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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Sarah Williams

Panama City,FL
Sarah Williams

Summary

Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in a multitude of mediums and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Outgoing Tattoo Artist enthusiastic about working with clients to create elaborate designs for large body surfaces. Proficient in sketching and modifying layouts to meet body specifications and customer desires. Consummate professional and team player.

Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.

Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.

Artistic Designer experienced with wide variety of design tools and comfortable working in both 2D and 3D environments. Strong understanding of user experience design and creating visually appealing and highly functional designs. Works independently or in teams to produce high-quality designs that meet client expectations.

Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems.

Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.

Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Self-employed

Freelance Commissioned Artist
02.2019 - Current

Job overview

    • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
    • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
    • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
    • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
    • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
    • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
    • Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
    • Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
    • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
    • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
    • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
    • Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
    • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
    • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
    • Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.
    • Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
    • Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
    • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
    • Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
    • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
    • Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
    • Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
    • Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
    • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
    • Designed and created sculptures for public and private spaces.
    • Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
    • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
    • Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.

Tractor Supply

Team Member
10.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

    • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
    • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
    • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
    • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
    • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
    • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
    • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
    • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
    • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
    • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
    • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
    • Monitored and verified all merchandise was properly priced and labeled.
    • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Blind Faith Tattoo- Tyler Hall

Tattoo Apprentice
08.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
  • Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
  • Grew client base by marketing services.
  • Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
  • Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
  • Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to maximize customer satisfaction with services.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Presented template design sheets for customers to review.
  • Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
  • Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
  • Grew client base by marketing services.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Applied permanent tattoos using indelible, non-toxic ink.

Tractor Supply

Team Leader
06.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
  • Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Tractor Supply

Team Member
08.2019 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Education

Stetson University
, Deland, FL

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts

University Overview

  • Presidential merit Scholarship Recipient
  • Legacy Scholarship Recipient
  • Completed AP course in Drawing
  • Relevant Coursework: Art, Art History, Art Entrepreneurship, Digital Art, Collections management
  • Professional Development: tattoo apprenticeship
  • Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball league


Deland High School
, Deland, FL

High School Diploma
05.2017

University Overview

  • Awarded best in show at Deland fall festival of the arts 2016
  • Honor Roll
  • Completed AP course in drawing
  • Relevant Coursework: Medical emergencies and basic life support & art education
  • 4.8 GPA magna cum laude
  • Extracurricular Activities: Varsity volleyball
  • Extracurricular Activities: Club volleyball
  • Extracurricular Activities: volunteer work with community and local church
  • Elected Captain of Club volleyball team and junior varsity High school

Skills

  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Design Troubleshooting
  • Art History
  • Logo Creation
  • Digital Illustration
  • Photo Editing
  • Commission Requests
  • Contract Development
  • Paint Mixing
  • Decorative Finishes
  • Creative Design
  • Oil Painting
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Sculpting and Molding
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Interior Design Knowledge
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Client Relationships
  • Composition Skills
  • Project Planning and Reporting
  • Preparing Exhibits
  • Sketching and Brainstorming
  • Proper Use of Electrical Tools
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Museum Relationships
  • Preliminary Artwork Submission
  • Three-Dimensional Modeling
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Maintain Portfolios
  • Art Restoration
  • Traditional Fine Art Skills
  • Artwork Display
  • Conceptual Graphics
  • Visualization and Representation
  • Outlining and Shading
  • Market Artwork
  • Creation Building and Installation
  • Understanding of Anatomy
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Artwork Framing
  • Solvents and Cleaning Agents
  • Photography
  • Carpentry
  • Mac OS X Proficient
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Management
  • Staff Development
  • Greet Guests
  • Financial Management
  • Order Supplies
  • Staff Management
  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Staff Supervision
  • Sales Activities
  • Sales Strategies
  • Quality Standards
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Motivation
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Customer Service and Satisfaction
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sell Products
  • Business Intelligence
  • Assist Customers
  • Merchandising
  • Grammar
  • Customer Outreach
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Fraud Detection
  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Special Assignments
  • Stock Management
  • Corrective Actions
  • Financial Oversight
  • Strong Multitasking Skills
  • Payment Processing
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Operations Oversight
  • Incident Reporting
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Scheduling Knowledge
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Business Leadership
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Retail Objectives
  • Market and Competitor Research
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Window Displays
  • Cash Counting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Team Meetings
  • Retail Effectiveness
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • First Aid Certified
  • Warehouse Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Livestock Care
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Animal Welfare
  • Aquatic Animal General Care
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Bank Deposits

Accomplishments

  • Won best in show for portrait in Deland fall festival of the arts 2016
  • Commissioned by vo lassalle farms to create mural and several other projects 2016
  • Commissioned by select growers to create digital renderings of their character for their business, current
  • Won best in show for charcoal drawing at the hand art center at Stetson university
  • Built a relationship with The Hand art center to showcase pieces.
  • Built a relationship with blind faith tattoo to showcase pieces.
  • Created artwork for an article featured in the 2017 Deland fall festival of the arts magazine
  • Collaborated with team of artists in the development of and art installation featured at Stetson University .
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Completed manager training program.

Certification

  • Extensive fine art Training - 2015-2020
  • Certified forklift operator, tractor supply - 2019-2021
  • Certified in majority of Microsoft office and adobe creative cloud
  • Emergency medical responder Training - 2013-2017
  • Certified in basic life support, includes infant, child, and adult CPR and Heimlich maneuver , American Red Cross - 2013-2019 (can be renewed)

Additional Information

Highly motivated and Ready to start as soon as possible. Thank you for the consideration!

Timeline

Team Member

Tractor Supply
10.2021 - 04.2022

Tattoo Apprentice

Blind Faith Tattoo- Tyler Hall
08.2021 - 04.2022

Team Leader

Tractor Supply
06.2020 - 06.2021

Team Member

Tractor Supply
08.2019 - 06.2020

Freelance Commissioned Artist

Self-employed
02.2019 - Current

Stetson University

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts

Deland High School

High School Diploma
  • Extensive fine art Training - 2015-2020
  • Certified forklift operator, tractor supply - 2019-2021
  • Certified in majority of Microsoft office and adobe creative cloud
  • Emergency medical responder Training - 2013-2017
  • Certified in basic life support, includes infant, child, and adult CPR and Heimlich maneuver , American Red Cross - 2013-2019 (can be renewed)
Sarah Williams