Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Useful Links
Exhibitions
Art Residency
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Leocardia Nyamayaro

Perth,WA

Summary

Highly motivated artist and nursing student with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Can work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Host

Mecca
Booragoon, WA
05.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and assisted with locating items.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about products and services.
  • Assisted in stocking shelves, organizing merchandise, and keeping the sales floor clean and tidy.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Processed returns and exchanges efficiently and politely.
  • Organized promotional displays to attract customers' attention to featured products or services.
  • Professionally handled customer complaints while working towards a resolution.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth daily operations of the store.
  • Participated in team meetings and brainstorming sessions related to store operations and initiatives.

Painting Instructor and Marketing Assistant

Pinot & Picasso
Beaufort, WA
10.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated various painting techniques such as mixing colors, brush strokes, and blending.
  • Encouraged creativity by guiding through the demonstration of art concepts.
  • Mentored new instructors on teaching methods used in the painting sessions.
  • Provided individual guidance and instruction to help each person reach their fullest potential.
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns.
  • Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
  • Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager for 3 months
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Edited social media posts for use in advertising campaigns using Canva, in Design, and Photoshop

Waitress

Lotus/The Beaufort
Beaufort, WA
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Communicated daily specials to customers.
  • Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
  • Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Served alcoholic beverages responsibly by following state laws.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of wine selection, pairings, vintages.
  • Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Performed basic math calculations when computing bills for customers' meals.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.

Waitress

Pinelli Estate Winery Restaurant
Swan Valley, WA
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
  • Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
  • Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
  • Maintained a clean workstation by restocking supplies, and wiping down counters.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for the next shift or large parties.
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.

Professional Art Experience

self-driven opportunities
  • Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
  • Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work with the Tab family at Cool Change Contemporary.
  • Provided guidance and technical assistance to other artists when needed through artist talks at Cool Change Contemporary.
  • Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
  • Conducted market stalls by Soul Alphabet at the Rechabite
  • Operated a blog at Her.artist.mind to educate on various art techniques.
  • Assisted with curating exhibitions at museums or galleries by selecting pieces from local collections.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

Edith Cowan University
Mount Lawley
06-2021

Secondary School -

Peterhouse Girls High School
06-2017

Primary School -

Dzidzai Primary School
05-2011

Skills

  • Visual product development
  • Basic nursing care
  • Customer service expertise
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Administrative Support
  • Digital Marketing

Websites

Useful Links

https://www.tiktok.com/@leocardia.art?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/leocardia.art/

https://wordpress.com/post/herartistmind.com

etsy.com/au/search//?q=leocardia+art

Exhibitions

  • Womxn at Edith Cowan University 2021
  • Project 54 with Soul alphabet 2021
  • Ellenbrook Arts Members Exhibition 2022
  • EMBODY at Cool Change Contemporary 2023
  • Friend or Foe at Nyisztor 2023
  • The Boulevard Painting Display 2024

Art Residency

Womxn 2021, 3 months

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Shona
Full Professional
French
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Bachelor of Arts graduate

Timeline

Store Host

Mecca
05.2023 - Current

Painting Instructor and Marketing Assistant

Pinot & Picasso
10.2022 - Current

Waitress

Lotus/The Beaufort
03.2022 - 12.2022

Waitress

Pinelli Estate Winery Restaurant
03.2021 - 10.2021

Professional Art Experience

self-driven opportunities

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

Edith Cowan University

Secondary School -

Peterhouse Girls High School

Primary School -

Dzidzai Primary School

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