Art Resume
Janelle Piotrowski
4701 Fargo Court
Raleigh NC, 27612
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Summary:
I am an outgoing, confident and hard-working young woman who is eager and willing to meet the objectives of my employer. As a result of my academic achievements and work experience, I believe that I have the background to deliver outstanding value and to surpass job expectations. Excellent communication and people skills, boundless energy and the ability to focus on the job at hand are my key strengths.
Employment History:
September 2017-Present: Assistant Manager at The Tile Shop
- Help build and develop a well-rounded team of sales associates
- Senior Design Associate; design living spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and entire homes
- Train and coach employees on policies, procedures and job duties, track established sales goals, develop schedule and maintain inventory
- Sell tile and related products to exceed customer expectations /sell a lifestyle
- Knowledge of all store and warehouse operations; proficient in installation process and products
- Lead by example to achieve sales goals
February 2017-September 2017: Assistant at the Cosmic Circle
- Take photos and edit them in Photoshop and InDesign, manage social media, assist in all aspects of a photo shoot, purchase clothing/remake clothing, create flyers, package and mail orders
July 2016-March 2017: Program Assistant at the Department of Justice
- Assistant to 6 lawyers in the office
- Administrative/office work
- File paperwork, pick up and drop off important documents, answer phones
- Help my team of lawyers with different aspects of a case
December 2015-September 2016: Event Host at Marbles Kids Museum
- Host of corporate events, weddings, birthdays, etc
- In charge of all set up and clean up of an event
- Oversee and manage events; work with vendors, caterers and clients
March 2016-April 2016: Art Director for the Oak City Techathon
- Created concept for the 2016 mural, collected materials, worked with the Digital Connector volunteers on the design at the Saint Monica Teen Center, partnered with CAM and Google Fiber
- Helped run the event and assist the students
September-January 2016: Logo Designer for Woofinwaggle
- Created concept, produced hand drawn image,
- Worked with the design in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
August 2014-August 2015: Program Director at Artopia (owned by Jerry’s Artarama)
- Manager of the art center and staff, including hiring and firing; trained all staff, volunteers and interns
- Outreach Coordinator, sales and social media
- Payroll, customer service, office management
- Plan and execute all events inside and outside of the facility
- In charge of art center design and setup
- Responsible for program enrollment and development, including art instruction
- Communication with parents, PTAs, HOAs, teachers at all levels, local businesses and vendors
- Partner with local organizations such as VAE, JDRF, The Hope Center and Marbles Kids Museum
- Creation and management of gallery art shows featuring the children’s art at the end of each track-out session
- Interacting daily with the CEO, CFO, Marketing Manager, Accounting Manager and my staff
Education:
2014 Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Minor in Psychology
2014 Evocative Animals Workshop, Penland School of Arts and Crafts, Bakersville, NC
Awards and Honors:
2014: Outstanding Studio Art Student Award, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
2013-2014: Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity
2013-2014: Vice President of Kappa Pi
2013-2014: Dean’s List (both semesters)
Publications:
2014: First and second place for sculpture in The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
2014: Honorable Mention in The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Exhibitions:
2017 Punk Rock Pop-up, Rumors, Chapel Hill, NC
2016 Solo Show, Raleigh Raw, Raleigh, NC
2016 Solo Show, The Art of Style, Raleigh, NC
2016 Community Show, CAM, Raleigh, NC
2016 Punk Rock Pop-up, Rumors, Chapel Hill, NC
2016 The Beginning of Everything, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
2016 Self-Love, Holder Goods, Raleigh NC
2016 Community Show, Carrack, Durham NC
2014 You Do You, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
2014 Visceral Senior Exhibition, Frankie G. Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh NC
Computer Proficiency:
- Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat, website design, interactive design, Word, Excel, QuickBooks, PC/Mac
Relevant Art Skills:
- Painting (acrylic and oil)
- Sculpture (clay, found objects, plaster/plaster molds, wire)
- Fibers (indigo dyeing, painting on silk, felt, sewing)
- Woodwork
- Drawing/Illustration (pen and ink, pastels, colored pencils)
- Welding
- Graphic Design
- Printmaking
- Photography
Janelle Piotrowski
4701 Fargo Court
Raleigh NC, 27612
Cell:------------
Email: ------------
Summary:
I am an outgoing, confident and hard-working young woman who is eager and willing to meet the objectives of my employer. As a result of my academic achievements and work experience, I believe that I have the background to deliver outstanding value and to surpass job expectations. Excellent communication and people skills, boundless energy and the ability to focus on the job at hand are my key strengths.
Employment History:
September 2017-Present: Assistant Manager at The Tile Shop
- Help build and develop a well-rounded team of sales associates
- Senior Design Associate; design living spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and entire homes
- Train and coach employees on policies, procedures and job duties, track established sales goals, develop schedule and maintain inventory
- Sell tile and related products to exceed customer expectations /sell a lifestyle
- Knowledge of all store and warehouse operations; proficient in installation process and products
- Lead by example to achieve sales goals
February 2017-September 2017: Assistant at the Cosmic Circle
- Take photos and edit them in Photoshop and InDesign, manage social media, assist in all aspects of a photo shoot, purchase clothing/remake clothing, create flyers, package and mail orders
July 2016-March 2017: Program Assistant at the Department of Justice
- Assistant to 6 lawyers in the office
- Administrative/office work
- File paperwork, pick up and drop off important documents, answer phones
- Help my team of lawyers with different aspects of a case
December 2015-September 2016: Event Host at Marbles Kids Museum
- Host of corporate events, weddings, birthdays, etc
- In charge of all set up and clean up of an event
- Oversee and manage events; work with vendors, caterers and clients
March 2016-April 2016: Art Director for the Oak City Techathon
- Created concept for the 2016 mural, collected materials, worked with the Digital Connector volunteers on the design at the Saint Monica Teen Center, partnered with CAM and Google Fiber
- Helped run the event and assist the students
September-January 2016: Logo Designer for Woofinwaggle
- Created concept, produced hand drawn image,
- Worked with the design in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
August 2014-August 2015: Program Director at Artopia (owned by Jerry’s Artarama)
- Manager of the art center and staff, including hiring and firing; trained all staff, volunteers and interns
- Outreach Coordinator, sales and social media
- Payroll, customer service, office management
- Plan and execute all events inside and outside of the facility
- In charge of art center design and setup
- Responsible for program enrollment and development, including art instruction
- Communication with parents, PTAs, HOAs, teachers at all levels, local businesses and vendors
- Partner with local organizations such as VAE, JDRF, The Hope Center and Marbles Kids Museum
- Creation and management of gallery art shows featuring the children’s art at the end of each track-out session
- Interacting daily with the CEO, CFO, Marketing Manager, Accounting Manager and my staff
Education:
2014 Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Minor in Psychology
2014 Evocative Animals Workshop, Penland School of Arts and Crafts, Bakersville, NC
Awards and Honors:
2014: Outstanding Studio Art Student Award, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
2013-2014: Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity
2013-2014: Vice President of Kappa Pi
2013-2014: Dean’s List (both semesters)
Publications:
2014: First and second place for sculpture in The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
2014: Honorable Mention in The Colton Review: A Journal of Literature and Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Exhibitions:
2017 Punk Rock Pop-up, Rumors, Chapel Hill, NC
2016 Solo Show, Raleigh Raw, Raleigh, NC
2016 Solo Show, The Art of Style, Raleigh, NC
2016 Community Show, CAM, Raleigh, NC
2016 Punk Rock Pop-up, Rumors, Chapel Hill, NC
2016 The Beginning of Everything, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
2016 Self-Love, Holder Goods, Raleigh NC
2016 Community Show, Carrack, Durham NC
2014 You Do You, Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
2014 Visceral Senior Exhibition, Frankie G. Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh NC
Computer Proficiency:
- Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat, website design, interactive design, Word, Excel, QuickBooks, PC/Mac
Relevant Art Skills:
- Painting (acrylic and oil)
- Sculpture (clay, found objects, plaster/plaster molds, wire)
- Fibers (indigo dyeing, painting on silk, felt, sewing)
- Woodwork
- Drawing/Illustration (pen and ink, pastels, colored pencils)
- Welding
- Graphic Design
- Printmaking
- Photography