STARVING ARTIST
I am currently looking for anything in my area (I live in a suburb west of Chicago near St. Charles, Wheaton, Winfield area) or would love to work from home via my computer. My current education in the arts (besides my artwork) include Photoshop and Illustrator, I am also familiar with Pagemaker and Works and can do web work. My computer is a Macintosh.
I would consider freelance or other art work, I am also willing to work in a store close to me or a gallery! Please view my resume, below, and email me without hesitation if you have an offer!
email: EELFISH1@attbi.com
Phone and Address:(on request)
URL: http://home.attbi.com/~dotsart/
Art/Illustration/Retail/Wholesale
OBJECTIVE
a position with a company that will use my sales and management skills and experience and recognize accomplishements, benefits deirable.
Desired Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
Site Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago
Description of my perfect job:
To use my talent in the art field, I would enjoy a job in which I could exercise my abillity to create and design art from home. Retail also considered.Career Level: Negotiable
Date of Availability: Less than 1 month
TARGET COMPANY
Company Size: No Preference
Category: Administrative and Support Services
Description of my ideal company:
A company which recognizes a job well done and rewards for it.
WORK STATUS US I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.
EXPERIENCE 8/1998 - 2/2002 (Confidential, on request)
Fish Health Manager
duties involved microscopic necropsy of fish to determine actual health problems, evaluation of fish, evaluation of shippers, treatment, management of water quality and nutritional issues, packing and shipping procedures and more. Additionally, I provided support to independent pet stores as well as large retail chains regarding their questions on fish health and management. Oversaw fish room employees.
• Improved overall quality of marine and freshwater fish
• Achieved reduction in credits and shrinkage
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Instituted procedures and techniques
5/1990 - 2/1997 (Confidential, on request)
Owner, Manager
Set up, owned and operated two retail full line pet shops. Duties involved all aspects of running a retail operation, as well as purchasing and maintaining livestock.
Achievements
• Built a new store from the floor up
• Established a solid customer base
• Worked with the community
7/1984 - 5/1990 and 6/1997 - 7/1998 Confidential, (on request)
Livestock Sales, Marketing
Sold live fish, small animals and supplies wholesale to retail pet shops and major pet store chains. Additionally, produced copy ready advertising co-op advertising published in the Chicago Tribune,and weekly flyers. Was involved with purchasing marine fish.
Achievements
• Established a working relationship with customers
• Advised customers on livestock
7/1978 - 8/1984 Noah's Ark Pet Centers Elk Grove Village, IL
Manager
Co-Managed the main location "World's Largest Pet Store" and managed outlying locations.
Achievements
• Helped institute manager training program
EDUCATION 1974 - 1976 Illinois State University US-IL.-Bloomington
Prairie State University 1977 - 1978
SKILLS
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience
Artist, watercolor Expert Currently used 25 years
fish health tech Expert Recently used 25 years
pet counselor Expert Recently used 20 years
management Expert Recently used 25 years
Please check out my art at:
http://home.attbi.com/~dotsart/
REFERENCES
Keith A.
Owner, Operator
Suburban Aquatics
Phone Number: (on request)
Email Address: (on request)
Bob K.
Owner, President
Confidential
Phone Number: (on request)
John K.
Confidential (Marketing Mgr.)
Phone Number:(on request)
Email Address: (on request)
STARVING ARTIST