Kirsten Murphy
Canton, NY C: 315-***-**** **************@*****.***
Good morning! My name is Kirsten, legally, or Kirsty to friends. Please indulge my brief introduction of myself before I list details of my professional history.
As you will see below, my background is a variety of service and creative positions. I've worked with the elderly and disabled in direct care, made beds at a four star hotel, answered phones for an entertainment company, and created custom graphics for clients of all sorts, to name a few of my experiences.
What you won't see below is my friendly, laid back personality. Any situation can be dealt with, in my opinion, without petty chaos or stress. One of my strengths is to see the world in a wider perspective and I insist on treating everybody as I would expect to be treated in return, regardless of who they are. I've been called a hippy, and I'm okay with that.
Highlights
Previous office experience
Extensive knowledge of computers and software
CPR trained (Most recently 2009)
Clean Driver’s license
Fine and contemporary Arts degree (2006)
Experience
01/2017 to current Brand Manager
VTax
Seek out, interview and hire team members
Keep records of my team members and clients contact info
Train new team members
Promote product and answer questions about product
09/2016 to 12/2016 Associate - CAP 2 Team
Walmart - Potsdam, NY
Unload freight from truck
Sort freight by department
Replenish shelves with product in neat and attractive rows
Operate an MC-40 machine to locate items
Check UPC code on product matches that on the shelf it is being placed
Check dates and send any expired items to claims
Maintain an orderly back room
Break down boxes and operate baler machine
2004 to current Graphic Designer/Artist
Freelance
Design advertising materials for web and print
Set page specifications to required size, quality, color profile and bleed options for materials intended for print
Choose correct color and size needed for web graphics to display correctly
Create vector graphics and logos
Manipulate and edit photos digitally
Correct color
Correct lighting
Erase blemishes
Remove background or unwanted features
Add subjects or items to photo
Create collage
Make artistic changes such as adding custom text or border
Color to black and white or vice versa
Repair ripped, wrinkled or other physical damage
Create commissioned sketches and paintings
Consult on design and decoration
Acquire new clients via social media, online forums, and traditional means of advertising
Negotiate and collect payment
11/2015 to 02/2016 Clerk
Kinney Drugs - Canton, NY
Operated cash register, accepted most credit cards, coupons, local student cards,
checks, and cash
Stocked shelves and rotated stock
Took inventory and kept track of current sale stickers on products and shelves
Processed utility payments
Processed returns and issued refunds where appropriate
Wrapped gift items upon customer request
Verified identification of customers wishing to buy alcohol or tobacco items
Sold lottery tickets to age verified customers and paid out lottery winnings where
applicable
09/2015 to 10/2015 Scare Actor
Horsefeathers Haunts - Potsdam, NY
Dressed in costume according to assigned character
Improvised lines and actions based on customers reactions
Stayed in character at all times while in view of customers
Acted given part, recited lines and performed according to character
Followed all safety procedures remaining aware of natural outdoor obstacles and
possible dangers due to customer reactions when frightened
05/2010 to 09/2014 Personal Care Aid
Private - Hermon, NY
Assisted elderly wheelchair bound client with daily needs
Safely lifted client to transfer from chair to bed
Dressed and bathed client
Assisted client with use of commode
Prepared and served meals
Light house cleaning
12/2010 to 02/2011 Technical Support Agent
Fused Solutions - Potsdam, NY
Resolved client issues via incoming calls
Provide technical support for hundreds of outside companies in many different fields
Callers required assistance with a wide variety of issues ranging from membership to
hardware to Wi-Fi connectivity and many other issues
01/2009 to 07/2009 Habilitation Assistant
NYSARC - Canton, NY
Assisted developmentally disabled adults in a group residence
Administered medication correctly and on time and kept accurate records of what was
given, when and when applicable; why it was given
Organized and supervised clients' daily activities
Assisted clients with chores,budgeting, hygiene, diet and other activities
Transport and accompany clients on outings
Maintain records of all client care
10/2008 to 05/2009 Bartender
Zorro's Tavern - Hermon, NY
Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Collected payment for drinks/ food served
Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by
taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking or arranging transportation
for intoxicated patrons
Cleaned glasses, utensils and bar equipment
Mixed ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and
other drinks
Maintained a well-stocked bar, replacing empty bottles and communicating to
co-workers when supplies needed to be reordered
Prepared, cooked and served light bar foods, including some fried foods
04/2006 to 07/2006 Housekeeper
Pacific International Suites - Perth, Western Australia
Mixed and used cleaning chemicals safely
Vacuumed floors
Changed bedding, making bed to four star hotel standards
Restocked towels, soaps, etc
Took out trash and dirty laundry
Performed all tasks within a time frame
Trained new employees
2005 to 08/2008 Personal Assistant
Anamchara Pathways - Perth, Western Australia
Designed all advertising materials and graphics including business logo, business cards,
web graphics, pamphlets and ads for magazines and newspapers
Shot and edited photos of contractors and events for use in advertising, operation of the
business and on the website/ social media
Uploaded images and content to website
Designed, printed, trimmed and laminated (as appropriate) cards, pamphlets, coupons
and other materials for use at events and for advertising
Answered phone calls and took messages/answered questions
Took bookings via phone and e-mail
Sorted and filed paperwork
Assisted with set-up and operation of events
Worked closely with the owner on most events in the early days of the business and
continue to do design work for the company as needed
Helped grow the client base through social media
04/2003 to 08/2003 Waitress
Sizzlers Restaurant - Kissimmee, FL
Seated customers
Served food and beverages
Presented menus and took orders
Serve food and beverages
Keep buffet clean and stocked
Clear tables of dirty dishes and debris
Wash and sanitize dishes
09/2002 to 01/2003 Drive-Thru Cashier
Juicy Lucy's Burgers - Haines City, FL
Cooked and served fast food style meals
Took orders and handled payments
Trained new employees
Kept restaurant clean
09/2000 to 07/2001 Hostess
Pinocchio's Village Haus - Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Prepared and served food and beverages
Provided customer service
Kept restaurant clean
Maintained Disney's magical experience in any way possible. For example; improvising
answers to childrens’ questions about the park or Disney characters that coincide with
the Disney image.
Occasionally picked up shifts at other Disney locations such as Fantasmic, an after dark
light show, where I was an usher
Education
2012 Liberal Arts
SUNY - Canton, NY USA
Fine and traditional arts
Sociology
2008 ABS Advanced Business Specialists Australia
Certificate in Small business management
2006 Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
TAFE - Rockingham, W.A., Australia
Painting
Digital Imaging
Print Making
Drawing
Color Theory
Art History
Photography
2002 Dr. Phillips High
Orlando, FL, USA
Art
Drama
2000 Lyman High
Longwood, FL, USA
Art
Drama
2002/2010 G.E.D.
Hugh C. Williams High - Canton, NY USA
Art
Certifications
CPR (Most recent 2009)
First Aid
Medication Administration course
HIPA
Cash Handling course
Safe Food Handling course
OSHA course
References
Frances Summer (friend) Manager, Burger King
Ph: (315) 261 - 1062
Cherry Fowler (Client)
Owner, Anamchara Pathways Email: *****************@*****.***
Judy Bechtle (Client)
Author
Ph: (407) 462 - 8329
Skills
Graphic Design for print and web
Photo Editing
Spelling and Grammar
Creative problem solving
Multitasking
Type Speed 35wpm
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Mac, OS X
Trained in cash handling
Operation of cash registers
Safe food handling
Medication administration course passed in 2009
CPR (2009)
First aid (2004)
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Internet and social media
Customer service