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Maria Carlson

Chicago

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Assistant & Installation Technician

Ivan Carlson & Associates
04.2019 - Current
  • Developed artistic visual props while working within defined technical constraints.
    Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
  • Proposed and created original props for Firefly Music Festival. Resolved on-site production issues.
    Weekly collaboration with freelance artists to meet project objectives.
  • Installed and appropriated stage, sound and lighting.
    Created and assisted in the design of VIP tent, coffee house and brewery.
    Greeted guests and assisted in hospitality tent.
    Installed and constructed the visual display booths for Tarte and Too Faced cosmetics.
    Inspected installations for functionality and customer satisfaction.

Seasonal Clean Beauty Expert

Credo Beauty
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Identified client needs and recommended products based on preferences and requirements.
  • Engaged customers by greeting and offering assistance with product and services, promoting positive customer experiences.
  • Answered beauty product questions with knowledge of ingredients and application techniques.
  • Maintained presentability of cosmetic displays with careful attention to detail.
  • Performed daily sales tasks such as taking inventory, restocking shelves and assisting customers.

Summer Support Staff

Steve & Kate's Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared daily activities for campers
  • Facilitated outdoor and indoor games and crafts.
  • Reported and documented concerns and incidents to staff.
  • Kept track of each campers dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.

Lower School Support Staff

Latin School Of Chicago
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Prepared and set up class materials for each student prior to class
  • Designed and created weekly art activities.
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  • Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  • Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
    Assisted student daily in Zoom setup, reading and writing.
  • Maintained appropriate health and safety guidelines for all students.
    Supervised students during lunch, recess and selective classes.

Volunteer

Mary's Court Foundation
12.2012 - 12.2019
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations, including Nickelodeon and AT&T for the West Side community toy drive.
  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for Mary's Court.
  • Office tasks including: answering phones, scheduling appointments and scanning documents.

Freelance Blogger

Isiah Imports
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Pitched and Generated social media post for target audience.
  • Wrote engaging articles to gain Millennial attention.
  • Performed product research and fact checking to establish credibility and product knowledge.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Topshop Topman
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Followed planogram generating optimal customer sales.
  • Applied up-selling strategies to boost revenue.
  • Processed returns and assisted customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Adaptive & Creative
  • Exceptional Written Communications
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Problem Solver
  • Detail Oriented
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point

Timeline

Seasonal Clean Beauty Expert

Credo Beauty
10.2022 - 02.2023

Summer Support Staff

Steve & Kate's Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Lower School Support Staff

Latin School Of Chicago
01.2021 - 06.2021

Creative Assistant & Installation Technician

Ivan Carlson & Associates
04.2019 - Current

Seasonal Sales Associate

Topshop Topman
10.2018 - 01.2019

Freelance Blogger

Isiah Imports
06.2016 - 06.2019

Volunteer

Mary's Court Foundation
12.2012 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

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