Rich Stevens
Seattle,WA
Summary
Professional Artist and craftsman with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Picture Framer
Mainframe Custom Picture Framing
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Responsible for client who made up over 10% of 2023 sales
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale framing projects within tight deadlines.
- Operated precision cutting tools to create custom-sized mats, frames, and glass with accuracy and care.
- Developed strong relationships with clientele by offering personalized solutions for their art display needs.
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills when tackling challenging framing projects that required customized solutions.
- Promoted the business through active participation in local art events, showcasing custom framing capabilities and building connections within the community.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on frame selection and design elements.
- Increased sales through effective upselling of high-quality framing materials and services.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient work processes and high-quality results.
Artist
Self-employeed
07.2001 - Current
- Enhanced artistic projects by incorporating innovative techniques and materials for impactful visual presentations.
- Collaborated with fellow artists on various exhibitions, resulting in increased exposure and networking opportunities.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL06.2001
Skills
- Resin coating
- Resin casting
- Sculpting
- Print making
- Silicon rubber mold making
- LED lighting solutions
- Superb Attention to Detail
- Supply Replenishment
- Composition
- Painted Finishes
- Special Finishes
- Visual Art Creation
- Acrylic Painting
- Power Tool Operation
- Artwork Preservation Knowledge
Websites
Timeline
Custom Picture Framer
Mainframe Custom Picture Framing
04.2019 - 03.2024
Artist
Self-employeed
07.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking
Birmingham Southern College
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