Melanie O.

Experience

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  Savannah College of Art and Design

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2014

  - Stocked and organize print shop. Assisted with student printmaking needs.- Demonstrated proper printing and safety techniques to printshop visitors. - Lead tours and assist with guests, as well as discussions with guests.- Leveraged personal relationships with artists to foster an intimate and meaningful museum experience for guests from around the world.

  • SCAD Printshop Monitor

    Feb 2012 - Jun 2014

  • SCAD Museum of Art Docent

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Jaipur Rugs

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Design and Marketing Intern

  - Designed Computer Aided Design (CAD) patterns for rug collections and social media outlets.- Created art installations using traditional materials and techniques to display the work of the hand-knotted rug weaving that is done by employed rural village weavers.

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  Dreame

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

  Freelance Artist

  - Freelance artist / illustrator for commissioned artwork working directly with patrons to create works- Use of Photoshop, In-design, and Illustrator brings hand painting and cut-outs to cohesion

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  Armory Art Center

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Teacher and Admistration Assistant

  - Taught natural dye workshops for fabric using Indigo, alternative processes, and Shibori techniques.- As assistant to the Chief of Education and Exhibitions I worked to aid in exhibitions and art handling as well as preparing teacher and class schedules for catalog sessions.

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  Tommy Bahama

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2016

  Sales Associate

  -Facilitate guest relations and sales-Style and trend development-Create a fun and friendly environment for guests

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  Bardwil Industries Inc

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Textile Designer

  -Designed and edited patterns-Produced seamless repeats and colorways-Pantone colormatched samples for production

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  Le Souk NY

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Swatch Fulfillment & Onboarding Manager

  - Professionally on-boarded new and current international supplier’s latest collections onto an ecommerce site.- Attended statewide textile tradeshows for designer meetings and buyer consultations, building company connections.

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  Ann Taylor

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Fabric Coordinator

  - Key administrative liaison with sourcing, merchandising, designers, and overseas agents for fabric development- Responsible for tracking developing fabrics through Excel for two design seasons between all departments

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  Raindrop Services

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Receptionist and Personal Assistant

  - Fielded calls and organized calendar and international scheduling for Mr. Keith Richards- Managed personal and business affairs for music manager Jane Rose.

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  Studios Etc.

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Studio Coordinator

  Maintained a safe studio space for retail, private clients, Barre, Yoga, and Spin classes.Taught weekly Vinyasa and Restorative classes

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  Loom Yoga Center

  May 2018 - now

  Studio Director

  Cultivate positive work environment for over fifty staff members, training front desk staff, managing teacher schedule and bi-weekly payrollManage client relations from sales, reoccurring memberships, daily classes, and overall experienceCreated social media and design content on a daily basis for client retention using Mindbody, Instagram, and Mailchimp

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  RAFTER H ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Personal Assistant

  - Organized personal and household logistics for Ms. Hilary Duff- Assisted with online daily school learning for her child

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  Coalition for Hispanic Family Services

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Art Therapy Intern