I’m a recent graduate from San Jose State University, where I earned my BFA in Digital Media Art. I’m passionate about blending creativity with hands-on technical skills to produce engaging visuals. I have a strong work ethic, I’m a quick learner, and I adapt to workplace culture quickly. Customer satisfaction is key to me, and I strive to make clients feel cared for and confident in the results.

Beckett Van Leer

I’m a recent graduate from San Jose State University, where I earned my BFA in Digital Media Art. I’m passionate about blending creativity with hands-on technical skills to produce engaging visuals. I have a strong work ethic, I’m a quick learner, and I adapt to workplace culture quickly. Customer satisfaction is key to me, and I strive to make clients feel cared for and confident in the results.

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I’m a recent graduate from San Jose State University, where I earned my BFA in Digital Media Art. I’m passionate about blending creativity with hands-on technical skills to produce engaging visuals.

I have a strong work ethic, I’m a quick learner, and I adapt to workplace culture quickly. Customer satisfaction is key to me, and I strive to make clients feel cared for and confident in the results.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Blick Art Materials
January 1, 2026 - Present
Increased add-on sales per transaction through proactive customer engagement and educated product recommendations. Maintained knowledge on inventory and promotions.
Creative Intern at Empire Seven Studios
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Attended presentations from a muralist turned art broker about commission workflow, client acquisition strategies, project budgeting, installation, and documentation. Gained an understanding of the muralist industry and applied it to a mock-up for a mural. Assisted artists during a mural festival.
Teacher Assistant at San Jose State University Art Foundry
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Assisted students in various mediums. Guided conversations to generate ideas, concerns, and plans. Offered solutions and assistance when questions arose.
Creative Intern at Moss Amigos
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Produced product images that met the weekly creative brief.
Key Holder at Makers Market
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Proactively restocked merchandise while also creating visual appeal to increase customers’ interest. Maintained knowledge of the products.
Sales Associate at Ace Hardware
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Assisted customers with their questions about products and their functions. Resolved customer concerns. Operated the POS system with accuracy.
Seasonal Cashier at HomeGoods
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Operated POS systems accurately, processing cash, credit, and returns.
Seasonal Sales Associate at Tilly's
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Maintained a clean, organized, and well stocked sales floor as well as sanitary fitting rooms. Engaged with customers about finding alternate clothing styles or sizes.
Part time Key Holder at Makers Market
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Proactively restocked merchandise while also creating visual appeal to increase customers’ interest. Maintained knowledge of the products.
Seasonal Sales Associate at Santa Clara
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Maintained a neat environment while also engaging with customers. Collaborated with management to handle escalated customer service issues.
Part time Sales Associate at Ace Hardware
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Assisted customers with their questions about products and their functions. Resolved customer concerns. Operated the POS system with accuracy.
Seasonal Sales Associate at Tillys
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor as well as sanitary fitting rooms. Engaged with customers about finding alternative clothing styles or sizes.

Education

BFA in Digital Media Art at San Jose State University
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
BFA in Digital Media Art at San Jose State University
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

President's Scholar
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Dean's Scholar
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Magna Cum Laude
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services