Owner and Operator of SilentStagePunk Art Uses materials such as charcoal, ink, acrylics, watercolors, oil, pastels, paints and pencils to create unique drawings, prints and paintings. Develops and refines relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and stellar interpersonal skills. Maintains and organizes merchandise to encourage continuous sales. Boosts sales and sustains an audience by enhancing product presentations on social media.  Illustrates album cover and poster designs for groups of musicians.

 Instructed fine arts to K-6 students in classes of 30 on core areas such as painting, drawing, sculpting, art appreciation and art history. Developed and maintained a positive classroom environment. Sustained student interest by creating various lesson plans and designs while working closely with the Ohio art standards.  Regularly met with and contacted parents to discuss progress and manage student discipline. Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between multiple parties to find compliant solutions and clarify misunderstandings.

Intern and Retail Associate Operated old fashioned printing presses to create posters, cards, notebooks, business cards and t-shirt designs. Restocked, organized and maintained merchandise to drive product sales. Helped customers complete purchases, find items and provided answers for questions related to printmaking. Processed transactions including checks, cash and credit purchases and provided refunds. Hand-carved designs in wood and linoleum to produce prints. Packed, weighed and labeled items for shipment.