Patrick Gross Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

International

Contract History:Carnival Splendor (April 2024 - Present)Job Description and Responsibilities are listed in the document attached.

International

Contract History:Carnival Luminosa (January to April 2023)Carnival Venezia (April to October 2023)Carnival Splendor (November 2023 to April 2024)Job DescriptionEach Art Associate (AA) works directly with the Gallery Director and Principal Auctioneer in developing, maintaining, and executing the cruise ship art program.An Art Associate’s primary function is to generate leads and sales, market the onboard art program, and arrange gallery and auction displays while maintaining a positive attitude and enthusiastic work ethic. Art Associates are given feedback daily and are formally evaluated once per month by their Principal Auctioneer. Within the Art Associate job position, there are regular promotions in earning potential. Job Responsibilities: • Curate and set up art displays (as well as transport art when needed) in high-traffic areas to market the onboard gallery, generating art awareness and interest among cruise guests. • Initiate and engage in consultative conversations with guests, educate guests about the onboard art program and art auction business, determine a client’s level of interest, and develop sales leads.• Independently manage the full sales process. • Generate client invoices while answering shipping, payment, and fulfillment questions.• Be Punctual: Be early for any events that involve guests as they often arrive early to events.• Participate in all required shipboard safety trainings and drills.• Develop and maintain a promotional mindset, which includes constantly marketing the artwork, the gallery, and yourself.• Be coachable and willing to diversify your knowledge with the program, the collection, and logistics.• Develop and maintain positive relationships with shipboard management, staff, and crew while remaining compliant with cruise line operations and requirements.• Be open to both positive feedback as well as constructive feedback.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Remote

Summer Semester

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Miami Dade College

-Write for the Briefing section of the college newspaper.-Take photos of assigned events and/or persons.-Assist with the distribution of new issues upon arrival.-Assist with editing new issues of the newspaper before sending it off to print.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism

Activities and Societies: College of Journalism and Communications Home of the Gators

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Reporter, The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College; American Dream Scholars; Student Representative.

High School Degree, Iprep Magnet

Activities and Societies: iPrep Magnet Program; Army JROTC; Student Government; iPrep Ambassadors; Model UN; DECA Home of the Trojans