Savannah Hodges
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Chicago transplant with a strong background in the arts and nonprofit administration. Deeply passionate about bridging creativity and organization. Prioritizes collaboration, thoughtfulness, and attentiveness. Driven to work in an environment that required reliability, efficiency, productivity, and structure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Crossroads Trading Co.
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Research and bring in highly desired clothing pieces to align inventory with market trends.
- Keep track of store inventory levels by checking daily sales data to optimize stock replenishment.
- Develop relationships with resellers to secure better pieces and payment options.
- Create merchandising and storefront design plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the fashion industry.
- Create and style eye-catching storefront window displays to bring in more foot traffic.
Host
Ramen-san
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Planned and organized all guest seating arrangements to optimize flow and minimize wait times.
- Checked-in with kitchen staff and servers to ensure timely service and honest communication about wait times during peak hours.
- Maintained knowledge of the entire menu to provide accurate recommendations and allergy information to guests.
- Assisted other departments when needed such as bussing tables, running food orders, or packing to-go orders.
- Trained new hosts on company policies, customer service standards, and reservation system.
Residency Fellow
Stove Works
Chattanooga, TN
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed all logistics for artist move-ins, studio visits, public artist talks, and shop demos.
- Created a Microsoft Excel scheduling system for all residents, visiting artists, and employees.
- Organized monthly community-building initiatives bridging gaps between visiting residents and local artists, such as Pot Luck meals, movie nights, casual art talks, and workshops.
- Handled all administrative processes for smoother operations. Consistently responded to all emails and texts that any resident/future resident may have.
- Provided comprehensive support for residents' needs at any given moment.
- Stocked all resident supplies (kitchen, bathroom, laundry needs) and handled all security deposits.
- Thoroughly cleaned and reset every studio after move-outs, ensuring a seamless transition between each cohort.
Exhibitions and Programs Assistant
Stove Works
Chattanooga, TN
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked directly with curators and Exhibitions and Programs Director to execute gallery transformations, including wall construction, demolition (using power tools), painting, and applying vinyl text.
- Properly and safely packed up each artwork for it to be shipped.
- Created efficient systems for tool organization, enhancing operational flow for everyone involved.
- Consistently maintained tool room's organization.
- Contributed creative solutions to exhibition challenges, improving overall presentation.
- Interviewed current residents to feature in the monthly newsletter.
Woodshop Supervisor
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained a knowledge of all power tools and equipment in the wood shop.
- Effectively communicated to students how to safely use each tool.
- Offered creative advice for students with project issues.
- Created and implemented an organization tactic for the equipment room.
- Maintained the wood shop's cleanliness for best practices.
- Deep cleaned each tool as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft
- Project management
- Nonprofit administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Strategizing
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Buyer
Crossroads Trading Co.
06.2025 - Current
Host
Ramen-san
08.2024 - 06.2025
Residency Fellow
Stove Works
01.2024 - 07.2024
Exhibitions and Programs Assistant
Stove Works
06.2023 - 01.2024
Woodshop Supervisor
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga