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
2023.11 - 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
2022.11 - 2023.11
- 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
2022.02 - 2022.10
- 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
2021.10 - 2022.03
- 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
2020.05 - 2021.08
- 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.
2019.07 - 2019.09
- 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
2019.04 - 2019.06
- 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
2017.05 - 2017.12
- 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, MI04.2021
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
2023.11 - Current
Bartender/ Waitress
50/50 Group
2022.11 - 2023.11
Junior designer/ Interior designer
Oetee
2022.02 - 2022.10
Assistant painter
Mural Painter Assistant
2021.10 - 2022.03
Bartender/ Waitress
Kalamazoo Country Club
2020.05 - 2021.08
Inside Sales Intern
International Services Inc.
2019.07 - 2019.09
Waitress
Cornerstone Artisanal Bistro
2019.04 - 2019.06
General Worker
Clay monet
2017.05 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Western Michigan University
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