Reliable, honest, hardworking, dependable, and detail oriented individual seeking to utilize customer service and multitasking skills with my passion and knowledge for holistic health and wellness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
MERC
06.2016 - 11.2024
Brick and mortar retail shop owner of highly curated found vintage clothing and home goods.
Piano Instructor
09.2008 - 10.2024
Private piano instructor implementing classical piano foundations on keyboard, music theory and history to beginners and intermediate.
Self Employed
She's Happy Design
06.2006 - 03.2016
Designer of home decor pillows using found vintage fabrics
Managed successful online shop on ETSY
Managed social media for promotions and marketing
Top 7 online pillow designer in Europe 2014
Number one selling pillow design featured on cover of Architectural Digest Argentina
Fine Dining Server
Ariana Restaurant
05.2006 - 03.2014
Suggested wine pairings to go with specific menu items.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional fine dining service and anticipating guests'' needs.
Skillfully juggled multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure during busy shifts.
Maintained a polished appearance, contributing to the upscale ambiance desired by patrons.
Worked as part of a team to ensure highest quality dining experience for customers.
James BEard nominated restaurant 2014.
Rated 13th Best Restaurant in United States 2014 Open Table.
Local and organic sourced ingredients.
Extensive wine knowledge of regional and international wines for appropriate food pairing.
Assistant Office and Gallery Manager
Terroir
02.2001 - 03.2002
Assistant office and art gallery manager for five star French restaurant.
Interviewed local artists for exhibit gallery space/lounge.
Design layout and installation of art work.
Assistant Registrar and Preparator
Schneider Museum of Art
01.1996 - 05.2000
Assisted museum registrar and preparator with safe handling, moving and hanging art.
Proper art register of donated lithographs by William Hogarth, Pre-Columbian ceramics from Costa Rica and Native American baskets.
Managed permanent collection primarily of works on paper Albrecht Durer and Alexander Calder.
Implemented professional art installations.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - ART
Feather River College
06.1995
CALIFORNIA ART SCHOLAR - MUSIC
Cal Arts
08.1992
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ART HISTORY/MUSEUM STUDIES
Southern Oregon University
Health And Wellness Coaching
Institute of Integrated Nutrition
05-2026
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Rolf Gates Yoga Training
05-2016
Skills
Excellent customer service
Strong communication skills
Organization and prioritization
Reliability and punctuality
Flexible schedule availability
Listening and comprehension
Product merchandising
Honesty and integrity
Sales expertise
Team player
Timeline
Self Employed
MERC
06.2016 - 11.2024
Piano Instructor
09.2008 - 10.2024
Self Employed
She's Happy Design
06.2006 - 03.2016
Fine Dining Server
Ariana Restaurant
05.2006 - 03.2014
Assistant Office and Gallery Manager
Terroir
02.2001 - 03.2002
Assistant Registrar and Preparator
Schneider Museum of Art
01.1996 - 05.2000
CALIFORNIA ART SCHOLAR - MUSIC
Cal Arts
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ART HISTORY/MUSEUM STUDIES