Sales Associate Social Media

Jesse Best 484-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

GNC, King of Prussia, PA— Sales Associate

DECEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

● Cashier/ Sales Associate at General Nutrition Center

● sports medicine

● selling protein powder, weight solutions, vitamins

● Cash Register, Bank runs, maintaining shop appearance, setting up signage

● answering phone calls

Luna Parc, NJ — Apprentice

June 2023 - PRESENT

● Apprenticeship under New Jersey based artist Ricky Boscarino

● Bent rebar and welded armature for large cement dragon sculptures for the sculpture garden. Designed tiles for mosaic garden and patio.

● Helped refurbish and maintain sculptural light fixtures to create an Alice in Wonderland-esque experience at the artist’s own residence. Chrysalis Art Center, Chester Springs — Jr. Curator/Teaching Assistant

MARCH 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2022

● Coordinated a design team to build a website and social media presence.

● Curated and promoted artists showcases; Brought in artists from Philadelphia and New York for public solo exhibitions.

● Custom framed and restored vintage posters and original artworks.

● Helped teach classes in various mediums to children and adults.

● Worked as a live model for reference.

Anxiety Terrarium, Philadelphia, PA — Freelance Artist JUNE 2015 - PRESENT

● Created event posters for local music events and promotions. Designed Logos and merchandise for independent musicians.

● Managed and operated my own merchandise through etsy up until 2021. (currently working on a personal website.) Mailed and shipped orders.

● Answered phone calls and emails directing customers through the online buying process.

● Created promotional content for Exhumed Films and The Bala Theatre’s Vintage Horror Festival.

Second State Press, Philadelphia, PA — Fob Holder/Volunteer SEPTEMBER 2015 - JUNE 2016

● Helped manage a volunteer run fine art print shop by assisting artist run workshops and gallery openings. Assisted in organizing shop records and transactions. Sold merch and artist’s prints.

SKILLS

Digital & Classical Mediums

Graphic Design

Printmaking

Figurative Drawing

Figurative sculpture

Abstract Art

Classical Sculpture

Classical Illustration

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania

Academy of the Fine Arts,

Philadelphia — BFA

candidate

8/2018 - Present

Major in Drawing, Minor in Sculpture

Hussian College of Art,

Philadelphia — BFA

candidate (institution

closed)

Major in Visual Communications

Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium, Downingtown, PA — Teaching Assistant

JUNE 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2016

● Assistant teacher for art classes geared to children aged 5-11. Classes in various mediums including; beginners Mosaics, Ceramics, Enameling, Watercolor, Acrylic painting, Film, Jewelry Design, and Stop-Motion Animation.

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