Sherry Ewaskowitz, MS, MS

Experience

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  University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Art History

  Jan 1972 - Jan 1974

  Photographer

  Photographed artwork for Department Slide Collection for use in Art History classes.

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  Fashion Institute of Technology

  Jan 1976 - Jan 1977

  Textile Lab Intern

  Textile Cataloging and Restoration for foundation of BLUM DESIGN COLLECTION.

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  Artisan Handprints

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1979

  Wallcovering Designer

  • Wallcovering designer for hand- and semi-automated hand screen printed product. Color separations.

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  Oskar Designs® by Sherry Ewaskowitz

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1989

  Textile and Wallcovering Designer

  • Operated freelance consulting business under my registered trademark, Oskar Designs• Roles included Textile Designer, Colorist, Repeat Artist, and Color Forecaster. Manufacturing processes included screen print, roller print, hand painting, and embroidery. End uses included interior textiles, wallcovering, shower curtains, and bed and bath textiles• Screen printed textiles and fabricated soft home product samples • Registered several copyrights in design and photography• Invited to be a Presenter for Color Marketing Group Regional Conference; guest speaker at several Chicago area design schools. ASID Design Affiliate and Color Marketing Group memberships. Show less

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  Photography by Sherry Ewaskowitz

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1988

  Freelance Photographer

  • Photographed 80+ running and triathlon events in the greater Chicago area• Published in "2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Program," "Runner," "Running Times," "CARA Finish Line," and more• Exhibited photographs at one-person and group shows, plus co-produced AV presentationsC• Clients include Beatrice Foods (America's Marathon-Chicago), City of Chicago Mayor's Office, Chicago Bank of Commerce, and Bigsby & Kruthers. Stock photo library includes 9,000+ photos from 80+ Chicago area running and triathlon events. Show less

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  International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

  Adjunct Instructor

  • Taught COLOR & DESIGN, TEXTILES FOR APPAREL, and TEXTILES FOR INTERIOR DESIGN• Co-authored a lab manual for the Textiles for Interior Design curriculum and advised students. • Note: IADT formerly named International Academy of Merchandising & Design

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  Madison Area Technical College (MATC)

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1994

  Adjunct Instructor - Photography

  • Taught 35mm PHOTOGRAPHY, including an in-depth study of 35mm camera operation, creative composition, film processing and black & white darkroom techniques• Held State of Wisconsin Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education Certificate as Teacher of Art and Photography

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  Wisconsin Dept of Commerce (previously WI Dept of Development - Bureau of International Development)

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Researcher

  • Researched projects, including authoring INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION IN WISCONSIN for WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL TRADE publication• Photographed trade journal covers

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  Sipco Publications Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Market Researcher and Author

  • Authored industry report, A GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC PRODUCERS, for "Fabrics & Furnishings International Heimtextil News"• Coordinated this project and market analysis of the window treatment fabric industry for Sipco Publications, identifying window treatment textile manufacturers throughout the world, evaluating the market, then summarizing findings in the trade publication

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  Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  College Instructor - Part Time

  • Taught TEXTILE SCIENCE, ADVANCED TEXTILES, and HISTORIC TEXTILES• Instruction included tabletop and industrial fabric testing, and developing students' critical thinking skills by applying Textile Science knowledge to apparel product development, and consumer expectations

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  California State University, Long Beach

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Lecturer - Color & Design Theory

  • Taught TECHNIQUES OF APPLIED ARTS FOR FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE, a semester-long study of Color and Design Theory

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  Santa Monica College

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Adjunct Instructor - Fashion

  • Taught FABRICS FOR FASHION DESIGN and FASHION TRENDS & DESIGN• Developed course lectures and labs to facilitate an understanding of textiles, and enable learners to apply knowledge to product performance• Course content included textile design, including photoscreenprinting, block printing, batik, and table top testing methods

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  Bloomingdale's - Century City

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Specialist - Home Fashions

  • Supported customer purchase decisions in bed/bath departments and strengthened customer relations utilizing customer database• Mentored Sales Team with textile product performance knowledge, informally, and at employee training

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  Rocks of Ages

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2013

  Social Media Manager, Marketing and Retail Sales

  • Drove sales growth of startup retail beading business for products and services • Identified innovative growth opportunities with market segmentation, membership benefits, and customer loyalty• Managed social media and communication, establishing company Facebook page and overseeing company web site

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  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Adjunct Instructor - Business

  • Taught BUSINESS INTRO in semester-long and accelerated formats• Utilized SmartRoom technology and BlackBoard for course management• Scheduled guest speakers from the business community• Served as Fashion Merchandising & Marketing / Retail Management judge for Wisconsin Marketing & Management Student Competition at WMMA Regional Leadership Conference.

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  The Art Institute of Wisconsin

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

  Adjunct Instructor

  • Taught COSTUME HISTORY, HISTORY OF FURNITURE DESIGN, TRENDS & CONCEPTS, and MARKETING• Developed curriculum for all classes according to the college's goals, authored handouts and worksheets to facilitate learning, authored exams, and tutored students

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  Artsmarketing Services Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Executive Representative

  • Sold subscriptions for Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra tickets via Telemarketing Sales• Promoted community benefits of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra during Fundraising Campaign

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  Mount Mary University

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Adjunct Instructor - Business

  • Taught CONSUMER BEHAVIOR in Business Administration Division • Lectured, developed exams and projects, with a focus on enhancing students' communication skills

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  Macy's

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Retail Gift Registry Advisor

  • Facilitated Omnichannel registration on database, applying program and product expertise• Provided solution-oriented support for Clients, Registry Team, Sales Team and Vendors• Applied knowledge of analytics in dashboard format and internal CRM systems to drive sales and performance• Recognized for outstanding customer service with Magic Selling Program and personally ranked 2nd in Chicago North District for FY2015 MAGIC Selling Scorecard• Macy’s Mayfair Team Recognized as Store with Highest Registry Annual Sales Growth in District, 2016• Facilitated internal and external Event planning Show less

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  Luxemburg-Casco School District ... Kewaunee School District ... Manitowoc Public School District

  Apr 2017 - May 2024

  Educator - Substitute Teacher

  • Provides classroom leadership as a licensed Long- or Short-Term Substitute Teacher• Delivers lessons according to directives and academic standards• Motivates students to follow directions, develop good study habits, and act respectfully

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  Rocks of Ages Jewelry & Beads

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Marketing Manager / Retail Sales Coordinator

  • Managed social media presence, business website, and periodic newsletter campaigns based on customer database• Provided customer service in retail store and completed sales with POS• Contributed to strategy to downsize and close business

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  Kewaunee County History Center

  Oct 2018 - now

  Project Manager / Textiles Collection Curator

  • Manages the growth and development of a local Textiles and Apparel Collection• Identifies, preserves, and inventories Historic Textiles, Apparel, and Textile Making Tools• Mini-grants awarded by Wisconsin Historical Society / Wisconsin Council of Local History (2021) and Wisconsin Federation of Museums (2019) for the cleaning, storage and cataloging of the Collection• 2023 Honorary Volunteer Award

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Census Taker / Enumerator

  • Followed stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws to obtain accurate census responses• Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered respondent’s questions, collected responses, and recorded census data using an iPhone and paper forms• Passed federal government background check

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  Madison Metropolitan School District

  Feb 2024 - now

  Educator - Substitute Teacher