Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards Grants And Career Accomplishments
References
Volunteer Experience
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NICOLE M. LANIGAN

Sullivan,MO

Summary

Detail-oriented Owner/Leader/Teacher with proven success building trust and maintaining relationships. Expanding network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in Art/Design and management industry and insights on competitors and clientele. I am Dedicated leader that maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of clients, guests, students in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Seeking and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Creative Creations Unlimited LLC
04.2021 - Current
  • Create and offer Art education based lessons, group sessions for children and adults, individual or group activities
  • Freelance Graphic Design-Creating business cards, brochures company brands, logos, etc.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.

Rental Property-Owner/Guest Relations Liaison

Self
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Supervised building repairs, maintaining open communication with tenants to minimize disruptions during construction projects.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance issues and implementing property improvements.
  • Conducted routine inspections of properties to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

K-6 Art Teacher

Camdenton School District, Jefferson City, Fatima
11.2010 - 08.2020
  • Communicated with core classroom teachers to create and align units based on new, current and prior knowledge of art elements and principles, along with reinforcing curriculum in their core standards
  • Was on the teacher Lighthouse team for two years at Hurricane Deck Elementary
  • Attended several conferences throughout my four years in the district for Leader in Me, Outstanding schools, art conferences, behavior or trauma informed conferences, CPI training and autism conference.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
  • Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
  • Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Utilized technology to create digital art and introduce students to new media.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.

Production Artist

Paramount Apparel
01.2001 - 08.2003
  • Created, designed, recreated logos and prepped art using specifications for embroidery and screen print
  • Worked closely with Sales dept., specific clients such as Nelly, BassPro, Cabela’s, Nike, etc
  • Also worked with individual small businesses to create their own brand, logos.
  • Adjusted existing logos, characters, and other assets for different uses.
  • Designed new art work for use in range of advertising, marketing and corporate branding projects.
  • Upheld a high level of accuracy while working under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent quality control measures.
  • Applied knowledge of printing standards to create high-quality images.
  • Created and executed creative concepts for online and print campaigns to convey specific messages.
  • Displayed strong problem-solving skills in resolving technical issues that arose during the production process.
  • Prepared proof artwork using [Software] and hand-drawn sketches.
  • Enhanced production quality by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design projects.
  • Increased project turnaround time by effectively managing priorities and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Education

60+ hours in General Studies and Graphic Design and 3D Art -

East Central College
Union, MO

Additional Certification: Elementary Education 1-6th grade -

06.2012

Bachelor of Science in Education-Art -

University of Central Missouri (formerly CMSU)
Warrensburg, MO
12.2008

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Data Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Adobe Suite programs
  • Microsoft Office Programs
  • Problem-Solver

Accomplishments

In Florida, most recently I independently built a clientele of 12-15 homeowners over a 6 month period that I completed multiple tasks for or housesat for consistently in 2022-2023.


Received several Excellence and Leadership awards in teaching.

Certification

  • Missouri: K-12 Art Education
  • 1-6 Classroom Teacher

Awards Grants And Career Accomplishments

  • 2016 I was nominated and awarded Teacher of the week from camdenton school district for maintaining positive relationships with students, creating a positive and safe environment through classroom management and creating exciting and meaningful units for all students.
  • 2017 I was nominated by my principals and awarded Excellence in Education due to my dedication to my students, participating in several committees for school culture and student excellence and going above and beyond during the school day and outside of the school day by collaborating with students, creating and painting murals throughout Hurricane Deck Elementary. Also, living and implementing the 7 Habits from Leader in Me.
  • I was the 2nd-3rd grade robotics coach after school from 2017-2020.
  • In 2016, 2017 and 2018 I received a excellent teacher award from specific students for specific reasons they wrote a paragraph on and presented to me.
  • In 2017-2020 I implemented a outreach program “Bowls for Hinger or Empty Bowls” that grades 1st-4th participated in. Each grade level had a specific tasks to create, design and finish the bowls and then we would auction them off on Leadership days and donate ALL proceeds to the local food pantry.
  • I helped the other special teachers write a proposal to implement technology in our classrooms not just core classrooms.
  • During Student Teaching-I Applied I applied for and received a grant to further the students’ education and support technology. The art room was awarded $100.00 to purchase two Wacom Tablets to go with the two computers in the room.
  • 2012-2013 School year-I applied for and received a grant from “Pets in the Classroom”. Which I used to purchase a 10 gallon fish tank for the educational and entertainment purposes for the art room.
  • In 2011, 2012 and 2013 I had a student win the grand prize in the Osage County Soil and Water Poster Contest. Each student then went on and competed on the State level.
  • Since 2010, I have completed two different “green” friendly murals for our school using bottle caps, with the participation of all my students K-6.

References

  • Sherrie Harris-homeowner/client. (615) 473-4208
  • Jody Dalton-Homeowner/client/secretary at former school (573) 286-2472
  • Ashley Hufstetler-homeowner/client (770) 289-5381
  • Shelby Marletta-homeowner/client (859) 489-9053
  • Christy Jackson-Moulder, Principal at Hurricane Deck-Camdenton School District, (573) 374-5369 or (573) 280-5228
  • Bob Currier, Principal at Osage Beach-Camdenton School District, (573) 346-9280
  • Sherry Bingaman, Principal-Fatima Elementary School Westphalia, MO. (573) 455-2375


Volunteer Experience

  • Turtle Patrol Cape San Blas 2022-2023
  • Collecting trash, beach clean up near Cape San Blas, Indian Pass
  • Part of volunteer group that provides backpack snacks to children, within the Sullivan School District, in lower income families.
  • Creating/painting several murals at Local Businesses and within Schools I taught at
  • Creating the Service learning project Bowls of Hunger to donate proceeds to local food pantry

Timeline

Rental Property-Owner/Guest Relations Liaison

Self
06.2022 - 08.2023

Owner/Operator

Creative Creations Unlimited LLC
04.2021 - Current

K-6 Art Teacher

Camdenton School District, Jefferson City, Fatima
11.2010 - 08.2020

Production Artist

Paramount Apparel
01.2001 - 08.2003

60+ hours in General Studies and Graphic Design and 3D Art -

East Central College

Additional Certification: Elementary Education 1-6th grade -

Bachelor of Science in Education-Art -

University of Central Missouri (formerly CMSU)

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