Rima Bartuce
Chicago,IL
Summary
Recent BFA graduate with experience in ceramics, retail, and customer service. Creative, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team and quick to learn new tasks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Assistant
Tim Kowalczyk
Minonk, USA
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Execute slab construction techniques for ceramic trompe l'oeil work
- Roll and prepare thin slabs with attention to texture and surface quality for realistic effects
- Assemble forms and components for further finishing by artist
- Maintain studio operations and material preparation
Goodwill Associate
Goodwill Industries
Downers Grove, USA
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Sorted, priced, and organized clothing according to store standards and quality guidelines.
- Maintained organized, clean sales floor displays while restocking merchandise and rotating inventory as needed.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise and provided friendly, helpful service.
Education
BFA - Ceramics
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2025
College -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2022
High school or equivalent -
The Willows Academy
Des Plaines, IL05.2019
Skills
- Guest relations
- Time management
- Store maintenance
- Guest services
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Studio maintenance
- Material preparation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA)
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (AHA)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- American Sign Language, Beginner
Accomplishments
Alcorn Family Scholarship in Ceramics — 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Studio Assistant
Tim Kowalczyk
01.2024 - 05.2026
Goodwill Associate
Goodwill Industries
03.2018 - 08.2021
BFA - Ceramics
Illinois State University
College -
College of DuPage
High school or equivalent -
The Willows Academy