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Abigail Macallister

Allston

Summary

With years of professional experience, I have honed my skills in both traditional and digital illustration. I am able to use these skills in combination with my knowledge of customer service to effectively teach customers how to paint, as well as work with clients to create pieces. I am organized, professional, and maintain committed to my craft.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

In House Artist

House of Blues Boston
07.2023 - Current

As an In House Artist, I mainly worked to maintain and touch up the murals present within the venue. That included color matching in dim lighting and replicating the styles of the existing artwork to ensure consistency.


I also worked with management to design and paint murals in various locations around the building. This involved creating mockups, color mixing, and working efficiently on a large scale.

Illustrator

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

I work with clients to bring their visions to life while ensuring it is done efficiently. I apply artistic and illustrative techniques to sketch and render fully realized pieces while maintaining a level of professionalism in all areas.

Artist

Muse Paintbar
03.2022 - 09.2024

As an Artist at Muse Paintbar, I was in charge of setting up and leading customers through various types of paintings. Teaching these paintings meant:


- Ensuring that the steps were accurate, user friendly, and involved the correct color mixes


- Timing the steps out accurately to make sure the painting was finished within the time frame without rushing customers


- Working one on one with customers and providing support


- Providing exceptional customer service both on and off the teaching stage

Art Instructor

Pinot's Palette
10.2021 - 01.2022

Facilitated and taught various types of paintings to customers. This involved setup, color mixing, and time management to make sure paintings were taught efficiently and within the allotted time.

Barista

Starbucks
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

Customer Service Manager

Bartlett's Ocean View Farm
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained and controlled the online portal for curbside delivery and pickup during the height of the Covid 19 pandemic

Waitress

Rose and Crown Pub
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Nantucket High School
Nantucket, MA
06-2017

Skills

  • Graphic arts
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Digital and Traditional illustration
  • Paint mixing and color matching
  • Skilled in Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and the Adobe Suite
  • Deadline management
  • Social media content creation
  • Project management
  • Excellent communication
  • Traditional fine art skills
  • Art fundamentals
  • Studio management

Timeline

In House Artist

House of Blues Boston
07.2023 - Current

Artist

Muse Paintbar
03.2022 - 09.2024

Art Instructor

Pinot's Palette
10.2021 - 01.2022

Illustrator

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
01.2021 - 08.2021

Customer Service Manager

Bartlett's Ocean View Farm
04.2020 - 12.2020

Waitress

Rose and Crown Pub
11.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration

Lesley University

High School Diploma -

Nantucket High School
Abigail Macallister