Leslie Weddell
Edina , Minnesota-
United States
Acrylics-
Portraits & Figures
I am a painter who taught junior high school art for two years, and am painting full time at the moment. I simply try to portray the ironies, emotions, and energy of life through my art, and make some kind of connection with the viewer through my paintings. I paint figuratively mostly, and try to portray my subject matter from angles and perspectives not typically seen.
phone:
612-236-8368
website:
leslieweddell
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My Resume
2008-07-29
Leslie Weddell
4316 Parklawn Ave
Edina, Minnesota 55435
(612) 236-8368
weddelle@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 1975 1978
Business Administration
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN 2000 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Bachelor of Science, Art Education
QUALIFICATIONS
Management
10 years experience as a sales manager - fashion, home and cosmetics division Responsible for volume performance, business development, inventory and
shortage-control
Developed and implemented customer service program
Responsible for visual presentation of merchandise
Developed and maintained vendor/merchant relationships and rapport
Responsible for special event planning and execution
Responsible for hiring, terminating, staff development
Scheduled, coached and wrote performance reviews of staff
Sales
Sold window coverings to individuals and businesses
As an independent representative, sold giftware, baskets, cards and candles
to Raleys, Long Drug Stores, Ben Franklin and independent gift stores in
Northern California and northern Nevada
As a talent scout, sold training/portfolios to clients upon recommendation by
agencies
Created and implemented incentive programs to motivate staff and boost sales
Communication
Created and distributed a monthly newsletter and calendar for clients of Red
River Dance and Performing Company
Wrote performance recaps, monthly newsletter and special event calendar for
staff as a department store sales manager
Facilitated educational discussion and production of art with residents of
Pioneer House
Illustrated outside cover for programs for yearly recital for Red River Dance and Performing Company
Teaching
Art teacher, Graphic Design I, II, Studio Art, Ramsey Jr. High, St. Paul, MN,
Student teacher, Basic art, Advanced art, Humboldt Junior High, St. Paul, MN, Aug. Dec. 2005
Produced and facilitated lesson plans for an art program at Pioneer House,
Fargo, as a practicum for Art Education
Assisted art teacher at North High School for one semester with facilitating
lesson plans and coaching students on art projects as a practicum
Assisted sixth grade art teacher at Moorhead Junior High as a practicum
EXPERIENCE
Ramsey Junior High, St. Paul, Minnesota Oct. 2006 June 07
Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota Jan. 2000 Oct. 06
Manager outdoor pool, bartender
Moorhead Country Club, Moorhead, Minnesota Apr. 2000-Apr. 05
Bartender, server
Red River Dance and Performing Company, Fargo, ND Sept. 2000 - May 03
Operations Manager
Blinds Plus of Fargo, Fargo, North Dakota Jan. 97 - Oct. 2000
Co-owner, Design consultant
John Robert Powers, Ranch Cordova, California Feb. 96 - Oct. 96
Talent Scout
Network Sales Group, Sacramento, California Jan. 95 - Feb. 96
Independent Sales Representative
Weinstocks Department Store, Sacramento, California June 91 - Jan. 95
Area Sales Manager, cosmetics division
Foleys Department Store, Dallas, Texas May 88 - March 91
Area Sales Manager, fashion division
Foleys Department Store, Dallas, Texas June 85 - May 88
Area Sales Manager, home division
AWARDS
Ten day, all expense paid trip for two to Southern France, 1998
Largest volume sales out of 88 stores
Sales Growth Achievement Award, 1994
1st place in company % over last year, cosmetics division
ORGANIZATIONS
Art Educators of Minnesota
National Education Association
2008-06-19
I will be participating in the Centennial Lakes Art Festival September 13 and 14, 2008 in Edina, Mn. I do commissions for residences and businesses and always welcome the opportunity to create a personalized piece of art tailored to your vision and needs. Thank you for sharing my love of art.
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