Cassidy Carpenter Resume
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Cassidy Carpenter Resume

Cassidy E. Carpenter | ------------

(317) 938- 2558 | ------------

Education

University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design
Ann Arbor, MI
- Bachelor of Fine Arts��August 2019
- Minor in Community Action and Social Change (University of Michigan School of Social Work) ��May 2019
- 3.8/4.0 GPA

University of Michigan��Study Abroad
Kyoto & Shigaraki, Japan� April 2017-June 2017
- Promote, teach, and engage in the arts with the children, disabled, and elderly
University of Michigan� Project Outreach Volunteering

EHM Senior Solutions & Memory Support Center: Saline, Michigan��January 2018-May 2019
- Provide support and assistance to older adults residing in a memory care facility.
- Facilitate art programs for recreation and mental stimulation.
- Trained in TimeSlips Creative Programming.


Experience

Barnes & Noble� Ann Arbor, MI
Bookseller | April 2016-Present
- Adept at researching topics of interest for customers in an efficient and effective manner. Regularly sought by repeat customers to provide additional recommendations and insights
- Results driven team player actively supporting team goals in terms of customer satisfaction and financial performance. Regularly providing overtime to support team needs
- Designing arrangements of merchandise for functionality and aesthetic
- Capable of creating useful and creative connections between literature, music, and games while serving in all areas � music, media, toys & games and book selling
- Providing Professional Phone Etiquette


EHM Senior Solutions & Memory Support Center��Saline, MI
Assistant to Instructor | May 2019- Present
- Planning and facilitation of visual arts activities and courses for large groups of residents and staff
- Engaging one-on-one with participants during work time
- Preparing materials while incorporating plans for possible changes or alternative outcomes
- Tailoring activities for a diversity of physical and mental abilities to ensure fullest engagement for every resident.

Ready Set StART: Children�s Arts Education Non-Profit� Southern Michigan
Executive Board Member��Communications Director | September 2015- June 2019
- Coordinating, developing, and resourcing (via volunteerism) art programs for underfunded programs at local schools and community centers
- Proven ability to provide executive leadership and vision to the program while completing weekly workshops and education for a wide array of children
- Planning and teaching arts and crafts workshops onsite.
- Coordinate events with program heads

Punk Out!: LGBT+ Non-Profit � Philadelphia, PA
Graphic Designer | March 2016- January 2017
- Results driven graphic design and program support resource responsible for digitally designing all event posters, announcements, and seasonal greetings for the editorial website, as well as social and print medias
- Networking long distance with team in Philadelphia, primarily online
- Provided 23 marketing communication pieces while actively managing booths and merchandising at local concerts and music festivals spreading social awareness and fundraising. Coordinated events with program heads
- Completing work according to strict deadlines and within very short notice

Skills

Teaching and Communication with Children (K-Grade 8)
Communication with Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Symptoms of Alzheimer�s Disease
Leadership in Workshops & Seminars in the Arts
Autodesk Sketchbook Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator Final Cut Studio Microsoft Office
ZBrush Maya Mudbox
Verbal and Written Communication Dragon Frame Proficient in Mac OS and PC�s