Resume


Lauren Miller
20711 N Santa Cruz Maricopa, AZ 85138
602-799-4620
Artistheheart.blogspot.com
laurenhallidaymiller@gmail.com

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship”  -Louisa May Alcott
"It has never been my object to record my dreams, just the determination to realize them."   -Man Ray

Professional Profile

I believe passionately that all children can be reached, and that all children can learn. Inside every child is an artist, and exposure to the Arts is a cornerstone of academic success.

      Dedicated Retail Manager and Customer Service leader with MAC Cosmetics; I consistently set the bar high for myself and my team, leading by example, demonstrating exceptional customer service, multitasking, anticipating guests needs and style-stepping accordingly while maintaining a dual focus on exceeding goals and client relationship building, all while fostering an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect among my staff. I have consistently produced an increase in volume and exceeded sales goals. I also take leading and motivating my team very seriously, and make helping my artists grow into new roles within the company a top priority.
       Recently completed my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies- While working at my present career, I have been working to complete my Liberal Studies Degree, always with the intent of pursuing a post-baccalaureate teaching certification. I have completed over 70 hours of live classroom practicum, both observation and teaching at the secondary level, and am very active at my children’s elementary school.  I have taught art classes in the summer program at Schemer Center for the Arts, as well as giving private student art lessons. Teaching young people to cultivate an appreciation for art and literature is my passion.
       Professional Makeup Artist and lifelong artist; a formally educated painter and makeup artist, I do professional makeup for weddings, print, film media, and theatre. I also continue to paint, working primarily in acrylic or gouache, while also dabbling in various 3D media as well. My work has been shown at several galleries in downtown Phoenix, and is currently showing at Salon Krush in Old Town Scottsdale.
         Server:  For the last 10 years I have worked at Casey Moore’s, a well known Tempe restaurant and bar, doing high volume, fast-paced customer service.         

   

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Arizona State University-  Bachelors Degree-Liberal Studies- Total Cumulative GPA : 3.5
Tempe, AZ Fall 2010- May 2012
 My emphasis is in English Literature and Humanities, and  I am AEPA certified already to teach English. I chose this teaching path rather than art, my first passion, because I felt that I would have more employment opportunities as an English teacher (Literature being my second passion), and also knowing that I have enough credit hours in art to still eventually be AEPA certified in art as well. So ultimately, upon graduation, I will able to be certified to teach both English and Art, or Humanities. I have also been accepted into the prestigious Masters of Education program at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU for Fall 2012.

Rio Community College-Secondary Education Program
Tempe, AZ 2007- 2010
Upon returning to school, I knew I wanted to be an educator, so I started out with the Rio Salado program, before transferring to ASU to complete my Bachelors. It was through the Rio Program that I completed my practicum hours at Arcadia High School. I ultimately decided to transfer to ASU however, because I felt a degree from ASU would be more recognizable than a degree from North Central Online University, which is Rio’s degree partner.

Arizona State University-Regents Scholar-Fine Arts
Tempe, AZ 2000-2003
I attended ASU on a full scholarship, completing 2.5 years of a BFA with an emphasis in painting, before leaving school after the birth of my daughter.

El Paso High School-
El Paso, TX Class of 1999
My high school experience was critical in shaping my decision to become a high school teacher. I was fortunate to have some amazing teachers along the way that really inspired and encouraged me, especially my art teacher and AP English teacher. I was involved in the Theater department, was editor of the Literary Magazine my senior year, and was always in Art Club and Academic Decathlon. When I graduated I had full scholarship offers from The School of Visual Arts in New York, Moore in Philadelphia, and Arizona State University.

Parsons School of Design-Summer Pre-College Fashion Design Program
New York, NY. 1997
The summer I was 16, I completed 9  college credit hours in Fashion Illustration, Pattern Drafting, and Color Theory through the Summer Program for high school students

Key Qualifications

I am a working, practicing artist who has shown and sold at galleries     locally, and have
participated in First Fridays since 2003.
     
Working as a makeup artist, and working for MAC Cosmetics, I have participated in
Fashion Week, Fashion’s Night Out, and numerous print and performance events.

 I successfully completed a 14 week practicum program through Rio Salado at Arcadia
High School in Phoenix, where I paired with mentor teacher Shawn Huffman to teach 9th grade and 11th grade English. It was a very positive experience-I felt completely at ease and at home in the classroom. I was able to create two PowerPoint unit lessons Mr. Huffman still uses in class today.

         

Relevant Coursework

-Completed 24 credit hours specifically in studio art and art history courses, including
Drawing, Painting, 2D Design, 3D design, Color Theory, Folk/Outsider Art, Art of the Western World, Art of the Renaissance
-Completed  27 credit hours in Literature Courses, and an additional 24 credit hours in a variety of history, sociology, women’s studies, and political science related coursework
-Completed the Summer Program in Fashion Design at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York
-Currently working on a Liberal Studies degree, with the purpose of pursuing  teaching certification  and have participated in over 70 practicum hours of live student teaching through the Rio Salado Program
.

Computer Skills

·          Proficient in Microsoft Office, Including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
·          Am familiar with Smart Board technology
·          Proficient with GoogleDocs, Dropbox.com, and other useful internet resources for Educators

Employment

Retail Manager MAC Cosmetics, Nordstrom Scottsdale Fashion Square
2004-2011
I manage a team of 10 people, and am responsible for $1.9 million in revenue with consistent increases year to year. My responsibilities include but are not limited to recruiting new staff, hiring, training, coaching and counseling, inventory management, building clientele and producing sales increases, and coordinating and executing large scale events.
  
 Freelance Makeup Artist –Current- Provide full service cosmetic services and makeup artistry for weddings and special events, print, film, and theater.
  
 Private Art Instructor- 2001-2004- Taught art lessons to children in several families ranging in age from 6 to 15 while attending college. Lessons ranged from simple color theory and composition, to more advanced techniques like glazing.

Summer Art Instructor- The Schemer Center for the Arts- Summer 2003 
  Lead several art classes for children aged 4-7
  These classes were more specific project driven, such as Japanese kite-making,Making Guatemalan Worry Dolls, etc.

 Server at Casey Moore’s 9th and Ash- 2002-Current
 I provide excellent Customer Service in a very high volume fast paced bar/restaurant. Certainly some of my most relevant professional skills and strengths are a direct result of my experience serving at Casey Moore’s.



           
 References

          
  
          Wendy Stull, Manager of Retail Operations Arizona, MAC 
            602-882-1682

            Anne Timss, Senior Retail Manager, MAC Cosmetics
            206-484-4362

            Shawn Huffman, English teacher, Arcadia High School
             480-484-6300 ext.5246 Cell-602-405-1347
           
            Candis McGovern, English teacher, Bostrom High School
             480-307-1670

            Gavin Rutledge, Owner, Casey Moore’s 9th and Ash
             480-968-9935 Cell- 602-430-3481