Monique Holiday
Monique Holiday
4 Rd. 7776
Bloomfield , New Mexico, 87413
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Summary
Passionate Gallery Assistant with more than 1 year of work experience in a Native American Art Gallery.
Local New Mexico Artist with 6 years of painting experience.
Graduated with an AA Liberal Arts Degree from San Juan College and currently pursuing a BA Studio Arts degree in the Institute of American Indian Arts.
Education
Institute of American Indian Arts, Bachelor's of Studio Arts Graduating - May 2024
San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico AA Liberal Arts Degree Graduated - May 2018
Key Courses: Intro to Business Microcomputer Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (A+), Orientation to Art including Art History, Drawing, and Painting (A+), Social Sciences including Sociology and Communications (B+)
Employment History
Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango, Colorado
Gallery Assistant January 2019 - Present
Served 80 - 100 customers per day with 95% accuracy on information.
Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude as demonstrated by receiving 100% positive comments by customers per day.
Placed in Top 3 Salespeople achieving most sales per month since 2018, making about $30,000 sales on average.
Shipped over 100 art pieces through UPS and USPS to customers across the U.S per month.
Quick learned computer business software in creating sales receipts/invoices, adding 100+ new subscribers to Newsletter emails per month, removing products sold on the website, and creating shipping labels on UPS.
Participated in 99% social gatherings for the gallery and helping Local Artists unveil their pieces in art shows. The remaining 1% had to leave to attend Edward Aldrich Painting Workshop at Sorrel Sky Art Gallery in Durango, CO.
Worked Full-Time 5 days and 40 hours a week, from opening to closing.
Memorized information over 50 artists, including biographies, facts, and history.
Allen Theatres, Farmington, New Mexico
Concession Cashier March 2018 - June 2018
Served 200-300 customers per day with 100% accuracy.
Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude as demonstrated by receiving Most Valuable Teammate award two times while working there.
Helped resolved conflicts 100% in customer service.
Hobbies & Interests
Passionate in creating Native American and Animal Art, loves working with Acrylic, Oil, and Charcoal.
Placed artwork in over 10 galleries, including Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon, Adobe Gallery, and Toh-Atin Gallery.
Entered a few paintings in the San Juan County Fair 2017 and 2018, placing 4th and 3rd in the Fine Arts Section.
Professional Skills
Customer service Intermediate
Interpersonal and Public Communication Skills Advanced
Ability to Work Under Pressure Intermediate
Team Building Advanced
Critical Thinking Skills Intermediate
Receptionist Competent
Creative Thinking Competent
Cash Handling Advanced
Self Motivated Advanced
Leadership Skills Competent
Microsoft Office Competent
Time Management Intermediate
References
Jackson Clark
Boss
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Kyle Tsosie
Former coworker and Friend
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Monique Holiday
4 Rd. 7776
Bloomfield , New Mexico, 87413
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Summary
Passionate Gallery Assistant with more than 1 year of work experience in a Native American Art Gallery.
Local New Mexico Artist with 6 years of painting experience.
Graduated with an AA Liberal Arts Degree from San Juan College and currently pursuing a BA Studio Arts degree in the Institute of American Indian Arts.
Education
Institute of American Indian Arts, Bachelor's of Studio Arts Graduating - May 2024
San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico AA Liberal Arts Degree Graduated - May 2018
Key Courses: Intro to Business Microcomputer Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (A+), Orientation to Art including Art History, Drawing, and Painting (A+), Social Sciences including Sociology and Communications (B+)
Employment History
Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango, Colorado
Gallery Assistant January 2019 - Present
Served 80 - 100 customers per day with 95% accuracy on information.
Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude as demonstrated by receiving 100% positive comments by customers per day.
Placed in Top 3 Salespeople achieving most sales per month since 2018, making about $30,000 sales on average.
Shipped over 100 art pieces through UPS and USPS to customers across the U.S per month.
Quick learned computer business software in creating sales receipts/invoices, adding 100+ new subscribers to Newsletter emails per month, removing products sold on the website, and creating shipping labels on UPS.
Participated in 99% social gatherings for the gallery and helping Local Artists unveil their pieces in art shows. The remaining 1% had to leave to attend Edward Aldrich Painting Workshop at Sorrel Sky Art Gallery in Durango, CO.
Worked Full-Time 5 days and 40 hours a week, from opening to closing.
Memorized information over 50 artists, including biographies, facts, and history.
Allen Theatres, Farmington, New Mexico
Concession Cashier March 2018 - June 2018
Served 200-300 customers per day with 100% accuracy.
Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude as demonstrated by receiving Most Valuable Teammate award two times while working there.
Helped resolved conflicts 100% in customer service.
Hobbies & Interests
Passionate in creating Native American and Animal Art, loves working with Acrylic, Oil, and Charcoal.
Placed artwork in over 10 galleries, including Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon, Adobe Gallery, and Toh-Atin Gallery.
Entered a few paintings in the San Juan County Fair 2017 and 2018, placing 4th and 3rd in the Fine Arts Section.
Professional Skills
Customer service Intermediate
Interpersonal and Public Communication Skills Advanced
Ability to Work Under Pressure Intermediate
Team Building Advanced
Critical Thinking Skills Intermediate
Receptionist Competent
Creative Thinking Competent
Cash Handling Advanced
Self Motivated Advanced
Leadership Skills Competent
Microsoft Office Competent
Time Management Intermediate
References
Jackson Clark
Boss
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Kyle Tsosie
Former coworker and Friend
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