I am a versatile artist and vendor with 2 years of experience building my own art-focused shop and providing strong customer service in retail. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate visions into tangible artworks, managing multiple projects, and finding efficient ways to present and promote artwork. I am eager to contribute artistic talent and retail know-how to a dynamic team.

Connie Yu

I am a versatile artist and vendor with 2 years of experience building my own art-focused shop and providing strong customer service in retail. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate visions into tangible artworks, managing multiple projects, and finding efficient ways to present and promote artwork. I am eager to contribute artistic talent and retail know-how to a dynamic team.

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I am a versatile artist and vendor with 2 years of experience building my own art-focused shop and providing strong customer service in retail. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate visions into tangible artworks, managing multiple projects, and finding efficient ways to present and promote artwork.

I am eager to contribute artistic talent and retail know-how to a dynamic team.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Vendor at Cyunie
November 1, 2023 - Present
Developed unique artistic concepts and created original artwork across painting, drawing, and digital media; implemented inventory planning to optimize stock levels; monitored inventory to prevent shortages or excesses; managed stock to minimize carrying costs; implemented quality control to reduce damage during transport and storage; identified and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Cashier / Stocker / Customer Service at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
May 31, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Processed cash, credit, and debit transactions; provided friendly customer service, including support in Chinese; maintained clean checkout area; handled returns and exchanges; assisted with inventory by monitoring stock levels and flagging low items; operated the POS system; performed opening/closing procedures; supported merchandising and display setup as needed.

Education

BFA in Painting at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Buonanno Scholarship nominee
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
SAIC Merit Scholarship Recipient
November 30, 0002 - April 23, 2026
Writers and Illustrators of the Future - Semi-Finalist
December 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other