Xander Kelley
Perry,MI
Summary
Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in digital medium and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
To seek and maintain full- and/or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed Artist
Dark Matter Studio
Wayne, MI
07.2017 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Collaborated with art director to implement artistic vision.
- Managed technological considerations to meet defined goals.
- Advertised and sold mosaics and drawing pieces at local markets and established piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Tracked weekly sales, expenses and other financial information in Microsoft Excel.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Mentored junior artists on creative processes.
- Created 45 unique designs, layouts and samples in 2021 to present.
- Generated design and model creation time estimates when needed.
- Created and sold over 200 original paintings and mosaics in the last year.
- Transformed ideas into high-quality digital file creations to fulfill client requests.
- Delivered on multiple titles and platforms simultaneously.
- Used Procreate and other various design programs to create images for use in diverse clients' marketing campaigns.
- Learned new software packages in addition to traditional art methods.
- Developed digital illustrative designs using customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters.
- Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
- Collaborated with marketing and organization departments to create high-quality images and illustrations to enhance publications and presentations.
- Gathered information from pop and social media content channels and used data to create graphics, cartoons and illustrations to support company goals and strategic initiatives.
- Produced computer-generated artwork to add depth and cohesiveness to technical journal and publication articles.
Photographer
Dark Matter Studio
Wayne, MI
10.2014 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
Tattoo Apprentice
Premier Tattoo Company
Allen Park, MI
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
- Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
- Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
- Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
- Applied permanent tattoos using indelible, non-toxic ink.
- Grew client base by marketing services.
- Accepted and processed customer payments.
- Presented template design sheets for customers to review.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to maximize customer satisfaction with services.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
Wayne, MI
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
Sales Associate
Phantom Fireworks
Taylor, MI
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
Haunt Actor
Wiard's Haunted Houses Night Terrors
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Acted in 2 productions, performing alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Leveraged skills in gesturing, body movement and special voices to draw in audience members and build emotional engagement.
- Committed to diligent rehearsal of lines both with partner and groups to optimize deliveries.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
Sales Associate
Target
Knoxville, TN
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
Production Assistant
Jewelry Television - JTV
Knoxville, TN
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.
- Met budget targets with optimal formats, content choices and mediums to meet objectives.
- Obtained, set up and loaded videotapes for scheduled broadcasts.
Third Key Manager
Icing By Claire's
Knoxville, TN
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
- Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.
- Developed professional relationships to improve retention of key customers.
- Directed employees to create displays, upsell featured items and tidy store during assigned shifts.
- Assisted Store Manager with scheduling, interviewing and other administrative tasks associated with successfully running store.
- Learned entire accessory catalog of items to improve recommendations and increase upsells to customers.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN12.2017
Skills
- Originality and Creativity
- Independence and Innovation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Subject Research
- Pre-Design Consulting
- Art Exhibitions
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Technical Illustration
- Mural and Scenic Art Creation
- Photographic Editing
- Administration and Management
Accomplishments
- Created artwork for an article featured in “Slip of the Pen,” an annual student-run magazine.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Commissioned by multiple individuals and businesses to create digital designs of varying styles for both personal and professional use.
Certification
- Videography Certification Training - Received certificate in May 2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tattoo Apprentice
Premier Tattoo Company
03.2021 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
10.2019 - 02.2020
Sales Associate
Phantom Fireworks
04.2019 - 01.2020
Haunt Actor
Wiard's Haunted Houses Night Terrors
09.2018 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
Target
02.2018 - 05.2018
Self Employed Artist
Dark Matter Studio
07.2017 - Current
Production Assistant
Jewelry Television - JTV
05.2017 - 02.2018
Third Key Manager
Icing By Claire's
10.2016 - 03.2017
Photographer
Dark Matter Studio
10.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
Pellissippi State Community College
- Videography Certification Training - Received certificate in May 2017
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