Michelle Whitney
Museum of Modern Art Arlington
Littleton,CO
3
years of professional experience
Personable and creative with passion for teaching pottery and sharing joy of artistic expression. Possesses deep understanding of various pottery techniques and proficiency in wheel throwing and hand-building. Dedicated to fostering supportive and inspiring learning environment that helps students unlock their potential.
Work History
Teaching Assistant
2 Months- Assisted the teacher in monitoring, managing, and teaching classes of 10 kids ranging between 5-18 yrs of age, as well as prepared class materials such as clay, slip, and underglaze.
- Programmed, loaded, and unloaded kilns, and packaged finished work in preparation for pickup from family members.
- Coordinated with Marymount University’s pottery professor on proper use of kilns, tools, and supplies within the classroom provided for summer camp activities.
Sales Associate
2 Months- Provided exceptional customer support, maintained a clean and organized salesfloor, handled transactions and unboxed shipments in an efficient manner.
- Followed instructions provided by my superiors to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Aided coworkers with tasks, and got along well with them which helped provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in the workspace.
Front Desk and Pack Leader
2 Months- Greeted customers, gave information on our facility and services, answered phone calls, handled transactions, and kept records of the dogs in my care.
- Effectively communicated with my coworkers to make sure that everything was running smoothly and that all the dogs' needs were met.
- Followed detailed instructions given by each dog owner for special care.
Education
B.F.A. - Pottery
- Expected 2026
- (In Progress Online)
Skills
Optimistic outlook
Proficient in computer applications
Relationship building
Calm and patient demeanor
Effective team contributor
Experienced with MS Office applications
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Museum of Modern Art Arlington
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Sales Associate
Old Navy
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Front Desk and Pack Leader
Playful Pack
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Colorado State University
B.F.A. from Pottery
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