Nicholas Watson
Toronto,ON
Summary
Passionate about blending artistry and client experience as a Client Experience & Digital Communications Manager and former Visual Merchandising Manager. I create custom commissioned abstract art that inspires.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist (Painter)
Nicholas Watson Art
Toronto, ON
08.2017 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients.
- Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Assistant Designer
J Gibson Design
Toronto, ON
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency in design across various platforms.
- Maximized creative output under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Supported senior designer with mockups, material searches, and specifications for designs.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while refining designs based on client specifications and requirements.
- Enhanced design concepts by incorporating client feedback and collaborating with the lead designer.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
Front Desk|Administrator
We Salon
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage daily operational duties such as opening and closing procedures
- Ordering & maintaining office supplies & equipment
- Communicating with vendors to provide products & supplies
- Provide consistent excellent customer service by building meaningful connections with clients, guests & staff
- Greeting and creating a welcoming environment for all guests upon arrival & throughout their appointments
- Book all appointments accurately to ensure daily functioning of schedule for maximum salon efficiency
- Answering all phone calls and emails in a friendly & professional manner
- Respond timely to all client inquiries regarding products & services, appointments, and pricing
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying and maintaining business records
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk & all common areas for overall positive customer experience
- Processing cash, debit and credit card transactions, balancing cash at the end of each business day
- Knowledgeable in Milano\Zenoti\MS Windows\MS Word\Google Docs
Front Desk|Administrator
Salvatore Leonetti Salon
09.2013 - 07.2022
- Manage daily operational duties such as opening and closing procedures
- Ordering & maintaining office supplies & equipment
- Communicating with vendors to provide products & supplies
- Provide consistent excellent customer service by building meaningful connections with clients and guests
- Greeting and creating a welcoming environment for all guests upon arrival & throughout their appointments
- Book all appointments accurately to ensure daily functioning of schedule for maximum salon efficiency
- Answering all phone calls and emails in a friendly & professional manner
- Respond timely to all client inquiries regarding products & services, appointments, and pricing
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying and maintaining business records
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk & all common areas for overall positive customer experience
- Processing cash, debit and credit card transactions, balancing cash at the end of each business day
Visual Merchandising Manager
Guess Clothing Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Responsible for implementation & execution of all visual merchandising including all store windows, in store displays, mannequins, product layouts and back room organization
- Maintaining consistent company standards of all visual elements for the highest level of customer experience
- Ensuring all stock areas are maintained and rotated regularly as new stock arrives
- Manage & maintain product levels for accurate inventory assessment and loss prevention
- Regular rotation of floor products based on sell through to maintain standards, inventory levels and customer shopping experience
- Updating and communicating to staff about all new product drops as they arrive
- Manage all opening and closing procedures to company standards
- Provide excellent, friendly customer service to all guests while working on the floor
- Support staff by processing cash, debit & credit cards transactions when needed
- Maintain general and overall cleanliness to company standards for positive customer experience
Education
Graduate - Music Theatre Performance Program
Sheridan College
Oakville, OnSkills
- Visual Art Creation
- Creative capabilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Superb attention to detail
- Client Relationships
- Interior design knowledge
Websites
Education And Achievements
- Graduate, Music Theatre Performance Program, Sheridan College, Oakville, On.
- Solo Fine Art Exhibition 'The Speed of Light' Toronto, On. 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Designer
J Gibson Design
11.2023 - 03.2024
Front Desk|Administrator
We Salon
08.2022 - 10.2023
Freelance Artist (Painter)
Nicholas Watson Art
08.2017 - Current
Front Desk|Administrator
Salvatore Leonetti Salon
09.2013 - 07.2022
Visual Merchandising Manager
Guess Clothing Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2013
Graduate - Music Theatre Performance Program
Sheridan College