Artist Professional Consulting
Look, artists can totally buy into the idea that low-paying service or gig work are the only paths open to them for survival jobs.
But the truth is they don’t need to settle for draining day jobs that just barely help them get by. There are absolutely ways they can use their artistic abilities to find well-paid remote and hybrid work with flexibility.
With my background across corporate and creative worlds, I know how to help artists reframe talents they likely underestimate into real value for employers. You have way more applicable skills than they probably realize! I empower artists to capitalize on those transferable superpowers they may have never thought could score them a "professional" job.
Through one-on-one consultation sessions, we will:
Identify remote/hybrid roles tailored to your distinct abilities
Update your resumes, portfolios and LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills
Create cover letter templates drawing clear connections between your experience and qualifications
Guide you through acing remote interviews and articulating your fit for the role
Give you the most up-to-date industry insights on job application processes, websites, and tactics to score you an opportunity faster
If you’re an artist looking to make a change, you don't have to take a pay cut for your passion. I'll help you see and speak to your experience in a fresh way that will get hiring managers to snap to attention. You CAN find work that energizes them with fair pay. Let me help you shake up your idea of what's possible!
Individual & Group Coaching
Base 75-90 Minute Workshop – This core session includes overall guidance through key steps of the remote job search process including:
Optimizing Existing Experiences and Materials (Resumes, Cover Letters) for Supplementary Income Roles
Framing Artistic Experiences for Corporate Suitability
Demo of LinkedIn Refresh for Job Aspirations
Networking 101 and Creative Job Prospecting Online
Resume Refresh Clinic – My individualized review and suggestions for each artist to reframe experiences and emphasize transferable strengths for identified part-time roles that a) they wish to target and b) that I can suggest based on their backgrounds.
Interview Coaching – In-depth guidance, tips, and practice responses for anticipated interview questions related to shifting careers, explaining eclectic backgrounds, and sharing with hiring managers how you would thrive in an administrative or project coordination role as a creative.
“For years I was stuck in a cycle of dog-walking and retail jobs while pursuing acting, and I never thought I’d escape gig and service work. The tech and corporate world seemed too daunting, and I was sure I had no real skills to offer. But Danielle Levsky guided me through every step of the job-seeking process, from demystifying corporate jargon to optimizing my resume and nailing interviews. Most importantly, she taught me how to use my arts background as a superpower, not a setback. This incredible reframe gave me the confidence to showcase my skills effectively, and the job offers started rolling in almost immediately! If you’re an artist looking to make a change, Danielle Levsky is the one to help you do it.”
“As an experienced theater director and producer engaged in a career transition, I faced a substantial challenge. Danielle’s guidance has been incredible. She helped me assess my transferable skills, find roles I wanted that would be a good fit for my skills, and translate my artistic storytelling capacity into a compelling creative direction narrative.
From revitalizing my resumes and LinkedIn to refine the messaging, to helping me curate an impactful portfolio that showcases my skills and talents, Danielle skillfully helped me position myself as a dynamic creative force. What set Danielle apart was her ability to lean into my identity as a citizen artist. Her recommendations helped me to differentiate myself from other candidates.
I’m deeply grateful for Danielle’s partnership throughout this professional reinvention journey. Her thoughtful guidance, industry expertise, and warm encouragement made an incredibly overwhelming transition feel purposeful and energizing every step of the way. She’s also fun to spend time with; I genuinely looked forward to each meeting with her because I knew it would be another step forward in my journey.”
“Danielle was a great asset in helping me switch careers and land a new job. Her combination of kindness and directness allowed me to make significant improvements while remaining positive about the process.
At first, I had difficulty securing interviews and effectively articulating my work experience in the interviews I did get. Danielle really helped me refine my resumes and cover letters, craft a more effective portfolio, and navigate networking opportunities, which increased the number of interviews I received significantly. She improved my interview performance by practicing case study presentations and helping me formulate more insightful questions to ask my interviewers. This led to me advancing further in the interview process and ultimately earning me an offer.
I firmly believe that everything Danielle coached me on contributed to my success in securing a new job.”
“Danielle crafted an incredibly useful session for the multidisciplinary artists in the Orchard Project’s Greenhouse Lab based on the specific needs and circumstances of the group.
Between interactive activities, expert advice, and generous answers to specific questions, the time flew by. Danielle also provided detailed and useful follow-up materials so that participants could continue the work on their own.
I highly recommend her for any creative individual or group looking to make money to subsidize their artistic careers!”