Torrean Smith
Charleston,SC
Summary
Fearless Artist willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries. Adobe, Photoshop and Indesign proficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Torrean J Art
07.2019 - Current
- Commission several works for clientele
- Build and maintain client base
- Budget materials and time to suit client needs
- Focus on realism, black and white, and portraiture.
Route Technician
Maritime Pools
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing timely solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and achieve performance goals.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering long-term relationships with key accounts.
- Mastered the use of advanced routing technologies to maximize efficiency during daily operations.
- Stayed in good physical condition in order to handle demanding daily challenges in diverse environments.
Route Technician
Aqua Blue Pools
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained 40 pools weekly by testing pool water and adding chemicals for a safer swim environment
- Maintained consistent contact with customers to inform them on the updates of the pools
- Arrived on site promptly, clearing all debris from pool leaving the area better than previously found.
Engagement Coordinator
AmeriCorps: Project MARS
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Built behavioral profiles of volunteer candidates
- Recruited and assigned volunteers to students
- Organized and executed school trips and events
- Adapted to individual children's needs when covering complex material or resolving problematic behavior
- Monitored academic and social progress for each mentee through personalized counseling.
Graphics and Production Associate
Fort Dearborn Company
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed quality control throughout production process
- Consistently met and exceeded crucial daily deadlines
- Employed drafting software for printing and production needs.
Warehouse Associate
Fort Dearborn Company
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Packed and prepared products for shipping
- Monitored and oversaw inventory network
- Increased productivity by 125%.
Gallery Management Intern
Lee Gallery
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted gallery manager with hanging, delivering, and packaging artwork for various shows
- Designed marketing materials for shows, including postcards, posters, and social media announcements.
Director of Youth
Dunean Baptist Church
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Strategized and launched fundraising campaigns
- Organized services through preparation and delivery of lectures
- Counseled individuals and groups concerning personal needs
- Scheduled camps, retreats, meetings, and conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Clemson University
05.2016
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Drafting & Drawing
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Composition
- Social Media Marketing
- Visual Storytelling
- Video Editing
- Client Communication
- Drawing Techniques
- Content Creation
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Route Technician
Maritime Pools
07.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Artist
Torrean J Art
07.2019 - Current
Route Technician
Aqua Blue Pools
08.2018 - 07.2019
Engagement Coordinator
AmeriCorps: Project MARS
09.2016 - 07.2018
Graphics and Production Associate
Fort Dearborn Company
05.2016 - 08.2016
Warehouse Associate
Fort Dearborn Company
04.2016 - 05.2016
Gallery Management Intern
Lee Gallery
08.2015 - 05.2016
Director of Youth
Dunean Baptist Church
11.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Clemson University