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CARA HARMELIN
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a part time position where I can enhance your business or institution
and provide an extraordinary environment for which others can meet their full
potential.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than 4 years of professional experience teaching as an Elementary
school teacher as well as art. I also worked in retail sales for many years
when I wasn’t teaching. I worked in Bloomingdales in ladies upscale
handbags. I also worked in fine jewelry sales as well. I worked as a Graphic
Artist for two years. I have been painting with acrylics and many other
mediums for years. I have sold many of my items at Art Shows and many
businesses. I have an extensive background working with students of all ages.
I have excellent communicative and interpersonal skills.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
March 2002 present Ream Jewelers Lancaster, PA
Jewelry sales
I have worked in jewelry sales for many years. I have worked behind the
counter selling and greeting customers. I also have done graphic art work for the
store. I am also in charge of ebay sales on their website.
August 2009 November 2010 American Cancer Society Lancaster, PA
Volunteer
I volunteered for the American Cancer Society for my passion to help raise
money to help fight cancer. I have unfortunately experienced a lot of family
members who have cancer or have lost their battle with the disease. I devoted my
time to helping in the office with brochures, mailing, computer work, delivering
goods. I also was the team captain for the Making Strides against Cancer in
October and raised a quite a bit of money for the cause.
January July 2004 Cara’s Creation’s Boca Raton, FL
Independent Artist
I created my own business hand painting children’s items and furniture and
selling them at children’s boutiques and Craft shows around the area.
January 2001 February 2002 Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Medical Billing
I worked in a Podiatry office in Medical billing. I learned to use Medical
Billing Software to bill insurance companies. I also would call Insurance
Companies to get the doctor’s claims he was owed. I answered the phones and made
patient appointments.
September 1998 2001 Gradient Software Coral Springs, FL
Graphic Artist
I worked as a Graphic Artist and a Computer Animator for a small company in
Florida. I created animations and many graphics for different companies. I learned
how to use many different kinds of software to create these advertisements. The art
I created was all original art made by myself.
May August 1998 Exclusively Elouise Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mural and Faux Painter
January March 1998 Bloomingdales Miami, FL
Sales
June August 1996 Pinecrest Private School Boca Raton, FL
Art Teacher
I was in charge of teaching art to all different age campers in the school. I had
to create new lesson plans every week with different projects for the campers to
create.
June August 1994 Gulliver Academy Miami, FL
Art Teacher
I was in charge of teaching art to all different age campers in the school. I was
directly in charge of creating lesson plans for the art program at camp. I had an
assistant who helped me assist all the students with their art work.
August 1993 1995 Private School North Miami, FL
Kindergarten teacher
I was a Kindergarten teacher in charge of creating lessons plans for the children
every week. I implemented art into all my lessons. I decorated the room every
month to expose the students to the different seasons, holidays, and birthdays. This
was my first job as a teacher and it was a great experience for me. I enjoyed seeing
the children grow and learn every day.
EDUCATION
September of 1989 May 1993 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
Elementary Education
September of 1996 September 1998 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Computer Animation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer of Lancaster American Cancer Society
Member of Miami Jewish Federation
Member of Israeli Bond
Invitation Committee of the Jewish Guild for the Blind
REFERENCES
references upon request