SERENA MARTIN
Oakland
Summary
A passionate and versatile professional with expertise in creating portrait artwork, art education, carpentry and administrative support. Experience in creating original artwork for clients, managing shipments, tracking inventory, invoicing and email communication. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management and instructional technology. Results-driven administrative assistant, organized and skilled in managing diverse tasks to support the company and enhance efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Portrait Artist
Freelance
01.2018 - Current
- Creates a variety of fine art pieces in collaboration with brands, including painting, charcoal, pencil compositions, portraits and tee designs.
- Continually grows a network of clients and connections, resulting in sales of over 200 pieces of artwork.
- Invoicing, scanning artwork, packaging and shipping.
- Research images of people and environment elements for inspiration.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities to potential customers.
- Handles all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
Teacher/Artist
Alameda StudioTime
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught students aged 5 - 15 through diverse and expressive art projects.
- Planned and prepared class lessons, managed student schedules, provided support at events, warmly greeted parents, ensured the safety and comfort of students in the studio setting and at parks during summer camps.
- Detail oriented production work, maintained the studio's cleanliness, and efficiently handled various errands.
Painter/Administrative Assistant
Greenlife Construction
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Prepared job site, cleaned, sanded, filled holes, masked, primed, painted, maintained equipment, adhered to safety protocols.
- Managed incoming calls, emails and correspondence.
- Organized project documents, contracts and permits.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, site visits and appointments.
- Managed inventory, stocked supplies, ordered construction materials and equipment.
- Provided administrative support during project planning, execution, and hiring of subcontractors.
Stage Artist/Bartender
Pinot's Palette
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught guests of all ages and skill levels through step by step paintings.
- Demonstrated painting on stage while guests followed along.
- Engaged with customers, created a lively and inclusive atmosphere that encouraged self expression and artistic exploration.
- Planned and prepared class lessons, provided support at events, warmly greeted guests, served wine, ensured the safety and comfort of guests in the studio.
Sales Associate
Cost Plus World Market
01.2018 - 01.2019
- This company required cashiering, stocking shelves, customer service, answering the phone, processing online orders, sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA09-2027
Associate of Arts -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR06-2018
Skills
- Art Education
- Organization
- Communication
- Mechanical Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Detail oriented
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Customer relationships
- Effective time management
Timeline
Teacher/Artist
Alameda StudioTime
01.2021 - 01.2023
Stage Artist/Bartender
Pinot's Palette
01.2019 - 01.2020
Portrait Artist
Freelance
01.2018 - Current
Painter/Administrative Assistant
Greenlife Construction
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Cost Plus World Market
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Francisco
Associate of Arts -
Clackamas Community College
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