Bennett Nestok

6203 Murray Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45227

bennettnestok@yahoo.com

1-(513)-477-8259

An inspired artist seeking
to inspire others

QUALIFICATIONS

o   Has
been drawing for sixteen years, since his mother first gave him a crayon

o   Skilled
in presentation/ articulacy

o   Well-rounded
and well-mannered

o   Possesses
keen negotiation skills

o   Skilled
with Adobe Photoshop and other imaging software

o   Eager
to learn and help others appreciate religion more fully

EDUCATION

Mariemont High School

Towards the end of sophomore year, I realized the importance
of education, and from that point on sought to improve.  From junior to senior I worked harder
than every before, and my class rank rose from 43^rd to 30^th.

Class Rank: 30^th of 119 / G.P.A. : 3.707

Achievements:

Freshman Year: French
Student of the Year

Sophomore Year: Most
Improved Band Member Award

Junior Year: Physics
Student of the Year

Senior Year: Government
Student of the Year

WORK AND EXPERIENCE

Kroger: Plainville,
OH

September 2005- February
2006

Bagging groceries,
collecting carts, and helping disabled customers gave me my first glimpse of
the real world and how to help.

Potbelly Sandwich
Company: Kenwood, OH

October 2007-
February 2008

Working for this
up-and-coming fast food restaurant taught me the trials of competitive
scheduling and the struggles of the fast food rush hour.

Picture Man Wall Art:
Savannah, GA

September 2009

Working for these two
men selling posters taught me how to garner positive attention from the public
using charm, wit and an uplifting attitude.

Mio’s Pizzeria:
Mariemont, OH

April 2009 – Present

Dishwashing,
cleaning, and food preparation at this well-established classic of Mariemont
taught me to emphasize quality in every task I complete.

Inlight Studio:
Eastgate, OH

July 2009 – Present

Established artist
Mher Harutunian has offered me advice, techniques, and countless insights into
the artistic industry, ever since he first displayed my artwork in July.

ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE and
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

o   In
second grade, I drew an alligator. 
That alligator is still on display in Mariemont Elementary School.

o   In
third or fourth grade, I drew a dragon that my teacher chose to be displayed in
a children’s art gallery.

o   Early
on in life, I made several comic books and wrote a few stories, titled ‘Alien
Outlaw,’ ‘Cakwy the Alien,’ and ‘Superdog.’

o   In
high school, I took every art class that interested me, including…

·     
Intro. To 2-D Design 1

·     
Intro. To 2-D Design 2

·     
Printmaking

·     
Graphic Design

·     
Architecture

·     
Studio Art

·     
Advanced Placement Studio Art           

o   Junior
Year, I painted a bench that sold at the MHS Holiday Fair for $450.

o   Senior
year, my art teacher chose me to be president of Art Club.

o   I
received a $1500 Art Club Scholarship.

o   I
was offered scholarships from multiple colleges, including…

·     
Cleveland Institute of Art ($14,500/yr)

·     
College for Creative Studies ($10,000/yr)

·     
Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,000/yr)

o   I
was also accepted to the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York City.

o   I
received 4’s on all of my Advanced Placement tests (English Literature, English
Composition, Calculus AB, and Studio Art).

I am easy to get
along with and a truly genuine person. 
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