Customer Service Assistant
Resume:
Aixa Kendrick
************@*****.***
Objective: To provide premiere hospitality, creativity and service which
enhances the environment, community and the individual.
Academic Preparation:
1991 to 1996: The City College of New York (Harlem, New York): Theater Arts-
majored in
directing and performing, minored in playwright and
costume design
International Studies-minored in International
Politics; Cultural Linguistics
1989 to 1991: Friends World College (Huntington, New York): International
Politics; Peace Studies
and Conflict Resolution (Israel and Egypt)-One year study
exchange to visit
various sectors of the society and evaluate how to
implement effective change
conducive for peace and co-existence. Environmental and
Urban Design (England)- One year study exchange in London
to evaluate the architecture, government and its impact on
the quality of living regarding various communities and the overall
culture.
Related Professional Experience:
March 2010 to July 2010: United States Census Bureau (Manhattan, New York)-
-Crew Leader Assistant/Enumerator--assisted Crew Leader in managing
enumerators in district; met daily with enumerators to check work accuracy,
refresh supplies, distribute/reassign work, review payroll forms, monitor
work progress/conduct observations, troubleshoot difficult cases, provide
on-the-job training and answer questions or concerns; transported completed
work, payroll forms and other materials to and from Local Census Office;
completed census cases as an enumerator.
October 2009 to June 2010: Central Harlem Montessori School (Harlem, New
York)-Theater Instructor-create, prepare and implement a year-long theater
syllabus; instruct and train children ages 8 through 12 the act of
storytelling, script writing, character development and performance through
theater exercises, self-scripting, scene work and in class analysis;
showcase two to three presentations of the students' developing play for
parents, staff and students.
2005 to 2008: The New York Coalition of Professional Women in the Arts &
Media: Executive Board member-2nd Vice President in charge of Membership;
2006 Collaboration Awards-talent coordinator/point person; technical
designer/operator; AFTRA Board Rep.
March 2007 to June 2007: Intern as Assistant to the Assistant Artistic
Director at The Public Theater: answered calls, updated hardcopy files,
assisted in organization of festivals and events, basic computer data
entry.
2003 to Present: Founded Rainbow & Thunderbolts Multimedia Promotions,
Inc.: a not-for-profit established to introduce, promote and provide a
platform for multicultural and multi-disciplinary artists and provide
opportunities to collaborate and present original works that synthesize and
form a bridge of expression from organic-primal to high tech digital,
encompassing theater, internet, film, music, movement/dance, spoken word
and visual arts.
September 2003 to April 2004: Rue 57 (Manhattan)-Hostess/Coat check-warmly
meet and greet diners at the door; take reservations; seat guests in
accordance with waiter's schedule and seating availability; take coats,
strollers, suitcases, umbrellas and other cumbersome paraphernalia; general
customer service.
Summer 2002: Harlem Health Fair (Harlem, New York)-Coordinating Assistant-
aided in the organization of the event; logistics and contact person for
booth vendors and talent; answered phones for general inquiries regarding
the event; data entry; core hostess at event.
August 1999 to May 2003: New Boston Associates & New Creole Kitchen
(Manhattan)-Cater Waiter/Bartender (light): for corporate parties and
private events at NJPAC, Soho art galleries, embassies, clubs and on The
Intrepid.
September 1998 to March 2000: Style Industry (Manhattan)-Core
Hostess/Office Receptionist- assisted vendors in choosing, renting and
managing their booths per event; in core team at Jacob Javits events; in
office answering 8-line telephone, making appointments, filing and computer
data entry of vendors and buyers at events; general customer service.
June 1998 to November 1998: Marionette Puppet Theater (Central Park)-
Puppeteer-worked with various sized marionette's in a fixed stage set up;
performed daily children's shows for ages 1 to 12 in theater; cleaned and
redressed puppets; kept back stage and general area in order in between
shows; light office work and data entry.
August 1997 to June 1998: Reader's Theater Workshop (Astoria, Queens)-
Performer/Theater Workshop Instructor-performed at numerous, schools,
libraries and museums in Q & A plays for kids/young adults; created and ran
various acting workshops in public schools in conjunction with pre-school
and kindergarten curriculum.
June 1997 to October 1998: Walter Reade Theater & Lincoln Center Festival
(Lincoln Center)-Core Usher/Concessions Manager-meet and greet audience;
coat check and light bartend for screenings and special events; restocked
monthly programs; maintained theater lobby; ran, cleaned and maintained
popcorn, coffee and soda machines; took inventory; put in orders; arranged
and decorated counter.
Special Skills:
Self-starter, creative, quick learner, sense of humor, works well with a
diverse group of people, speaks conversational Spanish and French;
logistics and events planning; interior decorator/designer, costumer,
performance and visual artist.
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