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MICHELLE GROGAN

Fairhaven,VIC

Summary

Creative and inspired picture framer with several years experience in custom picture framing. Versed in all areas of framing from design through to fitting up. With a high focus on customer service, I aim to please clients with inspired design choices and quality workmanship.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Picture Framer

The Art Factory
04.2022 - 12.2024

Specialised in all aspects of custom picture framing from consultation and quoting with customer, working with suppliers through to completion of the job. Completed apprenticeship.

  • Developed strong relationships with clientele by offering personalised solutions for their art display needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on frame selection and design elements.
  • Ensured consistent quality control by inspecting completed frames for accuracy before presenting them to customers for approval or pickup.
  • Assembled high-quality custom frames using appropriate techniques, such as joining corners securely and mounting artwork professionally.
  • Assisted clients in selecting matting and frames to best showcase their artwork or memorabilia.
  • Prioritised client satisfaction by ensuring each project met their unique vision and expectations while adhering to industry best practices.
  • Maintained a clean and organised workspace, ensuring efficient work processes and high-quality results.
  • Operated precision cutting tools to create custom-sized mats, frames, and glass with accuracy and care.
  • Educated customers about proper conservation techniques to protect the longevity of their framed pieces.
  • Displayed excellent attention to detail when measuring, cutting, and assembling custom picture frames for various types of artwork or memorabilia.
  • Pricing
  • Measuring
  • Custom matboard cutting (single, double, triple)
  • Hand mounting pictures onto adhesive foamcore
  • Hinge mounting pictures
  • Using archival processes where appropriate
  • Canvas stretching, embroidery stretching
  • Hot glue gun mounting
  • Hand glass cutting
  • Shadow box framing

Food and Beverage Production Worker

The Curious Cabinet
11.2020 - 12.2021

Food and beverage production, product labelling, product shipping and stock control.

Office and Plant Seedbank Manager

Western Plains Flora
03.2010 - 11.2013

Office Administration

Plant Seedbank Manager

Food Service Worker

Special Events Catering
06.2008 - 02.2010

Food production and service

Enrolments Officer

Australian Catholic University
01.2007 - 02.2008

Office Administration

Administrative Assistant

Employment Agency
03.2003 - 12.2005

Vodafone Ireland

Medical Research Council (UK)

Junior Golf Programs Assistant

Victorian Golf Association
09.2000 - 09.2003

Office Administration

Education

Certificate III - Picture Framing

Regional Trade Assessments
Coolangatta, QLD
12-2024

Diploma - Conservation And Land Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
01-2009

Certificate IV - Sports Administration

Victorian Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
01-2001

Skills

  • Positive and cheerful
  • Accuracy
  • Creative problem solving
  • Strong design sense
  • Creative and artistic
  • Detail-oriented
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Active listening skills
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Self Motivated
  • Opening/closing procedures
  • Email
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Victorian Drivers License

Food Handling and Safety Certificate - Hospitality Training Australia (February 2020)

Working With Children Check (2018)


Timeline

Picture Framer

The Art Factory
04.2022 - 12.2024

Food and Beverage Production Worker

The Curious Cabinet
11.2020 - 12.2021

Office and Plant Seedbank Manager

Western Plains Flora
03.2010 - 11.2013

Food Service Worker

Special Events Catering
06.2008 - 02.2010

Enrolments Officer

Australian Catholic University
01.2007 - 02.2008

Administrative Assistant

Employment Agency
03.2003 - 12.2005

Junior Golf Programs Assistant

Victorian Golf Association
09.2000 - 09.2003

Certificate III - Picture Framing

Regional Trade Assessments

Diploma - Conservation And Land Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Certificate IV - Sports Administration

Victorian Institute of Technology
MICHELLE GROGAN