Sumire Taniai
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals. Maintaining full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Cookie Designer
Swoon Cookie Crafters
Kansas City, MO
04.2021 - Current
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to peers and manager
- Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
- Meeting strict deadlines
Contributing Writer
Aoyama Design Forum
Tokyo, Japan
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Interviewed artists in Kansas City and Chicago proper by email and in person.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Went to galleries and museums to analyze exhibits and took professional photographs
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Set up classroom for class, checked assignments, gave
- Mentored students when they needed help
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Lead critiques and discussions
Development Department, Summer Internship
Kemper Museum Of Contemporary Art
Kansas City, MO
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Maintained Museum Database
- Maintained organized inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels, expediting orders and delivering materials to work stations.
- Planned and organized annual Gala with a supervisor
- Designed postcards and brochures using Adobe InDesign and Ilustrator
- Helped with advertising, filing, and other secretarial duties
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Missouri
05.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communications
- Creative Solutions
- Marketing Materials
- Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Custom Cookie Designer
Swoon Cookie Crafters
04.2021 - Current
Contributing Writer
Aoyama Design Forum
01.2019 - 01.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
08.2017 - 05.2019
Development Department, Summer Internship
Kemper Museum Of Contemporary Art
06.2015 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Missouri