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Work History
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Lena White

Milton,ON

Summary

Dynamic sales assistant at Anthropologie with a proven track record in upselling and enhancing customer satisfaction. These past months I have additionally offered my creative skills and assistance.

Creative projects such as painting feature walls, setting and building displays and working on the seasonal displays such as the knitted bow, yarn trees and more recently the strawberry leaves of the hoop display. The desired role of Display Artist becoming more coveted as I experienced how things develop and are executed. I gained insight to the expectations for the role and I am confident I have the unique blend of creative skill and abilities required. I work to a high standard with a sense of pride in all tasks. I would strive to constantly make you feel like you've made the best decision and have peace of mind that projects are in creative and able hands.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Anthropologie
Oakville, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.

Artist - Studio/Shop Owner

Self Employed
Milton, Ontario
04.2008 - 02.2024
  • Designed and constructed custom displays, frames, decor pieces, and furniture for customers and in-store use.
  • Drafted sketches for prospective projects to present to clients.
  • Conducted and facilitated workshops on various artistic techniques, including painting, knitting, resin crafting, jewelry making, furniture refinishing, and sign making.
  • Acquired and managed materials and supplies to guarantee readiness for projects and classes.
  • Managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Planned out weeks and days with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Instructed students on proper safety procedures when using various tools or materials.
  • Created engaging activities for guests to explore their creativity through art projects.

Education

HND - Graphic And Spatial Design

Forth Valley
Falkirk, Scotland
05-1993

Higher Level - English

Wallace High
Stirling Scotland
04-1993

Higher Levels - Art & Design

Wallace High
Stirling, Scotland
05-1992

Higher Level - Fabric & Fashion

Wallace High
Stirling, Scotland
04-1992

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Graphic arts design
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Print design and illustration
  • Painted finishes
  • Texture painting
  • Sketching and brainstorming
  • Sprayer use
  • Photography
  • Vinyl Design, Cutting & Installations
  • Custom woodworking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Merchandise display
  • Display setup
  • Hand and power tools operation
  • Pattern cutting
  • Sewing machine operation
  • Deadline adherence
  • Layout planning
  • Color coordination
  • Sculpture creativity
  • Clay and sculpture work
  • Multimedia production

Accomplishments

  • Featured on TV, working with expert interior designers on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show. Appearances included my work, collaborating with designers with creative wall finishes and window displays for surprise room makeovers.
  • I was chosen to create the visual displays for TIFF in 2019.
  • Featured as an expert painter with Fusion Mineral Paints new colours in 2023
  • Selected as most influential retailer at the 2018 Country Chic Paint's Merchant Retreat.
  • Recognized by Annie Sloan of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan for creativity and successful paint workshops.
  • Selected and invited by Square One Mississauga two years in a row to facilitate creative winter workshops.
  • Worked with various charities offering creative fun, therapy. Was featured on TV at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto.
  • Commissioned for many paintings, most significant sale was at an exhibit at the Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow Scotland.

Certification

  • Academic qualifications for Graphic Design & Spatial Design with over 20 years experience designing and executing projects from concept to completion.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Anthropologie
09.2024 - Current

Artist - Studio/Shop Owner

Self Employed
04.2008 - 02.2024

HND - Graphic And Spatial Design

Forth Valley

Higher Level - English

Wallace High

Higher Levels - Art & Design

Wallace High

Higher Level - Fabric & Fashion

Wallace High
Lena White