Theresa Schneveis
Kilmarnock,VA
Summary
Accomplished Art Program Manager with a strong focus on effective communication and client relationship management. Experienced in overseeing budgets and implementing innovative art projects to enhance community engagement and artistic expression.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Program Manager
The Tides Inn
Irvington, Virginia
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Presented guests with diverse artistic techniques, material application, and maintenance guidelines.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, and ceramics.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.
- Collaborate with resort owners to define, outline, and implement commissioned project specifications and vision.
- Assisted in marketing efforts through social media and online platforms.
- Exhibited curated art displays emphasizing community talent.
- Managed firing and glazing processes of finished guest pieces, ensuring timely packing and shipping to each individual.
- Formed and sustained meaningful relationships with guests and clients.
- Oversee maintenance of kiln and accessories, including repairs and element replacements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure artistic alignment with brand vision.
- Researched industry trends to inspire innovative design approaches in projects.
Opthalmic Technician
Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness and organization.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI12-2013
Skills
- Program management
- Budget oversight
- Client relationship management
- Social media marketing
- Effective communication
- Course development
- Classroom management
- MS office applications
- Art materials management
- Creative problem solving
- Presentation skills
- Hospitality and professionalism
- Group and individual instruction
- Art exhibition planning
- Art therapy techniques
- Public speaking
- Hospitality industry experience
References
References available upon request.
Podcast Appearences
- The Artist in Me is Dead, Rhonda Willers - Link: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com/episodes/episode-theresa-schneveis
- The Potter's Cast, Paul Blais - Link: https://thepotterscast.com/1029/
Affiliations
Volunteer, Face Painter - Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Irvington, VA (2023-2024)
Conferences
- NCECA - National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts: 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025
- NAHB International Builder's Show (IBS): Produced technical sketches for upcoming product launch- 2018
Consultation and Commission
- Enchantment Resort, Commissioned to decorate an art studio, create sculptural artwork, and paint murals for Enchantment Resort - Sedona AZ 2025
- Private Consultation, to design and outsource equipment and materials for an in home ceramics studio - Irvington, VA 2023
- Weather Shield, created technical sketches of a new locking mechanism to be used in an advertisement, collaborated with their marketing team to design launching video - Medford, WI 2018
Timeline
Art Program Manager
The Tides Inn
08.2021 - 12.2025
Opthalmic Technician
Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics
University of Wisconsin, River Falls