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Natalie Gallant

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Woodies Flat
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.

Bartender/ Waitress

50/50 Group
11.2022 - 11.2023


  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Able to handle customer conflict in high stress environments.
  • Set up and worked events up to 100+ people, following strict customer guidelines.


Junior designer/ Interior designer

Oetee
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced brand identity by collaborating on creative design projects with the marketing team.
  • Innovated new design concepts, presenting fresh ideas during brainstorming sessions.
  • Stylized 10+ Pure Green franchises
  • Which included: reading floor plans, understanding the designed space, illustrating detailed drawings for client, order/packaging skills, organization, function of the space.
  • Drew detailed elevation drawings
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Streamlined design processes, developing templates for recurring projects to save time and resources.
  • Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
  • Was in charge of company’s social media
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.

Assistant painter

Mural Painter Assistant
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Help design, prep and execute mural paintings
  • Collaborated with lead painters to understand project specifications and ensure high-quality results for clients.
  • Problem solved what materials should be used in different environments and situations.
  • Worked efficiently and creatively in a collaborative setting.
  • Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks assigned by lead painter.

Bartender/ Waitress

Kalamazoo Country Club
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Inside Sales Intern

International Services Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Accounted for new revenue by generating 42 leads from prospecting activities.
  • Met or exceeded the assigned daily quota of 75 calls per day.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to effectively address customer inquiries and provide accurate information.
  • Met or exceeded the monthly quota of 12 leads per month.
  • Effectively built rapport with key account managers leading to a higher close.
  • Assisted in meeting sales targets by proactively reaching out to potential clients through phone calls and emails.

Waitress

Cornerstone Artisanal Bistro
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, were followed
  • Successfully trained new staff on guest service expectations, proper food handling, and restaurant protocols
  • Well-versed in dealing with conflict quickly and effectively
  • Completed other work diligently as assigned.

General Worker

Clay monet
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Followed daily maintenance lists to keep work areas operating effectively
  • Maintained clean, organized, and fully stocked work areas
  • Operated the Kiln and firing process
  • Helped customers glaze and paint pottery.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2021

Skills

  • Programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
  • Painting: (acrylic/oil), 2D drawing, Color theory
  • Printmaking: Intaglio, Lithography, Screen print
  • Metals and Jewelry: Enameling, stone setting, casting, cold casts, riveting, Hollow form construction, ring making
  • Photography: Able to use a Digital camera, Black and white film
  • Woodworking: Welding, Metal construction, Ceramics, 3D sculpting
  • Curating gallery spaces, Installing/ De-stalling instillations

Featured exhibitions

  • Creative Chaos, DeVries Student Gallery, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2021
  • Frostic School of Art Annual Student Exhibition, DeVries Student Gallery, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2020
  • Print | Works, Annual Juried Exhibition, DeVries Student Gallery, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2019
  • Frostic School of Art Annual Foundation Exhibition, DeVries Student Gallery, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI, 2018

Timeline

Waitress

Woodies Flat
11.2023 - Current

Bartender/ Waitress

50/50 Group
11.2022 - 11.2023

Junior designer/ Interior designer

Oetee
02.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant painter

Mural Painter Assistant
10.2021 - 03.2022

Bartender/ Waitress

Kalamazoo Country Club
05.2020 - 08.2021

Inside Sales Intern

International Services Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2019

Waitress

Cornerstone Artisanal Bistro
04.2019 - 06.2019

General Worker

Clay monet
05.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Western Michigan University

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