Amy Ann Russell
Artist & Photographer · Ice Guru Events
Grand Rapids, MI
In My Own Words
My first career was spent as an outdoor adventure guide working in Colorado and Central America. Currently I am the Great Lakes Brand Ambassador for High Society Freeride Company. I have 25 years experience in customer service and skiing and snowboarding with an extensive knowledge base of outdoor brands and gear. I recently completed a degree in Digital Art & Design at KCAD in Grand Rapids, MI. Open to new projects or collaborations with companies to help showcase and develop their brands through incorporating my digital art services. You can view my portfolio and social links on my website www.aaerussell.com.
Work Experience
Event Specialist
Ice Guru Events2023 – Present
Event personality and tech support specializing in ice sculptures and photo/video/audio equipment for live events in the Midwest.
Owner
AAE. Russell2022 – Present
Digital art, production, photography, and design services. Focused on the development of scientifically proven mindfulness based artwork for intentional use in corporate, hospitality, and health care industries.
CX Specialist
High Society Freeride Company LLC2023 – Present
Front desk manager of all communications into the company ie: phones, email, social media, and text. Delegated responsibilities, coordinated shipping, fielded customer complaints, web issues, and customer support.
Executive Assistant
My Policy Shop2024 – 2024
Logo and brand design, foundational administrative services, customer service, and executive assistant work.
Production Assistant
Bar 91 LLC2023 – 2023
Web development and promotion of wool products, and setting up workshops focusing on traditional foods, honey, bees, and wool.
Student
Kendall College of Art and Design2020 – 2022
Digital Art & Design, Photography, and Collaborative Design classes. Graduated with academic honors.
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
The Y (YMCA)2020 – 2022
Warehouse logistics and transportation of bulk amounts of food to and from public events serving and educating communities in mid-Michigan and supplementing "fresh produce deserts".
Retail Sales and Warehouse
Marushka Handprints2018 – 2020
Assisted in all positions of employment for the iconic screen printing brand; warehousing, wholesale, screen printing production, customer service, retail sales, and floor displays.
Outdoor Gude
Telluride Outside2000 – 2018
Outdoor adventure guide specializing in fly fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain bike, and paddle board lessons and tours.
Assistant
Studio Frank2001 – 2018
Assisted owner with all aspects of a high end interior design and architecture business. Front desk manager, on site installation specialist, light construction, personal assistance, and installation crew director.
Head of Hospitality
Fly Fish Guanaja2005 – 2009
Supported the logistics and development of a fly fishing lodge on the remote bay island of Guanaja, Honduras.
