Experience

Crooked Tree Arts Center

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Experience Associate

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  I was hired as the guest experience associate in Crooked Tree Arts Center of Traverse City in the beginning of 2022. I am responsible for warmly welcoming guests into the space, introducing the art that drives our mission; and inform how you can be actively involved with the Crooked Tree Arts Center Memberships. I also assist in promoting events via online marketing tactics, design/print/mount promotions with my graphic design background, assist in event planning, and installation/deinstallation within the gallery for exhibitions and shows. During my short time in the company I was asked to be an Art Instructor for highschoolers,specifically for: Painting&Drawing, portraiture, Comics, and Self Promotion/Marketing in todays social media/web platforms. I have also been asked to assist in jurying an Art Competition amoungst highschoolers competiting for scholarships towards college. This was due to passion, my own artistic experiences, and extensive knowlege in the Arts in my professional education.



Suttons Bay Ciders

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Customer Service Staff

  • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  -Plan, organize, and host events.-Assist the head cider maker in pressing production and bottling proccesses. Assisting with operating heavy machinery, lifting heavy objects, and sanitizing with chemicals, we ensure the product is made safely and efficiently.-Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cider-making methods; or suggest products that might appeal to them and inform customers of daily specials. -Plan, organize, and host events.-Assist the head cider maker in pressing production and bottling proccesses. Assisting with operating heavy machinery, lifting heavy objects, and sanitizing with chemicals, we ensure the product is made safely and efficiently.-Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cider-making methods; or suggest products that might appeal to them and inform customers of daily specials.



Geri Mateus Studios

• United States
• Retail

• Lead Designer

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2022

  -Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.-Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.-Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design for custom pieces that would best suit their vision.Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.-Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.-Use computer software to generate new images.Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.-Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to improve sales and employee performance.-Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.-Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.-Attend craft shows to market products.-Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.