.
- Kept adequate inventory to allow students to fully experience visual art without exceeding budget limits.
- Created and managed a letterman jacket point spreadsheet system for my students so they could keep track of their point standing in Google Classroom
- Organized, displayed, promoted student art within and around school, community, and beyond, both physically and digitally
LuLaRoe Clothing Sales
Self-employed, Weekends
College Station, Texas
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Dressed and accessorized mannequins to highlight featured clothing and accessories.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Wore smart outfits composed of items from current collection to showcase possible pairings for customers.
- Created stunning displays to capture customer attention. and increase sales on Facebook.
- Hosted Facebook online parties and in person shopping experiences.
Visual Art Teacher
Bryan ISD
Bryan, Texas
08.2009 - 05.2017
- Developed appropriate curricula for elementary students as well as for Bryan ISD
- Worked individually with and counseled students to tailor lesson and projects to push their creativity, as well as their individual needs
- Organized, displayed, and promoted student art within and around school, community, and beyond, both physically and digitally
- Participated in many art-related contests at local, and state levels (student artwork was selected to hang in the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX)
- Wrote grants (won 3 iPads, 5 sewing machines, fabric, and SMART Slate)
Visual Art Teacher, Art History, MS English
Saint Michaels Episcopal School
Bryan, TX
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Lectured students on art history and current techniques in disciplines such as theater costume, set and stage design for annual Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
- Managed and organized student photographs into a book to create "The Taste of the Brazos Valley" which was auctioned off bringing in $750 for the fundraiser as well as other art pieces
- Purchased Nikon D-80 camera and zoom lens, attended classes so students could learn photography while using the camera
- Taught AP Art History, all passed, earning college credit
Account Sales Representative
Brenco Marketing
Bryan, Texas
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Worked independently with minimal supervision
- Set and achieved company-defined sales goals
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in my Franklin Planner that was turned in weekly
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Completed daily outbound calls, up to 2 hours per day
Marketing Director
Schulman Theatres
Bryan, Texas
01.2000 - 07.2002
- Organized and executed robust, creative experiential marketing events: Rugrats in Paris, 1st place Nationwide, Tomb Raider, 3rd place Nationwide
- Initiated sessions with the theater team to brainstorm new ideas and promotional strategies
- Coordinated with the creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns
- Coordinated with the President on designing an effective PR strategy.
- Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
Advertising Sales Associate
KTSR Radio
Bryan, Texas
05.1990 - 05.1991
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers
- Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close short-term and long-term sales contracts
- Developed sales lead and uncover new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling
- Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages
- Sent clients estimates of costs for advertising products or services and followed up by phone call or email
- Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Parks And Tourism Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXNo Degree - General Studies
Blinn College
Bryan, TXArt Alternative Certification - Generalist 4-8, EC Art PK-12
Education Service Center 6
Houston, TXSkills
- Department Administration
- Quality Assessment
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling Coordination
- Complex Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Decision Making
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Education and Training
- Research Publishing
- Document Management
Certification
- Texas Certified Generalist 4-8 Teacher, 2009-Current
- Texas Certified Art Teacher EC-12, 2009- Current
- Texas Art AP Training, College Board- 2021
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher, Art Dept. Chair Grades 8-12
Fort Worth ISD
08.2017 - Current
LuLaRoe Clothing Sales
Self-employed, Weekends
06.2016 - 12.2017
Visual Art Teacher
Bryan ISD
08.2009 - 05.2017
Visual Art Teacher, Art History, MS English
Saint Michaels Episcopal School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Account Sales Representative
Brenco Marketing
06.2005 - 07.2008
Marketing Director
Schulman Theatres
01.2000 - 07.2002
Advertising Sales Associate
KTSR Radio
05.1990 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Parks And Tourism Science
Texas A&M University
No Degree - General Studies
Blinn College
Art Alternative Certification - Generalist 4-8, EC Art PK-12
Education Service Center 6
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