tess cooper

technology lab assistant

About

I am a recent college graduate looking for a challenging job at a company at the cutting edge of its industry and where there is room for growth. I'm interested in this particular area because I'm passionate about growing and developing the skills I have already attained so I can succeed and make a significant contribution in the workplace. My diligence in my work is rivaled by my attention to detail, analytic skills, and dedication to performing tasks, especially under high pressure. I work well both independently and in groups and in fact, I have significant experience managing groups with high efficiency. I am highly responsible, resourceful, and versatile. Please feel free to contact me at tesscooper521@gmail.com with any questions or comments you might have. Thank you!

Country

united states

City

bloomfield hills

Industry

fine art

Skill

ceramic sculpture, fine art, visual arts, digital art, acrylic painting, traditional art skills, digital photography, creative writing, grant writing, customer service, leadership, team leadership, microsoft office, management, social media, training, teamwork, quality control, research

Experience

technology lab assistant

studio and teaching assistant

santa clara university

2015-2 - 2015-6 · 5 mos

Worked with professor to update and reword syllabus to ensure course expectations were as clear as possible Acted as main student liaison by providing assistance and answering questions about assignments and instructions Performed various administrative and clerical tasks such as copy making and tech support Produced ceramic pieces from professor's molds and refined professor's unfinished art pieces for gallery exhibits

arts intern

palo alto art center foundation

2014-6 - 2014-9 · 4 mos

Supervised and organized student art activities Acted as a teaching assistant and Community and Student Liaison Resource Assisted management with various administrative and clerical duties Created and updated public bulletin board for Community Center Events and Classes

customer service manager

michael's art stores

2016-7 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

2d graphics designer

yaw games

2012-5 - 2012-9 · 5 mos

2D design of characters and concepts for YAW Games' upcoming XBOX Live Arcade game Siege Wizards.

Education

santa clara university

studio arts

2012-1 - 2016-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

My degree (expected graduation, Spring 2016) is in Studio Arts, where I specialize in ceramic sculpture and acrylic painting. I can function in and effectively run both a painting and ceramics studio, and have experience as a studio assistant, as well as teaching art to adolescents. Activities and Societies: Represented Santa Clara University Art Department at both the 2014 and 2015 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts Department of Art and Art History 2014 Ceramics Award for piece titled “Betrayal”, 2015 Ceramics Award for piece titled “Feral Misdirection” CIVA Summer 2014 Fellowship at the Palo Alto Arts Center Brooks Summer 2015 Fellowship at Anderson Ranch Art Center 2014 Mary F. Sullivan and Gerald P. Sullivan S.J. Scholarship for Exceptional Ceramic Work