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Work History
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Bard Bardelli

Slatington

Summary

Personable and resourceful artist and knowledge presenter with significant experience in human caretaking, archival work, as well as various artistic pursuits. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on creating a safe environment for persons of all backgrounds to express themselves and learn. Known for sociability, effective communication, record-keeping, connection, and flexibility in material knowledge.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed Familial Caretaker

Self-employeed
Slatington, PA
03.2024 - Current

Provided daily care for elderly family member with multiple physical and mental accommodations.

Developed and executed personalized care plans.

Transported people and materials safely to appointments in a timely manner.

Maintained records of medicine, appointments, medical staff, and material needs.

Monitored and recorded physical and mental health statuses to communicate to professionals.

Accommodated personal needs of family member on their level.

Self-Employed Artist & Art Instructor

Self-Employeed
Slatington, PA
10.2022 - Current

Created original artwork using diverse physical and digital (non-AI) mediums for diverse customer base.

Collaborated with and supported artists to supplement labour I was unfamiliar or unskilled in.

Established and expanded international network of artists.

Continuously updating self and others on developments in the art world through newsletters and personal correspondence.

Organized exhibitions and moved art safely from one area to another.

Effectively communicate art knowledge to audience in small and large groups.

Innovating and learning new techniques from network of artists.

Video Editor

PowertothePen
New York, NY
10.2022 - 12.2024

Learned basic audio mixing.

Managed social media pages and coordinated post schedule.

Coordinated schedules of actors.

Worked with video editing software and caption generation.

Sales Associate

Dick Blick Art Materials
Allentown, PA
11.2023 - 12.2023

Assisted customers in finding art supplies and providing alternatives to accommodate anticipated or unanticipated needs.

Enhanced customer experience with sociability and customer-first interactions.

Established rapport with the network of artists in the area and introduced new artists into the local art scene.

Memorized location of materials for efficient direction for customers.

Effectively informed customers about the qualities, uses, and application of art materials.

Library Intern

Bethlehem Area Public Library
Bethlehem, PA
02.2022 - 04.2023

Organized archival materials for efficient reference for researchers.

Studied and implemented methods on how to handle, preserve, and store delicate archival materials.

Collaborated with independent researchers and local institutions to provide them with reference materials.

Assisted in creating a new digital archival system.

Club President

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA
04.2021 - 04.2023

Created a safe, welcoming environment for students to socialize and learn.

Worked with local businesses and institutions to create events and mutually beneficial social networks.

Fundraised to supplement budget and support student needs.

Collaborated with other clubs alongside school faculty to create events as well as communicate and execute student-driven plans for present and future needs.

Hosted luncheons to drive support and increase recurring membership.

Character Actor

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Manheim, PA
08.2016 - 05.2021

Created and inhabited personable and welcoming role for guests to interact with for both entertainment and educational purposes.

Developed improvisational skills for live audiences to convey history and information.

Learned to work with performers, stage crew, builders, and directors to create a safe and entertaining environment for guests.

Jointly created informational pamphlets, social media posts, and rehearsed speeches to inform guests of events, the space, and events current and past.

Library Volunteer

Slatington Public Library
Slatington, PA
10.2017 - 03.2019

Worked with local community to accommodate access needs for resources.

Interacted with persons of many age groups and backgrounds on a level catering to their needs.

Learned basics of reference systems.

Honed digital work skills (use of Excel, Google products, Windows products, Adobe products, etc).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Cedar Crest College
Slatington
04-2026

Bachelor of Arts - History & Anthropology

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA
05-2023

Skills

    Person-first, accommodating personality

    Personal care

    Effective conveyance of knowledge to general public

    Experience with small and large crowds in presenting

    Record keeping (physical, digital)

    Adaptive problemsolving

    Networking and collaborating with people and institutions

    Maintenance and safe transport of materials

    Basic carpentry

    Metallurgy

    Experience with diverse artistic mediums

    Resourceful creator

Accomplishments

    Judged multiple miniature arts competitions

    Featured in multiple galleries at Cedar Crest College, Moravian University, and miniature-focused exhibitions in the Lehigh Velly, New York City, Milwaukee, and online galleries

    Familiar with nearly every artistic medium

    Achieved Master of Arms and Armorsmithing

    Achieved Honours in jousting, reenactments, and acting

    Helped create a new archival system for the Bethlehem Area Public Library

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Latin
Full Professional
Finnish
Full Professional
Icelandic
Full Professional
Norwegian
Professional Working
Mongolian
Limited Working

Interests

Miniatures & dioramas

Art & art history

Connecting artists with others and new materials

Teaching/professing

Historical research and living history (jousting, reenactments, etc)

Video creation and editing

Timeline

Self-Employed Familial Caretaker

Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Dick Blick Art Materials
11.2023 - 12.2023

Self-Employed Artist & Art Instructor

Self-Employeed
10.2022 - Current

Video Editor

PowertothePen
10.2022 - 12.2024

Library Intern

Bethlehem Area Public Library
02.2022 - 04.2023

Club President

Moravian University
04.2021 - 04.2023

Library Volunteer

Slatington Public Library
10.2017 - 03.2019

Character Actor

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
08.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Cedar Crest College

Bachelor of Arts - History & Anthropology

Moravian University
Bard Bardelli