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Claire Richardson

Claire Richardson

North York,Canada

Summary

Strong communication, organizational, and creative skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction, marketing, and business operations in a dynamic studio environment. Proficient in independent and team settings, with experience in tattooing, marketing, and administration. Versatile thinker with a passion for multi-tasking, creative design, and client relations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tattoo Apprentice & Marketing/Admin Assistant

Tatu Amor
12.2023 - Current

•Learning and refining tattooing techniques, with experience in various styles, with a love for medium-large scale Illustrative Black Work, and American Trad.

  • Creating a welcoming and respectful environment where clients feel safe and valued, while building lasting relationships through thoughtful tattoo work and consistent flash releases

• Assisting with client bookings, managing inquiries via phone, email, and social media.
• Developing and executing marketing strategies, including Instagram content, mailing campaigns and newsletters.
• Supporting studio events such as tattoo days, community gatherings, and guest artist collaborations.
• Handling administrative tasks, including inventory management, scheduling, and studio promotions.

Manager

Ever New
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Prioritized, built and retained strong relationships with team
  • Tracked store KPI and managed sales targets per quarter
  • Managed incoming emails and interstore communications across multiple sites in the company
  • Maintained visual standards for stock rooms/front desk/sales floor
  • Defined clear targets and objectives; communicated to team
  • Created flexible schedules up to one month in advance; posted biweekly for team
  • Inventory Manager including processing shipments of 500+ units

Manager

4Cats Arts Studio
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Handled all incoming and outgoing communications with the studio ie emails, calls, and shopify inbox
  • Coordinated class dates and bookings via phone and email
  • Created program schedules and staff schedules biweekly
  • Led instructional in-person art classes (painting/ceramics) for all ages in both English and French
  • Front desk reception and retail sales management
  • Strong work ethic, competency and passion for the job

Library Services Assistant

Meaford Public Library
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Designed, prepared and led daily art crafts and activities to coordinate with French and English reading
  • Developed French reading program for youths aged 3-12
  • Assisted and supported library patrons with activities; reading, computer use, behavioral experience

Education

Certificate - Art Fundamentals (AFD)

SENECA COLLEGE

Honours Diploma - French Immersion

OWEN SOUND DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Merchandising Product
  • Cash Handling
  • Client consultation
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Color theory knowledge

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Tattoo Apprentice & Marketing/Admin Assistant

Tatu Amor
12.2023 - Current

Manager

Ever New
06.2022 - 04.2024

Manager

4Cats Arts Studio
05.2021 - 06.2022

Library Services Assistant

Meaford Public Library
05.2019 - 08.2020

Honours Diploma - French Immersion

OWEN SOUND DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Certificate - Art Fundamentals (AFD)

SENECA COLLEGE
Claire Richardson