ABIGAIL CLARK, STUDIO ARTIST
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ABIGAIL CLARK, STUDIO ARTIST

Abigail Jo Clark
Brooklyn, New York
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Professional Summary
A very friendly and upbeat individual dedicated to giving exceptional service in work the environment. Committed to satisfying customers, coworkers, and employers by being punctual, respectful, and honest. Works well under pressure and in a fast paced work environment. Able to think big and small as well as lead and follow direction. A well rounded candidate who is looking for growth and a dynamic work experience.

Software Skills
Adobe Suite; Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Text Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sheets Mac and PC OS,
Google Documents and Google Calendar, Proficient Website and Blogging Background,
Social Media Experience: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Education
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
Pursuing Visual Communication and Design (Graphic Design) Certificate of Proficiency
The Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Masters of Art Education � Studio Art Certificate, 2017
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, Ohio ? Bachelor of Fine Art Degree � Printmaking / Design, 2016
The Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio
Holy Cross Tradition � High School Diploma, 2011

Field Experience
Organic Farming Internship, Oahu-Hawaii, Mouna Artist Village 2017 � Community Based Living, Food Harvesting, Community Outreach and Engagement, Farming
Praxis Fiber Workshop Fellowship, Cleveland, Ohio, Executive Director Jessica Pinksy 2016 � 2017
� Fabric Studies, Fabric Dyeing, Weaving, Community Based Teaching, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Gallery Exhibition Planning, Curatorial Experience, Studio Monitoring, Indigo Dyeing, Studio ArtsDevelopment
Creativity Works Project Research Grant, Cleveland, Ohio, The Cleveland Institute of Art 2015
� Grant Writing, Project Proposals, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Establishing a relation-
ship with an Organization within the Community, Visual Communication, Environmental Ecosystem Awareness, Educational Development, Studio Practice Development
Frogman�s Printmaking Workshop, The University of South Dakota, Professor Kurt Kemp 2014
� Building Relationships with Peers, Curatorial Experience, Visual Communication Development, Studio
Practice Development, Exhibition Planning Experience, Printmaking Skill Development Summer UROP Printmaking Research Grant, Boulder, CO, The Universityof Colorado 2012
� Grant Writing, Community Engagement, Educational Outreach, Professional Development Spring Printmaking Assistantship, Boulder, CO, The University of Colorado, Prof. M. Yazzie 2012
� Studio Monitoring, Assisting Students and Faculty in the Print Lab, Upkeep of Print Shop Permaculture Design Certification, Loudonville, Ohio, Wayne Weisman 2011
� Environmental Awareness, Community Development, Urban Planning, Knowledge of Ecosystems, Garden- ing, Urban Planning, Landscape Design


Aldi, Medina, Ohio
Store Associate
Assists management in achieving store appearance and maintenance standards. Identifies and rectifies hazards and/or equipment in need of maintenance to provide a safe environment. Assists in achieving payroll and total loss goals. Assists customers with problems or concerns and upholds management as appropriate regarding customers. Provides feedback on product, inventory losses, scanning errors, and general issues. Processes customer purchases, performs general cleaning duties, and stocks shelves and displays neatly to maximize visibility and sales.
� Collaborates and cooperates with team, focuses on the customer, models ALDI image, plans and prioritizes. Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
� Cash handling and register duties efficiently and accurately.

The Butcher�s Daughter, Soho, NY 2019
Coffee Bar Manager
Promote customer satisfaction, deliver outstanding customer service, and provide operational expectations. Maintain product organization as well as back stock of materials needed for daily operations. Inform consumers of the brand and the mission statement of the company moral.
� Responsible for training employees and assigning tasks needed for efficient daily operations. Assigned tasks to maintain work environment, enforced cleaning and safety standards, and provided coaching to help employees meet sales goals.
� Lead and modeled overall culture, value, mission, and spirit of company to grow customer base and increase store traffic. Developed an aesthetic experience that stimulated smell, taste, touch, and soundwithin the coffee bar for optimal pleasure.
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Brooklyn, NY 2017 � 2019 Production Manager
Enhance efficiency in production operations, uphold company standards in product development, deliver
outstanding operational expectations, and produce sales activity. Maintain product organization during high-traffic periods as well as product packaging. Document cost studies, record allergen data, log daily operations data, estimate monthly production, and abide by company recipes to create an exceptional food-safe product.
� Promoted multiple times, gaining experience in company�s retail store environments before transitioning into food production. Learned every aspect of the company and its operations from retail, consumption, production, and send/sale.
� Created the production plan for the entire plant operation, communicated with multiple departments to ensure success of weekly goals and production needs, predicted the flow of the company sales reports.
� Supervised three shifts of employees from morning, evening, and overnight, creating schedules for employees, conducting time off requests, and managing time cards for the department.
� Ordered materials for daily, weekly, and monthly production needs, conducting weekly inventory for production product and product packaging, estimating growth for planning from supply and demand.

Oh My Green, Brooklyn, NY 2019
Operations Crew Member and Delivery Driver
Delivering excellent service by ensuring the customers receive the right stuff, on time, and at peak quality.
� Responsibilities included preparing deliveries for shipment, loading the van according to delivery schedule, operating a vehicle in compliance with all laws, using hand truck to make inside deliveries, unloading/cleaning of equipment and vehicle upon completion of route, maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
� Experience working in warehouse and fulfillment center. Stocking at customer sites as needed. Receiving, maintaining, and upholding inventory management of products. Accurately and efficiently pick/pack customer orders using internal warehouse application.
� Quality control inspection of products including but not limited to: dry goods, beverages, perishable produce, dairy products, and coffee. Partnering with Inventory Specialist to prep deliveries for shipment.
� Driving company vehicle into Manhattan and New Jersey in order to meet deadlines and customer connections throughout daily employment.

Schroeder Appraisals LLC, Cleveland, Ohio, 2015 � 2017 Customer Experience Manager
Oversaw customer service area of business, dealt directly with customers, organized financial and tax documents, provided assistance via phone and email, acclimated other employees to business standards, studied and administered marketing and up-selling techniques, monitored performance data of business, and provided feedback to owner. Monitored performance of other employees, as well as, created staff schedules and maintained time cards.
� Developed the collection of processes the company used to track, oversee, and organize every interaction between a customer and the organization throughout the customer lifecycle.
� Optimized customer interactions by thinking both big and small in order to foster customer loyalty.

Whole Foods Market, University Circle, Ohio 2015 � 2017 Specialty Team Member
Setting and maintaining attractive specialty displays and supporting the regional specialty vision. Ensured a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient customer service to customers and team members. The Specialty departments include cheese, coffee, beer, wine, housewares, and other specialty food and products.
� Performed barista responsibilities and maintained a coffee bar independently. Created standard and seasonal coffee beverages for customers while packing product and maintaining department standards. Experience working on an espresso machine.

Free People Woodmere, Woodmere, Ohio ` 2012 � 2017 Stylist
The stylist is oriented to driving a soulful Free People store experience. A team player through supporting daily processes, maintaining production and visual standards, and adapting in the fast-paced store environment. Being curious and taking initiative to understand the company goals, promotions, and product offerings. The role is centered on building authentic connections through being open and engaging, embracing individuality, and sharing advice.
� Outreach and Networking: Initiating connections through social media, email, hand written communication, telephone, and in person communication daily/weekly.
� Sales Generation: Building customer connections through appointments and in store events.
� Follow Up: Further personalizing the customer relationships through thanking the customer and
following up on the experience. Maintaining customer client relations for the store and the community brand.