Meghan Koch
Artist and Designer · MarDulce Fine Art & Design
Camarillo, CA
In My Own Words
Meghan Koch is a talented artist, designer and writer with a diverse history of working as a freelance artist and designer, stuntwoman for film and television, fashion retail and inventory manager, consumer electronics inventory specialist, and also in restaurant hospitality.
She has specialized knowledge of the surf and action sports industries as well as the fashion and entertainment industries.
Skilled in graphic design, typography, research, writing and editing, digital illustration, and oil painting, Meghan has wide array of creative talents. Having strong academic, journalistic and creative writing skills, Meghan can adapt her writing style to any format and formality.
With an in-progress Master's degree focused in Global Communication from The American University of Paris, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from CSU Channel Islands and Associates Degrees in Fashion Design and Liberal Arts from Ventura College, Meghan demonstrates that she is passionate and dedicated to her education and craft.
Work Experience
Artist and Designer
MarDulce Fine Art & Design2012 – Present
Logo/branding development: business, individual and place branding. Promotional media graphic design: invitations, brochures, pamphlets, signage. Specialty in event correspondence graphic design and assembly. Original oil paintings: specializing in hyperrealistic wavescapes/surf art. Managing production and sales of art reproductions. Former Bell Arts Factory resident artist in Ventura. Participating in art sales, shows and community events.
Stylist and Customer Associate
Anthropologie2017 – 2019
Create a genuine customer connection while providing excellent customer service. Exhibit creative competency in product knowledge in current trends. Understanding and taking part in a team dynamic through open team communication. Share product knowledge and insight to team members and customers through constant learning and experience with product. Act as a proponent for brand messaging and creating positive customer experiences.
Operations Specialist
Apple2016 – 2017
Organization and awareness of the store's entire inventory: products, parts, tools, supplies, etc. Complete inventory tasks such as receiving/opening/organizing shipments as well as shipping out returns/recycles. Locate and deliver products or parts to appropriate team member transaction. Contact with the management and leadership teams, sharing data about the status of products and parts. Answer phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate resource. Complete restocking and replenishment of products on sales floor. Locate/count/reconcile inventory variances. Knowledge and utilization of several product processing platforms.
Graphic Artist
CSU Channel Islands, Division of Student Affairs2010 – 2011
Promotional digital and print media and event correspondence design. Adherence to campus font and logo design standards as well as having creative freedom within standard parameters. Daily use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Administraive Assistant
Wetsand2011 – 2011
Product Ordering and Inventory Manager Add products to inventory from purchase orders. Complete/submit purchase orders to QuickBooks. Open/receive shipments, match item sizes/quantities to corresponding purchase orders, resolve missing/incomplete orders. Prep, label, organize and merchandise new product. Assist buying manager with vendor order decisions. Web Service and Product Input Assistant Process online orders: Locate and remove item from inventory. Package and ship orders. Respond to customer emails and phone calls regarding order status, product ordering, product information, etc. Add product with product options, descriptions and images to store website. Assistant retail manager Merchandise, style and organize new and existing product. Open and close store with register counts and closing cash and credit card receipt deposits. Maintain high quality visual standards in product styling and placement and providing a clean and orderly sales floor. Offer friendly and helpful customer service to all customers from store entrance to check out. Knowledge of loss prevention strategies. Train new employees.
