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West Des Moines, IA *****
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Candice Ann Smock
Professional Experience
Merchants Bonding Company, Des Moines, Iowa, 2005
Organized and maintained company's new filing system; Use of computer
skills to organize and enter company data.
Managed all incoming and outgoing mail for all Contract and Commercial
Departments.
Assisted Underwriters and Accounting in directed tasks; Answered Phones and
directed calls accordingly.
Property Manager and Maintenance
Organizing and recruiting subcontractors; Publishing and posting ads for
open rooms and properties.
Providing various measures for negotiating and organizing lease agreements;
Processing rental transactions.
Extensive hands on cleanup, painting, remodeling, ground and garden
restoration to increase value of properties.
Producing annual budgets for every property with assisting legal associates
for preparing tax procedures.
103 N. Story St. Slater, IA, 2009-Present
5088 NW 126th Polk City, IA 2005-Present
5028 NW 126th Ave, Polk City, IA 2005-Present
Estate Executor, Polk City, IA, 2006-2009
Manage all accounts and assets belonging to deceased, handle day-to-day
clerical details.
Settle all debts and prepare paperwork to assist legal in income tax
returns.
Inventory, appraise, and distribute the assets.
Appoint meetings as needed with attorney and claimants.
Catering, Barista, and Food Service
Private Party service for domestic, political, commercial events.
Food design, preparation, and presentation; Complete cleanup service,
Supervision of other servers.
Food service for high-end dining, basic bartending and cocktailing.
Operation of commercial grade espresso machine, bean grinder, ice cream
machine, dishwasher, and cash register.
Experience working as a team to take orders, set, serve, clear tables,
money exchange, stock and inventory.
Festive Foods, Des Moines, IA, 2003-2009
Javatales Caf , West Des Moines, IA, 2003-2005
Craig's Place Caf and NY Style Deli, Santee, SC, 2009-2010
Maid Services, Household Management, and Childcare Provider
Cleaning and organizational duties inside and outside, including laundry
and gardening.
Helped with homework and school projects, picked up and dropped off kids
for school and extracurricular activities.
Prepared meals and completed extensive housekeeping; Provided childcare for
children under the age of 7.
Completed tasks assigned by parents, errands, and scheduled children's
activities.
Dirt Divas, Saylorville, IA, 2002
Brooke Rogers, Ankeny, IA, 2004-2007
Sara Cornell, Ankeny, IA, 2006-2008
Holly Quirk, Polk City, IA, 2008-2009
Mural Artist and Set Design
Commissioned to design and paint murals of varying composition in
residential, commercial, and public buildings.
Responsible for all necessary equipment and materials to be on site at the
right times, such as scaffolding, ladders, etc.
Prepare and present preliminary design before start of project, often being
a fantastic piece of wall art.
Create legally binding contracts for client le and/or project.
Designed, constructed and painted sets for parades, holiday, church,
musicals, plays, and children's productions.
Design Team Leader for group of local artists for 3 years.
Rascals Ice Cream and Caf , Polk City, IA, 1998
North Polk High School, Alleman, IA, 2000-2001
Lutheran Church of Hope, Ankeny, IA, 2006-2009
Ankeny Dental Arts, Ankeny, IA, 2008
Santee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Summerton, SC, 2010
Portrait and Fine Artist/Instructor, 1998-Present
Commissioned to create pieces using a variety of medium and subjects such
as people, places, animals, and architecture.
Orchestrate meetings with client le and gather information as required per
project.
Artwork has been displayed in places such as the DM Art Museum, WDM and
Slater Libraries, Health and Wellness Convention, Valley Junction, and
Northbranch Station.
Fashioned curriculum and facilitated a Nature Illustration Workshop at the
2010 Santee Birding and Nature Festival, SC.
Teach private art lessons to clients of all ages, Providing guidance about
the common uses of supplies and equipment.
Junior High Art Aid and Art competition judge for North Polk High.
Commissioned for T-shirt designs for public, private, and school events.
Forestry Technician, M&M Forestry, Ankeny, IA 2002-2003
Oak Savanna Restoration Project; Daily use of chainsaws and other
maintenance equipment.
Use of tree identification to thin overgrown forests; Cleared under-brush
to reduce forest fires.
Split firewood from felled trees using ax and hydraulic splitter; Firewood
deliveries upon order using company vehicle.
Education
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA, 2001-2004
Degrees Received: Associate in Arts, major in Liberal Arts.
Completed courses such as: Psychology, Sociology, Sm. Business Management,
Cultural Anthropology, Philosophy, Speech, Interpersonal and Small Group
Communication, Spanish, Computer Literacy, Marketing, Chemistry, Field
Biology, Arts.
Willowcreek Arts Conference, Chicago, IL, 2007
Design Team Building Courses; Set Design and Construction Courses.
Accomplishments/Awards
Featured for mural painting and design by Des Moines Register and the
Santee Digest Newspapers.
Phi Theta Kappa Academic Scholarship Program; Academic Scholarship Awarded.
6 consecutive semesters on President's List and Dean's List.
All-State Art Educators Visual Arts Award; National Art Honor Society.
Volunteer Experience:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Erecting split rail fence and refuge signs, Trail and public restroom
maintenance.
Painting a 20 ft wide mural in the Visitor's Center; Designed T-shirts for
2010 and 2011 Santee Birding & Nature Festivals.
Organizing equipment shops; Refuge wide inventory; Data entry; Interpretive
student and visitor presentations.
Operating government motor boats, refuge vehicles, and equipment.
Working with the endangered Roseate tern colony on Falkner Island, CT;
Invasive plant control on Outer Island.
Refinishing, painting, cleaning,, organizing, and restoring Outer Island
house and cottage.
Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge, Westbrook, CT, 2010
Santee National Wildlife Refuge, Summerton, SC, 2009-2010
Misc. Volunteer Experience, Des Moines Area
Junior High, High School, and Awana Youth Leader; Maintenance at Riverside
Lutheran Camp.
College Level Tutor for DMACC.
Lutheran Services of Iowa Refugee Volunteer; Homeless Meal Ministry at
YMCA.
Special Skills/Certifications
CPR/First Aid, Epi Pen, and Blood Borne Pathogen Certified.
AED Certified (Automated External Defibrillator).
MOCC Certified (Motorboat Operations Certification Course).
Estate Executor legal experience 2005-2010.
PC and Mac, Microsoft Office Suite.
References
Professional: Craig and Betty Hammel, Craig's Place, Santee, SC email:
ablboq@r.postjobfree.com
Volunteer: Susan Heisey, Santee National Wildlife Refuge, Summerton, SC
email: ablboq@r.postjobfree.com
Personal: Tiffani Cao, Storey Kenworthy, Des Moines, IA email:
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