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Wendi Johnson

702 Stoler Ave, Lansdale,PA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Teacher K-5th Grade

Plumstead Christian School
Plumsteadville, PA
09.2020 - Current
  • Plan, prepare, and communicate instructional activities related to various art mediums to meet curriculum standards for kindergarten through 5th grades.
  • Provide individual instruction and productive feedback on students' work for classes of 17 to 25 students. Inspiring students to try, use and grow their God-given skills.
  • Working without a designated art room, planning, and transporting all necessary supplies and student projects to and from ten classes to the art supply office.

Substitue Teacher/ Bus Driver for K - 12 Students

Plumstead Christian School
Plumsteadville, PA
09.2019 - Current
  • Remains calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Maintains safety, required training, and certifications.
  • Communicate with parents to support students with transportation.

Curatorial Assistant

James A Michener Art Museum
Doylestown, PA
09.2017 - 07.2020
  • Supported the curators with the preparations of three changing exhibition spaces, in addition to a traveling exhibition.
  • Assisted in gaining permissions for the use of images, research, and artwork through extensive communications with fellow institutions.
  • Adapted quickly to multiple departmental staff changes, gaining added responsibility in managing the tasks of the department.
  • Worked as a liaison in the curatorial department to a number of other departments throughout the museum.

Fine & Decorative Art Coordinator

Alderfer Auction
Hatfield, PA
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for quarterly fine art catalog production and auction planning and management, which included the finest pieces of fine art.
  • Evaluated and researched items for inclusion in the print catalog for auction.
  • Solely managed catalog production; cataloging, photographing, editing, proofing, design, and layout.
  • Daily, I utilized research databases and auction-specific inventory software.
  • Collaborated with operations, sales, and marketing teams for optimal promotion of cataloged items.
  • Delegated responsibilities of auction staff for auction day tasks. Provided training for multiple college interns.

Owner/ Operator

W Johnson Framing
Lansdale, PA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • As a sole proprietor, I framed a variety of art, photography, and artifacts, as well as scheduled appointments to effectively guide and educate customers in the processes of framing and conservation services to preserve artwork and family heirlooms.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns, and giving appropriate direction.
  • Managed supply orders, work timetables, and logistics.

Collections Account Manager

Chrysler Financial
Hatboro
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Call center work executing outbound calls, guiding account holders, and making recommendations to resolve accounts.
  • Utilized a firm compassion to assist in account resolution. Kept abreast of rapidly evolving technology to document every customer interaction in an account history.

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Art Conservation, Museum Studies, Minor Fine Art

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Associates of Arts - Fine Art

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA

Skills

  • Student and customer engagement
  • Art technique instruction
  • Creative problem solving
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Encouraging listener
  • Communication skills
  • Calm demeanor

Timeline

Art Teacher K-5th Grade

Plumstead Christian School
09.2020 - Current

Substitue Teacher/ Bus Driver for K - 12 Students

Plumstead Christian School
09.2019 - Current

Curatorial Assistant

James A Michener Art Museum
09.2017 - 07.2020

Fine & Decorative Art Coordinator

Alderfer Auction
08.2015 - 09.2017

Owner/ Operator

W Johnson Framing
01.2008 - 01.2010

Collections Account Manager

Chrysler Financial
09.2002 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Art Conservation, Museum Studies, Minor Fine Art

University of Delaware

Associates of Arts - Fine Art

Bucks County Community College
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