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Saige Shuquem

@saigeshuquem

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Self-employed artist and teaching artist blending creativity, service, and leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine creative teaching with customer-focused operations—leading with empathy, clear communication, and hands-on execution in a community-minded environment.

I’m a self-employed artist managing art production, product sourcing, sales, and delivery of personal inventory since 2018. I sell online through marketplaces like Instagram and Etsy, and I also build in-person local sales through market experiences.

As a Phoenix Center for the Arts Teaching Artist (2024–present), I designed and executed original curriculum, hosted demonstrations, and promoted class offerings online to boost enrollment. I set manageable and fun goals for students of various skill levels, helping them improve creativity and technique.

I also bring strong day-to-day operations and customer-facing leadership from retail roles, including Discover Mercantile Manager (2024) and shift lead experience with opening and closing duties. Across craft events and thrift environments, I’ve handled product intake, merchandising, POS and cash/card transactions, and project management tasks that keep teams organized and customers well served.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Teaching Artist

Current

Phoenix Center for the Arts

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Designed and executed original curriculum with hosted demonstrations to promote classes online and improve enrollment. Created manageable, fun goals for students across skill levels to build creativity and technique.

Curriculum Design Instruction Promotion

Current

Self-employed Artist

Current

Saige Shuquem SAIGE

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Self-employed artist selling art and personal inventory through local in-person markets and online marketplaces. Manages art production, product sourcing, sales, and delivery of inventory.

Art Production Product Sourcing Sales Inventory Management Online Marketplaces Instagram Etsy Facebook

Fingerprint Clearance Card Team Member

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Team member handling online order fulfillment and POS-based operations, including cash handling. Completed First Aid/CPR/Seizure training.

Order Fulfilment Lightspeed POS Cash Handling First aid CPR Seizure Training

Craft Nights Instructor & Host

Craft Nights

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Instructor and event host for craft nights, delivering cash-handling and POS-driven event operations. Designed and executed curriculum for virtual and in-person groups, including food/drink service and event support up to 50 attendees.

Teaching And Instruction Event Hosting Cash Handling POS systems Food Service Curriculum Design Studio Organization Supply Tracking Fulfillment Project Management

In-Home Caretaker

Privately Employed

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (5 years)

In-home caretaker for various families, supporting children ranging from infant to teen.

Discover Mercantile Manager

Discover Mercantile

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Shift lead and manager for a small thrift shop, handling opening and closing duties and on-site operations. Processed donations for resale and supported retail sales and customer service.

Retail Sales Thrift Shop Operations Customer Service Square POS Cash Handling Opening Closing Duties

Team Member

Porrovita Juice

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Team member fulfilling drink and food orders and supporting day-to-day operations at a busy shop. Trained other job coaches on store practices, maintained kitchen readiness, and managed the store’s online presence.

Order Fulfilment Kitchen operations Opening Closing Kitchen Duties

Job Coach (Autism)

SEED’s Garden of Treasures

Job coach for adult students on the spectrum interested in working retail.

Job Coaching Autism Support

Shift Lead

Frances Boutique

Shift lead at Frances Boutique.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Scottsdale Community College

Associate of Arts

Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member; assisted with inventory processing, merchandising, janitorial duties, and preparation for in-shop events.

Earned an Associate of Arts from Scottsdale Community College in 2024, with involvement in Phi Theta Kappa and campus/community activities supporting in-shop events.