Olivia Deardorff
Chicago
Summary
Innovative and adaptable professional with extensive experience in teaching artistic techniques. Known for excellent communication and organizational skills, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that encourages creativity and collaboration. I'm a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructing Artist
Tipsy Paint
Glenview
08.2022 - Current
- Teaching painting classes to kids and adults.
- Examples include birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and private events, as well as off-site events.
- Provided feedback on student's artwork during class sessions.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions.
- Coordinated art supplies and materials for classes and events.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workshop experiences.
- Ensured a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Painting Instructor
Pinot's Palette
Chicago
03.2022 - Current
- Instructing the artist on stage, teaching step by step how to paint.
- Customer service helping customers with anything they need.
- Guided participants through step-by-step painting techniques in a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated effective use of various painting tools and materials during workshops.
- Organized and maintained art supplies and equipment for seamless class operations.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere by encouraging creativity and self-expression among attendees.
- Encouraged creativity by providing guidance through discussion and demonstration of art concepts.
- Provided individual guidance and instruction to help each student reach their fullest potential.
Activities Assistant
Emerald Place
Glenview
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in planning and organizing recreational activities for residents.
- Coordinated schedules for events and activities, ensuring smooth execution.
- Engaged residents in social programs, fostering community connections.
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance event experiences for participants.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
- Participated in special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Upheld positive quality of life standards for residents of all ability levels.
Activities Assistant
Arbor Terrace Memory Care
Glenview
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated engagement activities for diverse community groups and stakeholders.
- Assisted in planning and organizing recreational activities for residents.
- Engaged residents in social programs, fostering community connections.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for activities.
- Supported staff in implementing safety protocols during events.
- Documented resident feedback to improve future programming efforts.
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance event experiences for participants.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
- Drove residents to and from appointments some mornings, as well as a few outings.
Barista
Smack Dab
Chicago
06.2023 - 11.2023
- I made coffees, lattes, and all the different kinds of drinks they had to offer.
- Packaged to-go food and worked as a cashier.
- Prepared coffee beverages using espresso machines and manual brewing methods.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced coffee shop environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Assisted with inventory management of coffee supplies and equipment.
- Trained new baristas on drink preparation and customer service standards.
- Engaged with customers to recommend beverages and enhance their experience.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Server
LOWLANDS GROUP
Wauwatosa
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Serving in a two-story restaurant with as many as eight tables to myself.
- Bartended as well, and knew how to run a section and be the closing server.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Managed dining area cleanliness and organization throughout service hours.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and provided detailed food descriptions.
- Processed customer payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and service standards.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Bartender
Jojos martini Lounge
West Allis
06.2018 - 05.2022
- On and off bartended at this high paced martini lounge with 2-3 bartenders working side by side.
- Mixed drinks and specialty martinis were the specials.
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area for efficient operations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently during busy shifts.
Painting Instructor
Arté
Wauwatosa
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Instructing artists, helping people learn how to paint a particular painting each night.
- I worked at the bar and served food and drinks to customers.
- Designed engaging painting classes for diverse skill levels at a creative art studio.
- Guided participants through step-by-step painting techniques in a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated effective use of various painting tools and materials during workshops.
- Organized and maintained art supplies and equipment for seamless class operations.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere by encouraging creativity and self-expression among attendees.
- Provided individualized assistance to students struggling with specific painting techniques.
Server
LOWLANDS GROUP
Brookfield
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Hosted, ran food, and served in this two-story restaurant.
- Made coffee drinks and served food to customers.
- High-paced work, and I took almost 12 table sections during the lunch rush.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Managed dining area cleanliness and organization throughout service hours.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and provided detailed food descriptions.
- Processed customer payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Painting Instructor
Creative Art and Wine Studio
New Berlin
11.2015 - 08.2019
- I worked my way up to an instructing artist from assisting, to kids' classes, and then to teaching adults how to paint.
- I worked at the bar, managed the calendar, and ran their social media.
- I was the assistant manager by the time COVID hit and they shut down.
- Designed engaging painting classes for diverse skill levels at a creative art studio.
- Guided participants through step-by-step painting techniques in a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated effective use of various painting tools and materials during workshops.
- Organized and maintained art supplies and equipment for seamless class operations.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere by encouraging creativity and self-expression among attendees.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new class themes and events each month.
- Provided individualized assistance to students struggling with specific painting techniques.
- Promoted studio events through social media platforms to attract new participants.
- Explored different mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels. with students.
- Assisted students with selecting appropriate supplies necessary for projects.
- Encouraged creativity by providing guidance through discussion and demonstration of art concepts.
- Developed lesson plans and instructed students in the fundamentals of painting techniques.
- Provided individual guidance and instruction to help each student reach their fullest potential.
Education
High School -
New Berlin West High School
Brookfield, WI01.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- adaptability
- Welcoming personality
- Creative thinking
- Multitasking
- Driven
- Painting techniques
- Art supply management
- Customer service
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Public speaking
- Menu knowledge
- Payment processing
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
Certification
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Emerald Place
02.2025 - 05.2025
Activities Assistant
Arbor Terrace Memory Care
02.2024 - 02.2025
Barista
Smack Dab
06.2023 - 11.2023
Instructing Artist
Tipsy Paint
08.2022 - Current
Painting Instructor
Pinot's Palette
03.2022 - Current
Server
LOWLANDS GROUP
03.2022 - 01.2023
Painting Instructor
Arté
08.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
Jojos martini Lounge
06.2018 - 05.2022
Server
LOWLANDS GROUP
01.2018 - 06.2021
Painting Instructor
Creative Art and Wine Studio
11.2015 - 08.2019
High School -
New Berlin West High School
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