Rachel Trainer

Experience

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  Bethel Bakery

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

  Sales Associate

  Waited on customers in a very fast-paced environment, packaged and stocked store products, assisted customers in creating customized cake orders both in store and over the phone, and performed a list of daily tasks to maintain a highly clean and pleasant space for customers and fellow employees.

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  Top of the Line Entertainment

  Dec 2009 - now

  Entertainer, Graphic Designer, Face Painter, Karaoke and Music Trivia DJ

  Through this company I have done a wide range of work ensuring that people have a good time. I have entertained children and their families during Christmas and Halloween themed cruises on the Gateway Clipper, designed eye-catching posters advertising the company's services and events, created personalized face paintings for children and adults, and have assisted in managing and DJing karaoke events and music trivia games at various local establishments.

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  Carlow University

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Library Assistant

  Performed a wide variety of general library work to assist patrons with daily operational needs of Carlow's Grace Library, such as copy cataloging, processing, and circulation and shelving library materials.

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  Tanning Factory

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Sales Associate

  Every shift I worked alone, running the salon independently. I was responsible for financial bookkeeping as well as performing the tasks necessary to close and open the salon. I provided friendly, professional, and efficient customer service while ensuring that the environment was extremely clean and well maintained. Suggestive selling of package memberships was a highly emphasized goal. I performed spray tans and advised customers on proper safety and aftercare.

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  The Home Depot

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Merchandise Execution Team Member

  Teamwork was paramount in this job. I performed in-store merchandising service activities along with a team of seven people working to meet daily goals. Some of our tasks included building projects, “planogram” bay maintenance, overhead organization, and display and signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer experience.

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  Anthropologie

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Assistant to the Display Coordinator / Sales Representative

  As a sales representative, I focused on customer care first and foremost. I aimed to be warm and friendly while upholding company integrity. I treated guests individually and tailored my response to their specific needs and personal styles. I made meaningful connections with store "regulars" and maintained the pleasant environment that kept them coming back. I also balanced my time to include restocking, merchandising, packing shipments, and promoting the brand and store promotions.As an assistant to the Display Coordinator I created elaborate art sculptures, murals, ornaments, decorations, and wooden support structures. I became proficient with using band saws, power drills, nail guns, and applying concrete applications. I also ran or assisted in leading several of the store's "Display Workshops," in which we invited customers to help in creating pieces of the displays. In exchange we provided food, drinks, conversation, and an enjoyable crafting experience for all ages. Show less

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  Redbubble

  Aug 2015 - now

  Independent Artist, Designer, Entrepreneur

  I currently have over 15 ink drawings and watercolor paintings uploaded to my online store on Redbubble.com which allows me to sell merchandise that is adorned with prints of my artwork. I've positioned each of the pieces of artwork to look aesthetically pleasing on each of the many products that Redbubble offers. Some of the products that I sell through the Redbubble website include: Men's and Women's T-shirts, hoodies, sweat shirts, drawstring back packs, and tank tops. I additionally sell women's leggings, skirts, scarves, and tote bags. However, I also sell home and stationary items such as pillows, hardcover journals, standard mugs, travel mugs, calendars, duvet covers, laptop sleeves, phone cases, studio pouches, greeting cards, canvas prints, metal prints, framed prints, and posters. Each and every one of these products feature an image of my artwork. In addition to designing these products, I also actively advertise and market them through various social media platforms, making sure to mention new products and Redbubble's promotional sales. You can check out my online store here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/art-trainer Additionally, I sell commissioned artwork, specializing in watercolor portraiture. The most popular subject matter customers ask for are painted wedding portraits, paintings of peoples' children, and even some of pet-owners furry friends! These paintings are requested to me mostly through acquaintances on social media, friends, or through word of mouth. Show less