Melissa Schulman
WEATHERFORD,TX
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 who has a background in management, marketing, and design seeks Department Coordinator position with the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Overview
34
34
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 intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided 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 letterman jacket point spreadsheet system for my students so they could keep track of their point standing in Google Classroom
- Organized, displayed and promoted student art within and around the school, community, and beyond, both physically and digitally
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 the school community, and beyond, both physically and digitally
- Participated in many art-related contests at the local, and state level (student artwork was selected to hang in the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX)
- Wrote grants (won 3 iPads, 5 sewing machines, fabric, and a 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 the annual Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
- Managed and organized student photographs to create a book, "The Taste of the Brazos Valley" that was auctioned off bringing in $750 for the fundraiser as well as other art pieces
- Purchased a Nikon D-80 camera and zoom lens, attended classes so my students could learn photography while using my camera
- Taught AP Art History, all four of my students passed
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 in the Nation, Tomb Raider, 3rd place in the Nation
- Initiated sessions with the theater team to brainstorm new ideas and promotional strategies.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Coordinated with the President on designing 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 on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered 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
- Project-Based Learning
- 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
- Multimedia Design
- Event Planning
- Course Development
Certification
- Texas Certified Generalist 4-8 Teacher, 2009-Current
- Texas Certified Art Teacher EC-12, 2009- Current
- Texas Art AP Training, College Board- 2021
References
Tiffany Frohm, Former FWISD Visual Arts Director, 682-521-7369
Tobie Moser, Science Teacher at Young Men's Leadership Academy,
817-917-9552
Jesse Barnett, Assistant Curator of Education (Academic Programs) at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 817-738-9215
Carla Gniffke, personal friend, 817-771-4084
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher, Art Dept. Chair Grades 8-12
Fort Worth ISD
08.2017 - Current
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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