Marcy Thomas-Burns Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Il

-Acts as a point person for customers, event guests, and visiting event staff.-Assists customers with inventory of vintage/antique items and other unique treasures.-Contributes to updates on store social media profiles on Facebook and Instagram.

Adjunct professor of 2-D and 3-D Design.

Dekalb, Il

Instructor of "Introduction to Fiber: Print, Dye, Paint, Stitch," formerly "Surface Exploration of Fabric."

Instructor in Visual Arts Department in ceramics, drawing and Open Teen Studio classes.

Chicago, Il

Prepares and serves batch and handmade cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea and light snacks.

Chicago, Il

-Functioned in high volume, fast paced retail environment, demonstrating product knowledge, from fine papers and craft products to the latest trending gifts.-Demonstrated craft techniques on the sales floor and in workshops -Consulted and wrote custom print orders for Paper Source and third party companies such as Crane, William Arthur and Checkerboard, averaging 2-3 appointments per day on weekends during wedding season.-Participated in floor sets and other visual merchandising challenges-Performed closing duties on Total Info systems, cash handling, deposit preparation, safe and building security procedures

Dekalb, Il

-Menu knowledge specializing in steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal small plates-Exhibited beverage knowledge and prepared and presented specialty cocktails, wines, and an elaborate menu of bourbons and scotches. -Daily stocking of back up liquor/wine/beer cabinets and coolers, ice, fruit, stuffed olives, and batch martini mixes-Responsible for cleaning, pre-bussing, washing and stocking of glassware throughout shift-Provided input in organization and arrangement of a newly opened bar, and created the specials chalkboard in the lounge. -Demonstrated food safety procedures and basic cash handling procedures. Trained in the SilverWare POS system.

Dekalb, Il

-Designed and presented fresh curriculum through lecture and demonstration-Led work days with enthusiasm and hands-on assistance-Versatile in techniques and safe practice of wood shop equipment and other power tools, cardboard, paper, plaster, clay, and mixed media-Encouraged student involvement in the on and off campus art communities.-Emphasized students’ connection art history and contemporary art and promoted active personal research habits -Administrated electronic course material on Blackboard-Maintained organization and cleanliness of studio classrooms

Dekalb, Il

-Co-taught and graded with mentor instructor-Co-wrote and introduced new assignments-Performed select demonstrations with confidence-Versatile in techniques and safe practice of wood shop equipment and other power tools, cardboard, paper, plaster, clay, and mixed media-Maintained organization and cleanliness of studio classrooms

Dekalb, Il

-Assisted the head of department in the course offerings of paper making, fabric and surface, weaving, and special topics-Responsible for a variety of classroom and technical lesson preps in all topics-Maintained organization and cleanliness of studios and department equipment, including paper making and dye vats, stoves, sinks, blenders, and Hollander beaters-Mentored and led undergraduate students-Trained and advised new coming assistants in studio techniques and equipment knowledge and safety

Naperville, Oswego And St. Charles

Naperville: Oct. '05-Jun. ’10, Oswego: Jun. '10-Jan. ’12, and Saint Charles: Oct. '12-Sept. '14-Provided a “Corner Bar Atmosphere” to new and regular based clientele with signature flair-Master and trainer of the Friday’s culture, company theories, and food service/safety practices-Memorized and prepared a vast menu of cocktail recipes and procedures-Stocked liquor/beer/wine, prepped fruit, drink ingredients and hand made mixes-Organized stations, cleaned, washed glassware, performed side work and bussing within bar and restaurant-Counted down tills before and after shifts, and performed cash handling procedures throughout the shift. Established proficiency in the Micros System-Shift supervisor (card carrier) at the Oswego location in 2011

Naperville (75Th And 59)

-Demonstrated coffee and handcrafted beverages recipe knowledge, as well as company philosophies-Key holder to the store and was responsible for secure opening and lock up procedures-Balanced the tills before and after shifts, performed cash drops and running daily deposits-Responsible for the daily orders by evaluating product trends-Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly special cleaning and maintenance tasks on equipment such as filters, ice machines, ovens and dish washers-Micro managed a retail environment, delegating break times, food safety practices and daily tasks on the floor. Versatile as cashier or barista throughout shift

-Proudly assisted in the installation of exhibitions under direction of curator-Provided assistance to visiting artists with a professional attitude-Maintained gallery cleanliness and security, kept visitor tally-Performed basic administrative tasks, such as answering phones and word-processing-Shared expertise of contemporary art and exhibitions to students, groups and visitors-Able to perform in high volume crowds during events in the McAnich Arts Center

Naperville

-Prepared coffee, espresso, and other beverages in a café that served Starbucks coffee/recipes-Prepared and safely served fresh baked goods, pastries, paninis, and soup. -Maintained and cleaned equipment and countertops, washed dishes and bussed seating area.-Customer service in book department included computer search for products, leading customers to product sections, suggestion of special orders to meet customer needs-Performed safe cash handling procedures within café and main cash wrap areas

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fiber

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant in Fibers Department, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Foundations Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General + Art History

Activities and Societies: NCUR participant, Rall Symposium participant, Vice President of SLIP Club (Ceramics Club)