Artist with 7 years of related work experience, has a varied portfolio as a painter, sculptor, carpenter, designer, florist and weaver. Extremely adaptable to many different types of artistic styles and digital mediums.
EDUCATION
B.A. of Fine Arts, Studio Art / University of Maryland, College Park / May ‘13
Montgomery College, Rockville / May ‘10
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Exhibit Shop Supervisor / Gaithersburg, Maryland / June 2019 to current
Manages shop operations. Establishes goals and objectives for the shop, including scope and nature of services to be provided in-house and those to be contracted out. Develops policies, standards and procedures. Sets deadlines and priorities. Coordinates activities with other Commission units.
Manages exhibit budget. Prepares the annual budget request for the shop and controls expenditures. Confers with supervisor regarding unplanned or unusually high cost expenditures.
Locates and qualifies vendors and contractors and either personally, or through staff, secures vendor/contractor services through competitive bid procedures. Authorizes purchases and acceptance of contracted services and products and approves payments.
Supervises staff. Assigns and reviews work. Selects, trains and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions.
Develops staff capabilities. Assesses staff skills and needs and arranges for, or personally provides, training in the methods and techniques of the field; the use of tools, equipment and machines; and new technology such as computer graphics software.
Reviews technical literature in the field, confers with others in the field, and attends conferences, to keep abreast of new developments and approaches. Confers with vendors regarding their capabilities and services. Evaluates resources to increase productivity and quality.
Personally performs skilled artistic production work in preparing exhibits and other artistic products, taking the lead on larger projects and those involving extensive coordination of other units or staffs in their production. Develops appropriate concepts and designs to meet the intended purpose of the work and proceeds to produce required products. Applies knowledge of subject matter (e.g., biological sciences) involved in an exhibit presentation to present the characteristics of the subject to be depicted in the most advantageous manner and to relate it to the exhibit being designed.
Uses graphics tools, and designs logos, symbols, and other artwork for use in Commission flyers, signs, publications, exhibits, uniforms, facilities, vehicles, and other items. Renders illustrations.
Designs brochures, reports, maps, and other publications. Selects and organizes artwork (e.g., covers, colors, paper stock, illustrations and photos) and related aspects of a product. Manages digital files for printing and large format production.
Keeps shop records. Maintains records of expenditures, inventory of supplies and equipment, time cards, and projects. Maintains electronic files for record keeping and time/labor calculations, and time clock operation. Prepares periodic and special reports as requested.
ANTHROPOLOGIE & CO.
Display Manager / Georgetown, Washington D.C / November ‘17 to March ‘19
Lead display team operations to create artistic production and large scale store installations by establishing deadlines, goals, and standardized procedures.
Train, supervise and evaluate display staff during display production process; specifically assign tasks and deadlines to each team members; assist in interviewing and hiring incoming personnel in the display department.
Manage and balance the store’s monthly travel budget and expenditure reports for the display department; Consult with supervisor on unexpected costs and work to minimize expenses.
Exercise quality control on all displays and make any appropriate changes to installations.
Correspond directly with Anthropologie headquarters relating to production standards, new tools, and vision on seasonal displays and merchandising.
Perform skilled artistic production in display installations; Participate and monitor all aspects of concepts, production and installation of interior and exterior artworks through the use of multimedia.
Maintain workshop organization and uphold safety standards; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; allocate resources for each seasonal projects.
Evaluate and source all building and specialty materials that meet the company’s quality and aesthetic standards.
Display Coordinator / Chevy Chase, Maryland / April ‘15 to October ‘17
Display Coordinator / Alexandria, Virginia / July ‘13 - April ‘15
Supervise and train visual store associates and visual interns during display production process to ensure timely and quality productions.
Correspond directly with Anthropologie headquarters regarding its artistic vision; personally interpret seasonal concepts issued by headquarters to create unique store window and interior displays, while meeting company directives.
Balance monthly supply budget and allocate resources for all upcoming display projects.
Collaborate with the visual manager to design and construct fixtures and displays.
Purchase supplies and special materials for the purpose of installation and construction of artistic displays within budgetary constraints; consulted direct supervisor on costly materials.
Maintain store aesthetic integrity and work safety in accordance with regulations.
Responsible for art room organization and art room supply restock.
Visual Sales Associate / Washington D.C. / June ‘12 to June ‘13
Created and collaborated in the production of window and interior displays with the Anthropologie visuals team.
Worked closely with other display coordinators with construction and installation of artworks in the store.
Visual Display Intern / Washington D.C. / January ‘12- May ‘12
Assisted the Display Coordinator and visual manager in the preparation of displays.
Assisted with the organization of the art room and other work areas.
ANNETTE POLAN
Studio Intern / Washington D.C / January ‘11- May ‘11
Office responsibilities included secretarial work and bookkeeping.
Organized and prepared work space for the artist.
Assisted the artist with photo manipulation through Photoshop.
EXHIBITIONS
I Have Never Felt This Way Again- A Bathtub Art Showing, Washington D.C “The Girls” 2017
Honors Thesis Exhibit- Herman Maril Gallery, University of Maryland “2013”
2013 Senior Show- Herman Maril Gallery, University of Maryland “Tarp” & “Cloth”
Group Student Exhibit. Herman Maril Gallery, University of Maryland“Field, 2011”
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2014 Display Coordinator of the Year, D.C. North District
2013 Winner of the Herman Maril Painting Prize, University of Maryland, College Park
2013 University of Maryland Capa Scholarship
2013 University of Maryland Honors Program, Art Studio
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Knowledgeable and familiar with a large variety of power tools
Adept at digital manipulation and digital painting programs such as Photoshop & Corel Painter
Familiar with working with a variety of digital stylus