Michael Snyder
White Oak,PA
Summary
Professional artist with strong focus on delivering impactful and visually compelling work. Demonstrates expertise in various artistic techniques, including digital illustration, painting, drawing, design, filmmaking. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and diverse, consistently putting out clean solid work and fostering creativity. Known for strong conceptual thinking and keen attention to detail, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction. Ambitious, well-rounded individual with strong multitasking and ever evolving problem solving and organizational skills. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge. Works well alone and in team settings with great communication and listening skills needed to achieve any & every goal successfully. All Glory to God.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Artist/Tattooer/Shop Owner
Cool Kids Club Tattoo LLC
09.2005 - 12.2023
- Carried out routine equipment checks before operation each day.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and schedule appointments or consultations.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Provided safe, efficient and courteous service to customers, being honest with what would and wouldn’t “work as a tattoo”, steering clients away from running into continuity issues or tattoo regret.
- Met drawing deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
- Learned, studied, soldered, and sterilized precise needle groupings prior to introduction of pre-made needles.
- Effective operation & recording of autoclave and biosonic machinery
- Guaranteed budget & finance accuracy with record keeping.
- Ordering supplies as necessary from various vendor and kept supplies well stocked
- Managed responses on social media platforms
- Offered and guided an engaged apprenticeship free of charge
- Obtained bloodborn pathogens and CPR certifications
- Maintained cleanliness standards in every part of the shop environment.
- Explored diverse media and art forms to expand creative boundaries.
- Designed commissioned pieces, meeting client specifications and expectations.
- Participated in art shows and competitions to gain recognition within the community pre-tattooing.
- Taught and attended art workshops to share techniques and inspire creativity.
- Researched artistic trends to stay current and relevant in art industry.
- Managed social media presence to increase visibility and engagement with a growing audience.
- Collaborated with other artists for joint exhibitions and projects.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions with clients and other artists to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Increased leveraging on social media platforms for effective promotion and audience engagement.
Server/Bartender
The Harris/Don Pablo’s/Improv Comedy Club
09.2004 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
- Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
- Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Retail Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister
04.2000 - 09.2010
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Skilled Laborer/Residential Roofer
JGS Construction
09.2000 - 09.2008
- Followed job guidelines from site supervisor.
- Made accurate cuts of lumber to meet size requirements.
- Used organized and effective approaches for equipment loading/unloading.
- Driving and operating a dumptruck
- Managed movement of building materials and equipment.
- Performed rigorous evaluations of finished work to ensure excellence.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations on site.
- Restored defective structures using hammers, saws, drills.
- Maintained cleanliness of job sites post-project completion.
- Provided assistance with demolition activities when needed
- Executed trench digging for foundation installation and utility line placement using shovels, rakes, and picks.
- Installed insulation material following manufacturer's specifications
- Assisted in the construction of residential buildings, including framing, siding, drywall installation, and roofing.
Games/Grove Team
Kennywood Amusement Park
07.1996 - 08.2000
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
- Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas and safety policy.
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep game equipment in optimal working condition.
- Supervised gameplay and monitored guests' actions to prevent theft.
- Kept an organized and accurate drawer in games department.
- Moved and set up tables according to company seating charts during picnics and special functions.
- Landscaping and picnic area upkeep and maintenance including mulching, pressure washing, and trash removal.
- Morning trash removal assistance in entire amusement park using Litter Gitter
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA05.2005
High School Diploma - Arts
McKeesport Area High School
McKeesport, PA05.2000
Skills
- Customer Relations/Retention
- Custom design
- Relevance
- 20 years of custom client idea translation to paper, skin, and film
- Mentoring
- Confidential records keeping and management
- Diverse range of artwork knowledge & creation: Originally crafted in the ol’ noggin Produced through the fingertips
- Sanitation prdocedure responsibility ✅
- Infectious PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
- Priceless morale boosting sense of humor
- Pop Culture Knowledge
- Portfolio Development
- Spirituality and life alignment All glory to God
Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens (PA,OH,FL,MO)
- Hep B & C AV (OH)
- CPR
- First Aid
- Pennsylvania Driver's License
Timeline
Artist/Tattooer/Shop Owner
Cool Kids Club Tattoo LLC
09.2005 - 12.2023
Server/Bartender
The Harris/Don Pablo’s/Improv Comedy Club
09.2004 - 08.2015
Skilled Laborer/Residential Roofer
JGS Construction
09.2000 - 09.2008
Retail Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister
04.2000 - 09.2010
Games/Grove Team
Kennywood Amusement Park
07.1996 - 08.2000
High School Diploma - Arts
McKeesport Area High School
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Edinboro University
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