Experience

Clark Art Institute
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Development Officer for Special Events

  • Apr 2022 - Present


April Clay

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Artist

  • 2000 - Present

  I have been exhibiting in and around Boston for several years. I try to make art which takes a viewer on a visual journey by creating levels and layers, where one becomes absorbed in subtle, intimate experiences while exploring the painting and over a period of time will make new discoveries. I have been exhibiting in and around Boston for several years. I try to make art which takes a viewer on a visual journey by creating levels and layers, where one becomes absorbed in subtle, intimate experiences while exploring the painting and over a period of time will make new discoveries.


Affinity
• Germany
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

B&G Oysters
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

Garden Remedies, Inc.
• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

Steel & Rye
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event Specialist

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

Barbara Lynch Gruppo
• Event Planner for Stir

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018


Hamersley's Bistro

• United States
• Restaurants

• Server

  • May 2010 - Oct 2014

  Restaurant Server with over 4 years of Food and Beverage experience. Areas of expertise include French fine dining and wine knowledge. Proven ability to create a stellar dining experience for customers, read tables and anticipate customer needs. Friendly, punctual, enthusiastic with strong work ethic, interpersonal and teamwork skills Restaurant Server with over 4 years of Food and Beverage experience. Areas of expertise include French fine dining and wine knowledge. Proven ability to create a stellar dining experience for customers, read tables and anticipate customer needs. Friendly, punctual, enthusiastic with strong work ethic, interpersonal and teamwork skills



Crate and Barrel

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Manager and Sales

  • 2004 - 2010

  Head of customer service department as well as support for the sales team. I was required to be an excellent communicator who is detailed oriented as well as a patient problem solver. Acted as a liaison between store and warehouse associates. Learned and lead training staff on new store software. Provided excellent service to internal and external customers through direct contact, over the phone and through the mail. Maintained knowledge of all new merchandise. Managed discount area, including all ordering. Processed all returns and credits. Processed day sheets and payroll. Worked with vendors regarding return and repair authorization and chargebacks. Show less



Art of the Event, Inc.

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director/ Sales

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2007

  Sales and design for event and decor planners. Assisted all associates with event production and management. Created and produced unique themes for entertainment, decor and business theatre. Selling the company's products and services including client presentations, conceptual design, creative proposal writing, budget development and contracting. Market development. Serviced clients with all areas of the event day production and management including, communications, troubleshooting and guest hospitality. Show less



Debbies Design

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator/Designer

  • 1996 - 2002

  Established an art department from the ground up for a growing party and event planner. Event sizes ranged from small intimate gatherings to large formal functions. Ran various events from setup to breakdown Met with clients to design event or party Scheduled and organized teams for weekend setup Designed and created theme rooms for clients from start to finish Headed up of the art department and supervised staff to create artwork, that includes logos, signs, backdrops and 3 dimensional props Designed work as required as well as installation Designed and created grand scale floral centerpiece Event list includes: Opening of the W hotel, Gilda’s Club, NYU Medical Center, AT&T Christmas Party among others. Show less