Grace Cassell
Richmond
Summary
Second-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University with skills including 2D design, sequential imaging, and illustration.
Creative professional with background in collaborative and fast-paced environments, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strong skills in visual storytelling and traditional art mediums, along with understanding of color theory and composition. Eager to apply these transferable skills to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon
01.2022 - 08.2023
- At this job, I was in charge of making appointments, checking out clients, and product sales
- I also took this time to learn basic cosmetology skills from my coworkers and could provide haircuts if needed
- This work environment comprised of an extremely close group of individuals, meaning that the whole team would problem-solve together
- I conducted workplace morale by introducing methods for product sales
- In addition to being the front desk receptionist, I also ensured that the workplace remained clean and organized for the stylists
- This includes laundry, washing bowls, sorting supply orders, and placing product orders
- The reason for leaving this job due to enrollment at Virginia Commonwealth University, which is about five hours away
Sales Associate
Marshalls
03.2021 - 11.2021
- This job taught important skills such as customer service and communication
- On top of these skills, it also included a gained experience of working in a retail environment during the ever-changing period of the pandemic and its aftermath
- It required me to learn to be flexible with new strategies and constant changes
- A few responsibilities include cleaning, unpacking deliveries, stocking shelves, cashiering, and team building
- Due to the fact that the store was understaffed at times, I would be the most experienced worker on the cash registers and would be in charge of training new employees, leading to relationship building
- The reasons for leaving this job include poor management of this specific store and low pay
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communication Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2026
Associate's degree - General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.2022
Skills
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Word
- Data Entry
- Customer service
- Event Planning
- Sales
- Art history
- Illustration
- Composition
- Outlining and shading
- Social Media Management
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Blogging
- Visual art creation
- Acrylic painting
- Traditional drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Artistic flair
- Commission requests
- 2D design
- Client relationships
- Visual storytelling
- Social media promotion
Accomplishments
First Honorable Mention in the 2022 NASA Student Art Contest
Awards
In my senior year of High School, I created a piece for the NASA and Langley Student Art Contest after hearing about it online. I was incredibly surprised that I had been named an Honorable Mention. This piece is still available to view on the official NASA website.
Timeline
Receptionist
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon
01.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Marshalls
03.2021 - 11.2021
Associate's degree - General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
Bachelor's degree - Communication Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University
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