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Sophia Quilliams

Sophia Quilliams

Illustrator
Knoxville,TN

Summary

Forward-thinking small business owner with extensive knowledge of art and design principles. Known for success in creative industries, project design, planning, and marketing to exceed customer expectations. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Microsoft Office.

Overview

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1
Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Slam Punk Art
Knoxville, TN
03.2021 - Current
  • Illustrated original designs from scratch.
  • Item production/refinery/packaging.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
  • Added illustrations to company marketing collateral and promotional materials that reflected unified company brand.
  • Transformed ideas into high-quality creations to fulfill client requests.
  • Managed all facets of business operations, including financial tracking, inventory coordination and social media marketing.
  • Uploaded digital media to online storefront for advertising purposes.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.

Catering Staff Member

Perfection Confection
Johnson City, TN
10.2018 - Current
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.

House and Pet Sitter

Self Employed
Knoxville, TN
06.2016 - Current
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
  • Occupied personal residences to maintain security of property and oversee necessary business and repair transactions during temporary absence of owner.
  • Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming and wiping down bathrooms.
  • Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
  • Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.

Independent Contractor

U Create Custom Apparel
Johnson City, TN
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
  • Frequently communicated with vector artists to create clean, transferrable images.
  • Assisted customers with payments, deliveries and questions.
  • Adhered to safety guidelines and closely followed equipment instructions to prevent accidents and garment damage.
  • Hung, folded and packaged finished articles to deliver to customers.

Server

Peerless
Johnson City, TN
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Server

Chop House Restaurant
Knoxville, TN
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Education

No Degree - Fine Arts

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
08.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

    Drawing and Sketching

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Software

Procreate

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Owner

Slam Punk Art
03.2021 - Current

Independent Contractor

U Create Custom Apparel
02.2020 - 03.2020

Server

Peerless
10.2019 - 11.2019

Catering Staff Member

Perfection Confection
10.2018 - Current

Server

Chop House Restaurant
04.2017 - 08.2018

No Degree - Fine Arts

East Tennessee State University
08.2016 - 05.2020

House and Pet Sitter

Self Employed
06.2016 - Current
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