STEFANIE J.

BOND
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 E-Mail: sbdd692e@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position utilizing my experiences in customer service, administratio
n,
sales, and my knowledge and experience with art and art gallery operations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Studio Arts, Fine Arts Emphasis
12/09
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
*Art History *Gallery Operations *3D Art Solutions
*Drawing 4 *Jewelry *Painting *Graphic Design
SALES EXPERIENCE
NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER, Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA 3/10-Present
*Sell and rent paintings, pottery, and crafts to customers in the gallery and ov
er
the phone.
*Manage the sales station at opening and/or closing by handling cash, credit
card transactions, keeping merchandise stocked and organized, and maintaining
a clean presentable store.
*Greet customers and know 50+ artists' backgrounds and styles in preparation
of clientele questions.
SALESPERSON, Self-Employed Artist, HI and CA 6/06- Pre
sent
*Sold thirteen paintings in two shows, both titled "Young Artists Helping Young
Artists."
*Commissioned by eleven different clients to paint or draw various artworks.
SALES ASSOCIATE, Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts, Alamo, C 5 - 7/04
*Managed storefront, sold dessert products through handling orders in person
and by phone, and gained repeat customers through presenting helpful
suggestions and building customer relationships.
*Conducted financial transactions by working the cash register and computed
checks and balances.
ART RELATED EXPERIENCE
ART TEACHER, Arts Adventures and Academics, Walnut Creek, CA 6/10 - 7/10
*Taught two summer classes, Drawing/Painting and Fashion Figure Design,
6th-9th grade students.
*Collaboratively combined lesson schedules with four other fashion teachers to
create a cohesive program which concluded in a fashion show and open house
display room.
*Voluntarily substituted a sewing class for four Fridays.
CO-AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR OF SYLVIA'S STARS, SF, CA 12/09 - 6/10
*Collaboratively wrote and designed visuals for children's book to be published
by Bess Press in fall 2010.
ART VOLUNTEER, Walnut Creek Intermediate, Walnut Creek, CA 1/10 - 6/10
*Assisted art teacher with classroom preparations and organization while aiding
and inspiring students.
*Proactively managed multiple responsibilities and maintained a positive morale
in the classroom.
MEMBER, LMU Student Art Gallery Co-Operative, Los Angeles, CA 1 - 12/09
*Assessed 16 artists' presentations to determine which 9 artists to select for e
xhibition; with co-op
members, planned a schedule and necessary labor for 9 exhibition dates.
*Installed and de-installed 18 exhibits using knowledge of construction, layout,
and problem solving.
*Conducted interviews with artists, authored 18 press releases, and sent
releases to contacted venues.
ART INSTRUCTOR, Stone Eagle Rehab, Malibu, CA 5 - 8/07
*Taught one-on-one tailored art lessons to clients with addiction diseases.
*Responded appropriately to unplanned emergencies.
ART TEACHER VOLUNTEER, Art Smart, Los Angeles, CA 1 - 5/06
*Developed art projects with team and taught projects to classrooms of 3o third-
grade students.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Painter, Microsoft Word, E
xcel, and PowerPoint. Familiar with Outlook, Final Cut and Flash. Internet savv
y.
Microsoft Word Resume Available on Request