15723 Admiralty Way #6
Lynnwood, Washington 98087
Home Phone: (425) 745-6768
Cell Phone: (206) 795-2199
http://www.loriofpandora.com
lori@loriofpandora.com
Objective: To obtain a position as Art Manager in order to garner real-world experience in a educational non-profit setting, while furthering the mission of both ANCEA and Sakura-con itself far into the future.
Employment
2007 – : Sakura-con
Artist Alley Coordinator
Fielded questions and concerns for the Artist Alley in a timely and professional manner
Maintained an open line of communication between artists, the convention and myself to insure all parties were apprised of situations when they occurred.
Created, reiterated and enforced Artist Alley policy in a swift and courteous way
Organized artist placement, decided artist hours and problem solved as issues arose
Managed artists, my staff and volunteers to make the Artist Alley a calm, efficient and overall fun location to be.
Worked well under pressure and time-constraints.
2003 – Present : Freelance Illustrator
Contractor
Work for several clients at a time in both private and commercial sectors
Focus on creating, maintaining and meeting deadlines
Manages time and resources to maximum potential
Maintains good relations with both clients and their related parties, resulting in repeat customers
Breaks up large projects into manageable pieces and follows plans to completion
Attends 8-10 anime conventions a year in a professional capacity
2001 – 2003: Lane Bryant Clothing Tukwila, Washington
Style Expert/Sales Associate
Experience serving a diverse clientèle
Excellent customer service in a high-volume store
Multi-tasking
Built lasting customer relations
Education:
2001- 2003: Seattle Central Community College
American Sign Language/ Deaf Studies
GPA 3.9/4.0
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