Clara E. Dartez
**** ********** **** *****, ***** Rouge, LA 70810
225-***-**** Cell
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OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education and life experiences in a professional job
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, B.S., Clothing and Textiles, May 1986
SKILLS PROFILE
• Excellent interior design and decorating skills.
• Strong, fluent command of English language.
• Proficient jewelry designer and craftsperson.
• Good general business skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of natural stones and geologic materials
• Good computer skills
• Good clothing design skills
• Excellent customer service skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Independent travel agent
Inteletravel/PlanNet Marketing
January 2019-present
•planning and booking travel
•planning destination events cruises and excursions
•travel training
•marketing travel info for travel business partners
Interior designer, Stomas Fine Furniture
Baton Rouge, LA
May 2016- Oct 2016
•consulting and selection of furnishings paint flooring etc.
•home inspection to assess style and scale
•furniture and furnishing sales
•schedule deliveries
•assist with credit apps
•coordinate all sold furnishings with existing furnishings and colors
Salesperson, Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry
Baton Rouge, LA
July 2013 – Jan 2015
• Sales, inspection, education, care and repair of all jewelry items
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Assist in customized design of jewelry
Salesperson, Jared the Jeweler
Baton Rouge, LA
October 2011 – July 2013
• Sales, inspection, education, care and repair of all jewelry items
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Assist in customized design of jewelry
Clara Dartez Designs
Owner/Designer
Baton Rouge, LA
August 2001- Present
• Designed and created over 1000 custom jewelry items, such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pet collars, etc., for all occasions.
• Commissioned as an interior decorator for multiple clients to provide home decorating and construction finishing advice.
• Marketed custom jewelry products at various city wide arts showcase events, and stores ( LSU Museum Store, and Olde Town Emporium)
Claims Processor, Road Home (contract employee)
July 2007- September 2007
Baton Rouge, LA
• Locating, assessing, and completed information of storm claims for transfer to payment department
Homemaker/Interior Decorator
October 1991 – August 2001
Baton Rouge, LA
• Full time homemaker and mother
• Frequent volunteer for child’s school activities and functions.
• Provided consulting for ad hoc interior decorating requests.
Claims Adjustor, Allstate Insurance Company
June 1988 – October 1991
Baton Rouge, LA
• Receiving, recording, and assessing insurance multilines claims.
• Working directly with attorneys on claims litigation activities.
• Applying understanding of insurance policies, traffic and liability laws to process customer claims.
Credit Application Processor, New Generation
December 1987 – June 1988
Baton Rouge, LA
• Processed credit applications for customers.
• Advised store management on credit reports for in store customers.
Manager
Susie’s Casual Dress
May 1988- June 1988
• Scheduling
• Floor merchandizing
• Receiving and invoicing
• Managing workers
• Sales
ACTIVITIES
Past president of Ladies of the Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic Church Member Women In Spirit Committee, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Catholic Church
Member of the Woman’s Club
Baton Rouge, LA
Board member/secretary at Redstick Project
Mentor
Hobbies: Gardening, decorating, event planning, cooking, clothing design