ella jade
multidisciplinary artist and designer with expertise in tattoo artistry, visual design, and web development. collaborative approach rooted in storytelling, craft, and community care.
skills
- organization & time management
- problem solving & adaptability
- communication & active listening
- team leadership & collaboration
- visual design & creative arts
- client relations & consultation
software & tools
- adobe creative suite
- procreate, figma
- html, css, javascript, jsx
- google & microsoft office
- square, quickbooks
education
british columbia institute of technology
in progressnew media design and web development
east van wear and tattoo co.
2021 – 2023tattoo apprenticeship
new westminster secondary school
2018high school diploma
professional experience
east van wear and tattoo co.
oct 2021 – oct 2023tattoo apprentice
- designed custom tattoos in collaboration with clients
- produced accurate and aesthetic tattoo design models
- maintained studio cleanliness and health compliance
- built client trust through clear and professional communication
east van wear and tattoo co.
feb 2021 – mar 2022shop manager
- oversaw daily operations, scheduling, and customer service
- managed inventory and maintained studio organization
- coordinated workflows to improve efficiency and productivity
no dice studio
2021tattoo artist assistant
- scheduled and confirmed appointments
- managed inquiries via social media, email, and text
- assisted with consultations to improve client experience
dogtopia
jun 2019 – mar 2020receptionist
- checked in clients and pets and managed scheduling systems
- ensured a safe and welcoming environment
- completed opening/closing tasks, deposits, and reports
dairy queen
feb 2018 – jun 2019supervisor
- supervised and trained a 5-person team
- resolved customer issues to improve satisfaction
- oversaw inventory, sanitation, and cash handling
value village
may 2017 – jun 2017sales associate
- assisted customers and operated pos system
- maintained organized and appealing merchandise displays
volunteer & extracurricular
- keats camps – camp counsellor & program assistant (2015–2017)
- girl guides of canada – member & event helper (2006–2017)
- new westminster secondary school – game official assistant (2011–2017)
- connaught heights elementary – arts & crafts coordinator (2014–2015)
- new vista care home – volunteer arts & food service (2015)
- fundraising for orphaned children in nigeria – volunteer (2009)