SUMMARY:

• 6 years experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects)
• Proficient in Mac operating systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient in Photography (Digital SLR, 35mm film, medium format, large format)
• 7 years experience in black and white darkroom printing, 6 years experience in digital darkroom printing.
• 5 years experience in Graphic Design

WORK HISTORY:

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities:

• I am responsible for patient care with strict attention to quality, compassion, integrity and collaboration.
• I conduct myself in a professional manner even when stressed, I triage patients, obtain vital signs, obtain and record patient history, answer phone calls, know drugs and protocols and able to explain them to clients, record conversations with clients in the medical record, follow hospital policies and procedures, document and keep accurate medical records, perform physical assessments, record observations, restrain patients, maintain a clean facility, maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees, discharge patients and communicate necessary follow up and care instructions, operate and maintain surgical and hospital equipment, stock supplies, set up clinical procedures, collect and perform lab procedures, tag cremations, assist with positioning and taking radiographs, perform specialized nursing duties, calculate and administer fluids and medications, perform venipunctures, monitor vital signs, perform kennel duties, perform receptionist duties when a receptionist is unavailable, prep patients for surgery and ultrasound, assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Receptionist

Responsibilities:

• I managed many duties and tasks.
• I quickly became a key holder and handled financial and security sensitive duties.
• Along with those tasks, I also was the salon’s floor sales associate for all of Aveda’s product lines.
• I scheduled appointments for various services for clients, collaborated with staff to coordinate schedules, greeted guests, demonstrated products to clients, stocked shelves, cleaned the retail and salon areas
• I also performed extensive computer work, answered telephones, and performed all opening and closing duties for the salon and spa.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Freelance Photographer

Responsibilities:

• I have photographed people, animals, weddings, and many other events and ceremonies.
• I am self - motivated, hard working, and extremely detail oriented. Duties include marketing and networking to find new clients, communicating with clients to understand their needs, preparing for photo shoots (e.g. scouting locations, scheduling, renting equipment, etc.), setting up or taking down lighting, backgrounds, props and other equipment, processing images, creating final print images or digital files, archiving images, performing administrative tasks such as billing, creating invoices, etc.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Pet Sitter

Responsibilities:

• Feed, clean up, exercise, play with, administer meds and monitor the pet’s health & well-being.
• Additionally, take in mail/newspapers, conduct security checks, water plants, put out garbage and secure the homes.
• Handle contracts, money, keys to homes and security sensitive information.
• Requires a common sense, pro-active, honest personality.
• Must love animals, especially dogs.
• Must be well spoken and be able to deal with clients.
• Required to have own reliable transportation, a cell phone and be available on a 7 day a week basis.
• Holiday and Weekend work is a must and am able to do detailed, accurate self-directed work.

Confidential, Greensboro, NC

Retail Advisor and Receptionist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to create balance of all daily duties.
• Must promote a passion for company’s mission.
• Duties include scheduling appointments for various services, working with staff to coordinate schedules, greeting guests, product demonstrations on clients (including makeovers), stocking shelves, cleaning, extensive computer work, answering phones, opening and closing duties for the salon and spa.
• In addition to my duties as an Aveda Advisor, I also created press releases, web advertisements and posters for the company.

Confidential, Greensboro, NC

Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in creating art using a variety of methods such as drawing, painting, sculpting, designing or other means.
• Strong research and teaching skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to teach students of all ages.
• Preparing lesson plans and course timelines; selecting art supplies, raw materials; demonstrating methods to students; evaluating student progress and giving advice for improvements; consulting students and parents to resolve problems.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Sales Associate & Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Planned and executed camp activities for children as an art camp instructor, supervised and managed painting, mosaic, and beading parties for children and adults, assisted customers, opening and closing duties, cleaning, unloaded kiln, assisted manager in duties, computer work, stocked shelves, etc