Joni Johnson
Statesville
Summary
Effective merchandising professional bringing demonstrated success in visual displays to express brand vision. Over five years of furniture industry experience. Quick-learning and creative with aptitude for surmounting challenges. Driven Creative Designer successful at producing dynamic artwork for a variety of different projects. Sharp visionary with background working across all media, including digital, print and tactile. Disciplined and productive with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Wild Sun Collective | Arc House
06.2021 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration with ceramics.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment for ceramic studio.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Visual Merchandiser
Wesley Hall Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked on a team in ideation, design and implementation of all product introductions.
- Participated in selection of new textiles, leathers, frames silhouettes and wood finishes.
- Worked with a team responsible for merchandizing the High Point Showroom.
- Created and published marketing presentations and press materials.
- Input technical data for new fabrics, leathers and trims.
- Help select and input data for fabric correlations and packages.
- Managed product photography and intellectual property sharing.
- Facilitate fabric and leather swatch making.
- Created marketing content shared via social media.
Creative Designer
Sherrill Furniture
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Translated trends into concepts and solutions relevant to brands, product categories and channels.
- Worked with a team responsible for merchandising and designing High Point showroom.
- Made fabric selections for the company line, created floor plans, elevation renderings and construction drawings.
- Merchandised Sherrill Occasional tables with Sherrill upholstery.
- Managed showroom crew, kept inventory of accessories and created spreadsheets for market expenses.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Alexander County Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed and implemented countywide curriculum plans and pacing guides for Alexander County Schools.
- Served on school leadership committees focused on quality improvement while maintaining stringent budget standards.
- Responsible for training adults within a classroom setting utilizing team building exercises to enhance effective teaching practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2010
Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Independence and Innovation
- Originality and Creativity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Subject Research
- Corporate Identity Branding
- Technical Illustration
- Visual Product Development
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Artist
Wild Sun Collective | Arc House
06.2021 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Wesley Hall Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2021
Creative Designer
Sherrill Furniture
06.2016 - 03.2018
Fourth Grade Teacher
Alexander County Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Central Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
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