Experience

Rochester Brainery
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Art Educator

  • Apr 2018 - Present


LaCott Fine Art

• Owner & Artist

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  LaCott Fine Art is a fine art, and creative small business owned and operated by Laura Cott, that reaches both the consumer and business market. Focus on original Art, education, and higher learning for all ages and skill levels The work focuses primarily on watercolor original paintings and prints, as well as creative projects. My goal as a maker is to create an opportunity for people who may not seek out traditional fine art, capture a part of it in their everyday life. I work closely with other creative minds in my community to pursue the teaching of the arts in WNY while pursuing my passion for creating, painting, and making every day. Products are sold in area retail shops, online, and during area Artist Markets and shows. •Owner and Artist: Painter, Illustration, 3D Art •Specializes in Watercolor & Mixed Media •Creative Director & Developer of original content and product. •Social Media: Website Maintenance, Instagram & Blog Content. •Maintain inventory for both online and retail shops. •Design all product displays for all events & Artist Shows. •Participate in direct selling events to promote brand and product. •Work with other creatives in my community to collaborate on events. •Plan & teach the arts in my community. •Develop workshop concepts •Offer private lessons or group workshops for all ages and levels in multiple mediums. •Plan class syllabus, source supplies and create student workbooks. Email: laura@lacottfineart.com Show less



MUSEjar

• United States
• Retail

• Fine Art Teacher

  • May 2018 - Present

  Works closely with other creative minds in my community to pursue the teaching of the arts in WNY while pursuing my passion for creating, painting, and making every day.As a freelance art teacher, I can bring my passion for creating for those eager to learn.•Focus on Watercolor, Alcohol Ink, and Mixed Media Mediums.•Work children and adult students of all ages•Inspiration behind the class theme, preparation, sourcing of supplies are completed solely by me.•Travel in the Western NY area•Work with clients to decide class direction and scheduling. Show less

• STORE MANAGER & VISUAL MERCHANDISER

  • May 2018 - Apr 2020

  MUSEjar is an art-focused retail shop and studio space that also hosts a variety of workshops and private events.• Boosted brand credibility through clarification and strengthening of brand identity through weekly meetings with MJ Team to establish a strategy and direction of store product, both in the physical store, online, and through social media platforms.•In charge of store visual direction, product display, product research, and creative layout.•Day to day operations, customer, and Instructor relations and service.• Graphic design of digital and printed marketing materials.•Coordinating scheduling for private lessons, classes both in-studio and off, as well as events.•Planning and sourcing, preparation, and creation of interior artwork, window display, and murals along with the planning and execution of gallery installations for special occasions.•Organization of studio supplies, tools, and store. Show less



Anthropologie

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Display coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  •Designed, executed, and installed Visual projects under the guidance of the Anthropologie Visual team.In charge of maintaining the aesthetic and maintenance of the store.•Work in collaboration with the visual team to plan and execute concepts/ideas and all visual direction based on the specific needs of the store and product.•In charge of testing and developing ideas.•Managing a calendar and budget to plan, construct, and install in-store and window displays according to a deadline.•Manage material needs and purchase supplies without exceeding a designated budget•Uphold a standard of excellence in craft, development, and execution.•Edit designs and executions based on district feedback•Art Room Management: Maintain the organization of artroom, materials, samples, and tools. •Partner with Visual Manager and Store Manager to facilitate opportunities to inspire the customer through display-oriented workshops and events. Show less

• Visual Sales Associate

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Anthropologie Visual Sales Associate•Worked with Display Coordinator to help prepare and execute visual tasks in the store, both with apparel and the installation of a visual project. •Worked directly with customer in direct selling and support•Processed and placed products on the sale floor.



Banana Republic

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Display Manager

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  •In charge of the processing and placement of products to highlight for the customer. •Effectively communicate with the team to execute tasks. •Ensured link between the customer and the brand. •Recognized as a manager within the organization. •Working alongside the creative team to come up with the store concept. •In charge of the processing and placement of products to highlight for the customer. •Effectively communicate with the team to execute tasks. •Ensured link between the customer and the brand. •Recognized as a manager within the organization. •Working alongside the creative team to come up with the store concept.



Cantina Loco

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hostess

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Greeting guests will maintaining a friendly and professional manner. Maintaining and monitoring reservations and traffic of the restaurant. Greeting guests will maintaining a friendly and professional manner. Maintaining and monitoring reservations and traffic of the restaurant.



The Lodge Bar and Grill

• Events Manager

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for interacting with potential catering clients, booking parties, ensuring appropriate execution of private parties, and managing the guest experience during private events. Directly managing all private parties to ensure their success along with staff assigned to parties while setting and enforcing service standards for private parties. Creative collaboration with guests for party details, the arrangement of furniture, table displays, and staging. Managerial functions including opening the restaurant and fill in as necessary as manager on duty. Show less


The Lodge Bar & Grill
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Host

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014


Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2013

  Worked to stage store visually and place marketing to highlight product. Effectively communicate all relevant and in-store promotions and information to costumers. Ensured link between the customer and the brand Worked to stage store visually and place marketing to highlight product. Effectively communicate all relevant and in-store promotions and information to costumers. Ensured link between the customer and the brand