Results-driven and disciplined creative professional with a strong background in fine arts, large-scale visual merchandising, and creative program leadership. Demonstrates a powerful blend of technical craftsmanship—ranging from traditional mediums to digital fabrication—and academic excellence. Proven ability to manage independent studio operations, direct physical fabrication projects, and execute high-impact visual displays. Portfolio and Commissions at { ko-fi.com/schneckenspace }

JM Schnecken

Results-driven and disciplined creative professional with a strong background in fine arts, large-scale visual merchandising, and creative program leadership. Demonstrates a powerful blend of technical craftsmanship—ranging from traditional mediums to digital fabrication—and academic excellence. Proven ability to manage independent studio operations, direct physical fabrication projects, and execute high-impact visual displays. Portfolio and Commissions at { ko-fi.com/schneckenspace }

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Results-driven and disciplined creative professional with a strong background in fine arts, large-scale visual merchandising, and creative program leadership. Demonstrates a powerful blend of technical craftsmanship—ranging from traditional mediums to digital fabrication—and academic excellence. Proven ability to manage independent studio operations, direct physical fabrication projects, and execute high-impact visual displays. Portfolio and Commissions at { ko-fi.com/schneckenspace }

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Artist & Studio Owner at Schnecken’s Pace Creations
July 21, 2025 - Present
Manage their own independent art studio, overseeing full-cycle production, marketing, and order fulfillment. Utilize Procreate and traditional fine art mediums to execute high-caliber landscape paintings and charcoal portraits. Design and produce unique fashion and home decor pieces out of recycled textiles and clothing.
Garden Retail Merchandiser at Everde Growers
May 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Built and maintained high-traffic structural displays for diverse flora according to strict corporate plan-o-grams and layout designs. Directed inventory rotation and visual product placement across multiple sites to maximize structural aesthetics and boost regional sales velocity. Partnered with store management to streamline delivery logistics, manage heavy equipment/tools safely, and oversee visual merchandising maintenance.
Recreation & Craft Leader at City of Monterey
June 4, 2015 - August 4, 2019
Managed fabrication, creation, and repair projects for facility equipment, serving as the primary lead for physical craft operations. Developed and structured environmentally-focused arts programming, leading group craft projects and creative activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
September 18, 2017 - June 14, 2019
Associates Degree at Monterey Peninsula College
August 24, 2015 - June 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Retail, Education