c.j sharpless

guest engagement lead

About

A Jill-of-all-trades, my past work experience includes visual merchandising and marketing, finish carpentry and general construction, painting (both artistic and practical applications), elementary art instruction, courier, and customer service and public relations. While at Twin Brook, I have used my interest in amateur photography to market products and events, and to showcase the amenities. I also enjoy making product signage both hand drawn/lettered as well as on the computer. Social media would be the most recent addition to my list of skills, establishing and maintaining the company's many online profiles and keeping up to date on trends and data. Blogging remains on the back burner, as SM business posts and updates have taken over that creative outlet for now. Adding another feather to the hat, I have recently engaged in the faster paced corporate catering business. Joining the roster at Oh My! Lunch in Chester Springs, I find myself immersed in the "foodie" culture and loving it!

Country

united states

City

philadelphia

Industry

leisure, travel, & tourism

Skill

social media, marketing, event management, public relations, event planning, customer service, social media marketing, wine, facebook, blogging, online advertising, social networking, art, retail, painting, management, public speaking, training, leadership, photography, sales, visual merchandising, customer engagement, visual communication, wine tours, retail displays

Experience

director of social media and public relations

twin brook winery

2010-10 - 2014-12 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Maintain online presence by keeping virtual information up to date, tracking trend data, create engaging posts, and announcing news and special events.

art teacher - elementary

george fox friends school

2002-9 - 2010-6 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Guided students from ages 2 years to 6th grade to experience art on a personal level. On a very limited budget, we often utilized recycled materials to explore a variety of techniques in mixed media ultimately implementing the "think outside the box" approach to problem solving. Branched out to include math, science, music, and literature references to demonstrate art history and appreciation; and the important role visual communication plays in everyday life.

artist and painter

eldreth pottery

2006-4 - 2008-12 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Hand painted designs on salt glazed and redware pottery.

sales representative

twin brook winery

2005-3 - 2014-12 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Part-time wine sales and tasting room attendant with responsibilities such as inventory and stocking shelves, merchandising wine themed gift items, guiding tours through the production facility, and assisting bus/large group visits and events both on and off the premises. Skills required include general knowledge of wine and the wine making process, and the history of the 25+ year old winery and the estate property dating back to the William Penn Grant.

guest engagement lead

longwood gardens

2017-10 - Present · 9 yrs

catering coordinator

oh my lunch

2014-7 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 8 mos

Shopping for supplies and fresh produce and ingredients, food preparation, delivery, and clean up.

senior guest services associate

longwood gardens

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education, and the arts. Longwood Gardens offers a breadth of mission programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by top artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and cultural and community engagement.