Ellie Heath
Severna Park, Maryland
Ellie.heath.art@gmail.com
Education
BA in Studio Art, Concentration in Ceramics, Minor in Cultural and Historic Preservation, Salve Regina University
Work Experience
Ceramic Assistant, All Fired Up! Pottery, Newport, RI
June 2023- present
Preparing and maintaining a clean workspace and storefront.
Preparing clay forms for further work.
Production pottery construction.
Maintaining a positive atmosphere with customers, informing customers about the ceramic item creation process.
Lead Student Ambassador of Office Management and Retention, Salve Regina University Office of Admissions, Newport, RI
Oct 2022- present
Interacting with prospective students and families.
Providing accurate information about the school.
Serving as a friendly face for visitors to campus.
Boosting team morale through scheduling bonding activities and birthday shout-outs.
Organizing and keeping inventory of promotional materials to hand out.
Organizing projects to reach out to target location for recruiting.
Retail Sales Associate, Lux 2 Boutique, Newport, RI
May 2023- August 2024
Handling money.
Encouraging positive customer interactions.
Maintaining a clean storefront.
Taking photos for social media use.
Changing window displays and mannequins.
Skills
Hard skills
Ceramics:
Formulating and mixing clay bodies.
Formulating and mixing glazes and stains.
Large scale hand building.
Intermediate wheel use.
Loading bisque and glaze kilns.
Programing and firing an electric kiln.
Maintenance of kiln shelves.
Theater related:
Period accurate costuming.
Costume management and cleaning.
Vocalist.
Acting.
Strong vocal projection.
Other:
Experience with graphic design.
Managing large groups.
Project management.
Experience as a club president.
Soft skills
Communication.
Creative problem solving.
Quick thinking.
Navigation tough customer interactions.
Memorization.
Attention to detail.
Maintaining a professional attitude.
Exhibitions
2024, Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
2024, College Exhibition, Providence Art Club, Maxwell Mays Gallery
2023, Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
2022, Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
2021, Creatures of Imagination, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
Curatorial
2024, Fashion and Longing, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery, Associate curator
2024, Spring Student Showcase, Salve Regina University, Rodgers Gallery, curator and director
2023, Art After Dark Gallery, Salve Regina University, Antone Academic Center, curator and director
Awards and Honors
2024, Honorable Mention Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
2023, Best in Ceramics Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery
2022, Best in Show Best of Salve Students Show, Salve Regina University, Hamilton Gallery