Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards/Honors
Languages
Timeline

Veronika Dethart

Veronika's Viewfinder
Madison,WI
1
Language
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Piercer

11 Months
Studs | 09.2025 - 08.2026
  • Performed high-quality piercings while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations and following all BBP protocols.
  • Developed personalized piercing experiences, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty by providing high-quality piercings and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
  • Collaborated with management to maintain inventory levels of piercing supplies and tools.
  • Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation and decontamination protocols to uphold studio cleanliness and compliance standards.
  • Assisted in training new employees on studio policies, procedures, and customer service excellence.
  • Streamlined piercing procedures for efficiency without compromising quality or client comfort.
  • Increased repeat business by building strong client relationships through personalized consultations, piercing appointments, and follow-up care.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate jewelry based on personal style preferences, anatomy, and healing considerations.
  • Educated clients on aftercare instructions to promote healing and minimize infection risk, resulting in fewer complications.

Freelance Portrait Photographer

2 Years 4 Months
Veronika's Viewfinder | 04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated bookings, updated website, and advertised through social media to enhance client engagement
  • Maintained accurate records of expenses and income to support financial accountability
  • Customized each photoshoot to align with clients’ needs; selected unique locations, props, and established a consistent editing style for the gallery

Barista

6 Months
Starbucks | 10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed tip distribution
  • Following all store guidelines and staying on task at all times
  • Crafted high-quality beverages while maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.

Photography Student Assistant

10 Months
Division of Facilities Planning and Management | 07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated and scheduled photo shoots with UW-Madison project managers, ensuring delivery of photos for timely managers’ meetings
  • Captured high-quality photographs of various locations, people, and events on UW-Madison campus, utilizing effective communication, composition, and manual camera settings
  • Worked under a mentor, incorporating feedback into each new set of pictures to grow as a photographer
  • Collaborated with mentor to incorporate feedback into photography projects, enhancing skills and artistic development

Bedrock Lab Assistant

1 Year 11 Months
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey | 06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Conducted geologic bedrock research through analysis of rock samples using elemental XRF analyzer.
  • Assisted in field collection of rock cores and maintained a clean, organized lab and warehouse environment.
  • Photographed rock cores and edited photos using Adobe Lightroom.
  • Managed data entry and analysis using Microsoft Excel and ARCGIS software.

STEM Instructor and Office Manager

7 Months
Engineering for Kids | 10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Planned and implemented STEM lessons for children (K-3rd grade) in after-school programs.
  • Maintained classroom control by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Managed office supplies, including purchasing, organizing, and packing.

Family Babysitter

3 Years 8 Months
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals

Education

Bachelor's of Science - German

University of Wisconsin Madison | 05.2024
  • Conducted research and presentations on German language and culture.
  • Certificate in Environmental Studies with coursework in Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Energy, and Sustainability.
  • Dean's List Fall 2023
  • Awarded Dr. Karl Oskar and Theodora Pisk Award for excellence in German Studies, Spring 2024

High School Diploma

Sparta High School | Sparta, WI | 05.2020
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Member of Earth Club: 4 years
  • 2019 and 2020: Earth Club Student of the Year
  • Member of National Honor Society: 1 Year
  • Secretary of Student Council: 1 year
  • GPA: 3.97 (unweighted), class rank: 3

Skills

Piercing placement
Needle handling and implementation of bevel theory
Anatomy
CPR and BBP certifications
Studio maintenance
Attention to detail
Precision and accuracy
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service

Certification

BBP

CPR

Awards/Honors

Dean’s List Honor- Fall 2023, Dr. Karl Oskar and Theodora Pisk Award- Spring 2024, Undergraduate German Achievement Award - Spring 2023

Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Piercer

Studs
09.2025 - 08.2026Read More

Barista

Starbucks
10.2024 - 04.2025Read More

Freelance Portrait Photographer

Veronika's Viewfinder
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Photography Student Assistant

Division of Facilities Planning and Management
07.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Bedrock Lab Assistant

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
06.2022 - 05.2024Read More

STEM Instructor and Office Manager

Engineering for Kids
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More

Family Babysitter

12.2017 - 08.2021Read More

Sparta High School

High School Diploma
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University of Wisconsin Madison

Bachelor's of Science from German
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Veronika Dethart