Michelle Black
Georgiana,AL
Summary
Skilled and dedicated Muralist with excellent record of client satisfaction. Extensive experience in creating clients' visions to fruition.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Muralist
A Color Affair
07.2008 - Current
- Taken my natural ability (self-taught) to draw and paint, combined it with my excellent sales experience, and I have turned it into a business
- I've hand painted over 400 murals over the past 10 years while learning new techniques with each new job
- I've created and worked on every aspect of the business including but not limited to:
- Hand Painting each Mural and Design
- Graphic Artist and Commercial Artist
- Website Design and Maintenance
- Marketing and Advertising
- Sales Calls and Client Support, Follow-Up Calls and Visits
- Accounting and Invoicing
- Developed concept sketches and detailed renderings for client approval before commencing the painting process.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
Inside Sales Account Manager
EON Products, Inc.
12.2006 - 07.2010
- Lead inside sales representative, managing key accounts while acquiring more account by lead generation
- Met and exceeded quotas, generating 50+ calls per day on leads and referrals, selling environmental and safety supplies and equipment
- Set up customers with rental equipment for projects, up-selling the right equipment and supplies for each customized project
- Surpassed all sales goals internationally and regionally
- Collaborated with prospective clients to prepare efficient product marketing strategies and drive business development
- Created all marketing materials for mass distribution and sales via email
- Utilized CRM tools efficiently to track leads and manage sales pipeline effectively, ultimately driving higher conversion rates among prospects.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, gaining insights into industry trends and competitor strategies for informed decision making.
- Collaborated with suppliers to fulfill customers' routine inventory needs and handle special requests.
- Maintained current knowledge of product lines by attending regular technical and sales training sessions.
Education
GED -
Duluth High School
Duluth09-1992
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Budgeting and Cost Estimation
- Stenciling Techniques
- Surface preparation techniques
- Community Engagement
- Creative concept development
- Project management abilities
Websites
Career Overview
I've been working for myself since 2008, hand painting murals through the south. I've also created vinyl signs, logos, a children's book, book covers, and other graphic designs. Before that, I worked with various companies, strengthening my skills in customer service, account management and administrative positions.
Accomplishments
- Won Local Artist for the Best of Butler County, Alabama
- Won Local Mural for two years in a row for the Best of Butler County, Alabama.
- Donate multiple artwork and banners for The Downtown Georgiana Group, a community group fundraising event.
- Mentored multiple students in multiple community and school murals throughout Georgia and Alabama
Timeline
Muralist
A Color Affair
07.2008 - Current
Inside Sales Account Manager
EON Products, Inc.
12.2006 - 07.2010
GED -
Duluth High School
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