Hi, I’m Nyla Sok. I’m a Danbury, CT–based artist and customer-service professional with a background in illustration, studio art, and gallery/retail environments. I enjoy using art to bring people together, support community projects, and help teams thrive on collaborative initiatives. I value teamwork and organization, have strong cash handling and retail skills, and love applying my creative eye to a wide range of projects—from administrative tasks to art-related programming and programming support for exhibitions and events.

Nyla Sok

Hi, I’m Nyla Sok. I’m a Danbury, CT–based artist and customer-service professional with a background in illustration, studio art, and gallery/retail environments. I enjoy using art to bring people together, support community projects, and help teams thrive on collaborative initiatives. I value teamwork and organization, have strong cash handling and retail skills, and love applying my creative eye to a wide range of projects—from administrative tasks to art-related programming and programming support for exhibitions and events.

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Hi, I’m Nyla Sok. I’m a Danbury, CT–based artist and customer-service professional with a background in illustration, studio art, and gallery/retail environments. I enjoy using art to bring people together, support community projects, and help teams thrive on collaborative initiatives.

I value teamwork and organization, have strong cash handling and retail skills, and love applying my creative eye to a wide range of projects—from administrative tasks to art-related programming and programming support for exhibitions and events.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Museum Attendant, Visitor Experience Assistant at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
May 1, 2023 - Present
Respond to visitor inquiries, assist in public programming, maintain gallery spaces, and de-escalate situations as needed. Open and close the museum, ensure artworks are safe and operational, and promote programming; handle front desk duties, phone calls, bookings, and memberships.
Temporary Retail Assistant at Bridgewater Chocolate
October 1, 2025 - Present
Handle chocolates and products on the floor, restock shelves, track freshness, and monitor inventory. Operate the register with proficient cash handling, process sales and inventory in Shopify, and assist with shipping. Open and close the register and work independently on store tasks.
Cafe Worker/ Barista at Queen B Coffee Company
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Handle fast-paced environment, take orders, and prepare a variety of drinks under pressure. Maintain food safety and allergen practices, and provide support across store operations.
Resident Assistant at Western Connecticut State University Housing
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Resolve resident conflicts, document incident reports, participate in meetings, supervise residents, respond to complaints and emergencies, and plan programs/events with budgeting and promotion.
Art Studio Monitor, Gallery Assistant at WCSU Art Department
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Open and manage classroom spaces, maintain inventory of sculptural tools, record student hours, manage artwork inventory and sales, and handle inquiries via phone calls.
Retail Cashier at Ace Hardware of Bethel
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Operate cash register and credit card machines, assist with inventory checks and product placement, and support customer service.
Retail Sales Associate at Primark
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Process merchandise sales, exchanges, and returns; assist stock team with unboxing and floor replenishment; support store operations across registers, floor, stock room, and fitting rooms.

Education

BA in Illustration and Studio Art at Western Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Excellence in Painting
May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Film Festival: 2nd Place in Animation Category
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality