Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Exhibitions
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Sidney Egly

Poolesville,Maryland
Sidney Egly

Summary

I am extremely detail-oriented, energetic, and a self-driven artist, with many years of experience in commissioned artwork and in the field of hands on teaching. Skilled at cordiality, handling highly stressful situations and maintaining accuracy in all tasks at hand.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-employeed

Freelance Artist
01.2017 - Current

Job overview


  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and produced artwork that exceeded expectations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality.
  • Mentored junior artists, fostering creativity and collaboration within the team.
  • Organized and participated in art exhibitions, increasing exposure and networking opportunities.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.

Gypsy Flower Farm

Owner & Founder
03.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Direct management of team and maintenance of field and controlled flower growing environments, post-harvest treatments and production of plant products
  • Leads the cultivation and harvesting of cut flowers, organizing, and growing more than 20 different flower varieties per year
  • Produces and markets flower bouquets for CSA Flower
  • Subscription members, everyday customers, commercial storefronts, and special events.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Stephanie’s Secret Garden

Floriculture Specialist
04.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed and taught numerous flower workshops all over the Montgomery County area with local businesses.
  • Provide inputs in identifying the appropriate varieties of flowers which need to be cultivated according to the area and climate, feasibility of greenhouses and market potential
  • Support the Flower Designers in the creation of various initiatives and event plans to achieve the customer(s) desired goals of production
  • Provide inputs, knowledge sharing and capacity building of various stakeholders including farmers, relevant commercial growers and field staff regarding tuning of greenhouse techniques for local/ regional growing needs in order to provide the optimum environmental weather control.

Education

University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
05.2017

University Overview

with Minor in Oil Painting

Skills

  • Oil Painting, Acrylics
  • Portrait Artist
  • Sculpting
  • Public Speaking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Project Manager
  • Problem Solver
  • Extremely Diplomatic
  • High Energy

Exhibitions

Solo Oil Painting Portrait Exhibition:

Yellow Barn Studio

Glen Echo, MD August 2017


Timeline

Owner & Founder

Gypsy Flower Farm
03.2019 - Current

Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
01.2017 - Current

Floriculture Specialist

Stephanie’s Secret Garden
04.2014 - Current

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
Sidney Egly