Amy Ann Russell
Artist & Photographer | Owner AAE. RUSSELL | Great Lakes Brand Ambassador High Society Freeride
Grand Rapids | US
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Screen Printing
- Academic Research
- Web Design
- User Interface Design
Interests
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In my own words
— Amy Ann<p>My first career was spent as an outdoor adventure guide working in Colorado and Central America.
Currently I am the Great Lakes Brand Ambassador for High Society Freeride Company. I have 25 years experience in customer service and skiing and snowboarding with an extensive knowledge base of outdoor brands and gear. I recently completed a degree in Digital Art & Design at KCAD in Grand Rapids, MI. Open to new projects or collaborations with companies to help showcase and develop their brands through incorporating my digital art services. You can view my portfolio and social links on my website www.aaerussell.com. </p>
Trajectory
Dec 2023 — Now
Event Specialist · Ice Guru Events
Event personality and tech support specializing in ice sculptures and photo/video/audio equipment for live events in the Midwest.
Apr 2023 — Now
CX Specialist · High Society Freeride Company LLC
Front desk manager of all communications into the company ie: phones, email, social media, and text. Delegated responsibilities, coordinated shipping, fielded customer complaints, web issues, and customer support.
Jan 2022 — Now
Owner · AAE. Russell
Digital art, production, photography, and design services. Focused on the development of scientifically proven mindfulness based artwork for intentional use in corporate, hospitality, and health care industries.
Apr 2024 — Aug 2024
Executive Assistant · My Policy Shop
Logo and brand design, foundational administrative services, customer service, and executive assistant work.
Oct 2023 — Dec 2023
Production Assistant · Bar 91 LLC
Web development and promotion of wool products, and setting up workshops focusing on traditional foods, honey, bees, and wool.
Jan 2020 — Dec 2022
Student · Kendall College of Art and Design
Digital Art & Design, Photography, and Collaborative Design classes. Graduated with academic honors.
Jan 2020 — Feb 2022
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids · The Y (YMCA)
Warehouse logistics and transportation of bulk amounts of food to and from public events serving and educating communities in mid-Michigan and supplementing "fresh produce deserts".
Sep 2018 — Jan 2020
Retail Sales and Warehouse · Marushka Handprints
Assisted in all positions of employment for the iconic screen printing brand; warehousing, wholesale, screen printing production, customer service, retail sales, and floor displays.
Jun 2001 — Sep 2018
Assistant · Studio Frank
Assisted owner with all aspects of a high end interior design and architecture business. Front desk manager, on site installation specialist, light construction, personal assistance, and installation crew director.
Mar 2000 — Sep 2018
Outdoor Gude · Telluride Outside
Outdoor adventure guide specializing in fly fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain bike, and paddle board lessons and tours.
Apr 2005 — Apr 2009
Head of Hospitality · Fly Fish Guanaja
Supported the logistics and development of a fly fishing lodge on the remote bay island of Guanaja, Honduras.
Activity
Education history
Kendall College of Art and Design
Associate of Arts - AA | 2020 - 2022
