Valerie Hebert Email and Phone Number

Industry: Art, Fashion and DesignSince 2007, Val's Art Studio has provided unique wearable and decorative art objects to discriminating clients who desire finely constructed handmade goods. Many of Val's handbags, clothing, and other art objects have been featured in numerous issues of Somerset Publications, including Haute Handbags, Altered Couture, Somerset Home, Jewelry Affaire, and more.Val's goals include, but are not limited to: Establish myself as a working artist capable of creating a variety of media including wall art, wearable art, and functional art made from recycled wool sweaters, and embellish with sewing and needle felting techniques.Teaching workshops on recycling wool, needle felting and craft making.Running an online based website, shop, and blog.Speaking to various artistic groups about the benefits of creations made from recycled materials.Creating wearable art for local fashion shows.Working with clients to create custom art pieces for their particular artistic desires.Hosting vendor booths at local craft and charity venues.

One of over 75 local artists at this sophisticated and funky boutique gift shop located in South Park area of San Diego

Teaches craft classes in needle felting, sewing, craft making

A co-op gallery featuring works by local Coronado and San Diego artists. A top selling artist for the gallery100% successful record on commission sales

I currently have suspended all work at Artrageous! except Payroll Management, in order to pursue working full time on my business.

Industry: Retail Art Gallery with an emphasis on Custom Framing and Corporate Art SalesManage the day-to-day operations, merchandising, and human resources of four retail art gallery stores and a custom framing division.Recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training including job descriptions, employee orientation and personnel file management.Staff scheduling, assigning and prioritizing staff duties, monitoring work flow including managing the master production calendar for manufacturing.Supervise the performance of store managers and employees by reviewing store presentation and monthly sales totals.Manage company's bi-weekly payroll services.Responsible for accounting, accounts payable / receivable, invoicing.Develop / write / design and implement company policies and procedures, including formatting the company's first formal Procedure Manual, and computerized Price Book.Took and passed the National Certified Picture Framer (CPF) exam. Currently trained in all aspects of certified picture framing.Residential and corporate art and custom framing consultant. Work with a design team to budget plan, select art, commission art for special projects, custom framing design, art placement and installation services.Head framing designer, with a large client base, including many out-of-state clients. Regular meetings with artists and company supply vendors to regulate store materials / updates / inventory levels.

Industry: Retail Yarn and Book StoreReview yarn-buying decisions with the store owner on a seasonal basis.Responsible for yarn store presentation and inventory.Responsible for knitting up store samples.Designer of unique knitted garments.Teaching knitting classes.