Resume

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Juniper Hope Wingate Nielsen

 

juniperhopenielsen@gmail.com ✦ (608)520-8844 ✦ www.linkedin.com/in/junipernielsen/

Summary


I am a multidisciplinary designer interested in crafting and physical making, as well as sustainability and environmental stewardship. My strengths include working on teams, managing projects from start to finish, and finding flexible and creative solutions.

Job Experience

Job Experience

Earth Matter

Zero Waste Island Intern ✦ Governors Island, NY  ✦ July-November 2024

  • Learned best composting practices for a variety of home and industrial scale compost systems

  • Participated in daily compost sorting and operation, gaining knowledge of compost site management on a site diverting 2,000 lbs of waste from the landfill weekly

  • Worked alongside Governor’s Island vendors and maintenance staff to ensure proper waste management

  • Contributed to special events and community engagement efforts to teach the public about sustainability initiatives


The Style That Binds Us 

Editorial Internship ✦ Asynchronous ✦ January-May 2024

  • Used Wordpress, Beehiiv, Canva, LTK and other software to create content

  • Researched SEO trends for effective web development

  • Wrote and designed a weekly newsletter for over 14,000 recipients

  • Wrote and edited blog posts, including trend research and selecting products for a shoppable component

  • Worked with brand founders to meet brand goals and deadlines, as well as maintaining a uniform brand aesthetic and tone


Trader Joe’s

Crew ✦ New York, NY ✦ June 2022-present

  • Work as part of a team of over 100 people, coordinating with fellow crew and management

  • Provide attentive customer service at the register and throughout the store

  • Expand and share product knowledge during customer interactions in order to answer questions and give suggestions

  • Unload and verify product deliveries, keeping an accurate record of product in stock

  • Record and discard unsalable products, maintaining accurate inventory data

  • Keep the store clean and orderly

Education

Integrated Design BFA

Eco-Responsible Design and Craftsmanship Pathway

Parsons School of Design

Graduated May 2025

Skills

  • Adobe Suite

  • G Suite

  • Canva

  • WordPress

  • Presentation skills

  • Squarespace

  • Fusion 360

  • Written communication & editing

  • Non-Ferrous Metal Fabrication- sawing, shaping, soldering, polishing, wax forming

  • Textile Arts- Natural dyeing, hand sewing/mending, crochet, weaving

  • Photography- 35mm film and digital, photo editing

  • Hand tool woodworking

Exhibitions

Happy Harvest: Celebrating Urban Stewardship

Urban Farm Art Resident Showcase ✦ October 2024 ✦ Governors Island, NY

  • Displayed 3 sculptural pieces for a weekend long public art exhibition

  • Used biological, composted, and found materials to create ecologically responsible pieces

  • Coordinated with other art residents to plan exhibition and install pieces

Additional Education/Experience

High Desert Center Gap Year ✦ August 2020-May 2021

  • Studied the ecology of the Colorado River and surrounding biomes, learned about local food systems including working on organic farms

  • Volunteered cooking free meals at the Pitkin Farmers Market

  • Gained outdoorsmanship and homesteading skills

  • Assisted program directors by leading workshops and producing social media and website content

Licensed Tattoo Artist✦ July 2023- Present

  • Ensure a safe and sterile environment

  • Draw flash tattoo designs and custom pieces

  • Work with clients to ensure satisfaction and comfort

  • Use social media to document work, promote services, and book appointments.

Independent Jewelry Designer ✦ July 2021-Present

  • Source second hand materials

  • Gain jewelry making skills and crafting experience

  • Collaborate with clients to create custom pieces

  • Promote and sell products on social media

  • Carefully package and ship jewelry to buyers.