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Renée Staeck

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Artist and Small Business Owner with a proven track record of enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. Excels in visual art creation and customer service, leveraging organizational skills and a friendly, positive attitude to foster community and maintain business relationships over the course of many years. Demonstrates excellence in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality outcomes.


Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist /Small Business Owner

Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
  • Design and create custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Sell original art pieces, as well as high quality digital reproductions of my work, through online platforms, direct customer interactions, and wholesale accounts, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active presence in the community.
  • Utilize social media platforms to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with customers and collaborators regularly.
  • Use a variety of media such as pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, cut paper, collage, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Creates high quality reproductions of original artwork utilizing the most up to date technology, including high resolution scanning, digital layout, and printing with a large format Epson printer, processing and packaging multiple copies and sizes of of 50 unique images.
  • Nurtures a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering exceptional service quality.
  • Maintains a highly organized studio, creating more efficient workspace that facilitates creativity and productivity.

Activities Assistant

Parkview Memory Care
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Enhanced resident engagement and promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as watercolor workshops, sing-alongs, trivia games, puzzles, memory exercises, and meditation sessions.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises, such as chair yoga, aerobics, and group walks, to help residents regain strength and mobility, addressing needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Increased social interaction among residents through facilitating group activities and fostering a sense of community and fun.
  • Documented resident progress in charts and records, providing accurate information to assist with ongoing care plans and evaluations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all activities, minimizing risk of injury to participants while maintaining cleanliness standards and adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Managed inventory of activity supplies, ensuring adequate materials were available for planned events while adhering to budget constraints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Drawing

Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design
Milwaukee, WI
05-2003

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Visual art creation
  • Customer service
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Planning and problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication
  • Computer skills

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Parkview Memory Care
03.2016 - 03.2019

Artist /Small Business Owner

Self Employed
01.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Drawing

Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design
Renée Staeck