Gray Nicholson
Hillsboro
Summary
Experienced with managing diverse pet care routines, from feeding to exercise. Utilizes calm and attentive approach to understand pets' needs and behaviors. Track record of building trust with pet owners through consistent, high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Clients
06.2019 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Boosted online art portfolio visibility, optimizing website SEO and regularly updating content with recent works and exhibitions.
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for sketching and preliminary designs to save time.
- Improved studio organization, creating more efficient workspace that facilitated creativity and productivity.
- Expanded artistic skill set by attending advanced workshops in innovative art forms and techniques, staying ahead in competitive field.
Babysitter
Family
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
Teacher's Assistant
Glencoe High School
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Pet Sitter
Neighbors
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
Volunteer
Take Care of Cornelius Day
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pacific Academy
Beaverton, OR06-2026
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Visual art creation
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Client relationships
- Business management
- Branding and identity
- Complex problem solver
- 2D design
- Client consultations
- Sales strategies
- Managing inventory
Timeline
Babysitter
Family
12.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Glencoe High School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Pet Sitter
Neighbors
10.2021 - 10.2021
Freelance Artist
Clients
06.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Take Care of Cornelius Day
05.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Pacific Academy
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