Elizabeth Girard
Dayton
Summary
Dynamic and creative professional with experience in customer service and and studio maintenance. Proven ability in glaze batching and kiln firing, coupled with strong communication and team leadership skills. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and fostering a collaborative environment, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceramic's Apprentice
Gettysburg College
01.2023 - Current
- Acquired trade best practices and techniques under guidance of seasoned professionals.
- Executed glaze batching processes to ensure product quality.
- Managed kiln loading operations for efficient firing cycles.
- Conducted kiln firing to achieve optimal results in ceramics production.
- Recycled clay materials to minimize waste and support sustainability initiatives.
Ceramic PLA Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Helped support introduction to Ceramics and Intermediate ceramics students.
- Provided students with detailed instruction.
- Answered questions
Barista
The DoubleTree by Hilton
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Student Lead Barista Commons Marketplace,
Gettysburg College Dining Services
10.2021 - 05.2025
- In charge of closing Commons marketplace.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Cleanliness
- Adaptive and creative
- Team leadership
- New hire training
- Acrylic painting
- Art history
- Oil painting
- Project design
- Artistic collaboration
- Printmaking
- Video editing
- Gas Kiln Firing
- Pug Mill
- Recycling clay
- Batching Glazes
- Photographing art pieces
Timeline
Ceramic PLA Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College
01.2024 - 05.2025
Ceramic's Apprentice
Gettysburg College
01.2023 - Current
Student Lead Barista Commons Marketplace,
Gettysburg College Dining Services
10.2021 - 05.2025
Barista
The DoubleTree by Hilton
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Gettysburg College
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