Virtual assistant, visual artist, writer, & data entry specialist.
Resume:
Contact:
Jennifer Cunningham
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PROFILE:
Connecting people & concepts, merging communication and culture, I love helping bring creative ideas to life. I am an attentive writer, editor/proofreader, instructor, virtual assistant & task wrangler, with lifelong experience in the creative realm & customer service. I’ve worked as a makeup artist & scenic painter/prop maker for video, film, & photo shoots, as well as have designed & executed my own independent work for over a decade.
SKILLS:
I can create, repair, & alter many things with my hands. I’m a quick typist & adept at a variety of computer-based tasks as well, but the manual, analog realm is my area of expertise & where my dexterity really shines. I’m analytical, diplomatic, relatively eloquent, & generally remain ready to tackle new challenges & help solve problems. Comfortable with Google docs, Sheets, Drive, Microsoft Office suite, Pages, Numbers, HTML, WordPress, & various web-based tools for content creation & management.
EXPERIENCE:
STRATEGIC CONSULTANT & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, VELO GROUP; AUSTIN/DENVER (REMOTE) 2021
I helped research, decide upon, & implement the executive & organization systems needed to grow a business development consulting startup serving to connect public & private sector entities. Prospecting, data entry & analysis, email & social media outreach, copywriting, proofreading, editing, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, & archiving assets for both our own business & the client’s. Tools used include Google Meet, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, & Gmail; LinkedIn; Pages; browser extensions for finding prospect information.
RESEARCH & DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST, LLOYD’S AUCTIONS (SUB- CONTRACTOR); AUSTRALIA (REMOTE) 2021-PRESENT
I conduct research & compile data in order to generate leads alongside a small team of contractors. Together we maintain updated data for all required assets & locations by each individually working to identify & prioritize the evolving needs of our client. Tools used include Microsoft Teams, Outlook, & Excel, as well as Google Sheets, a VPN client, & web-based applications.
FREELANCE ARTIST, WRITER, & EVENT COORDINATOR 2010-PRESENT For over a decade, I’ve been doing contract-based & freelance creative work for private small business clients & for sale to the general public. I make art & accessories, which I then distribute both to consumers & retailers, as well as commissioned artwork for individuals & organizations. I write press releases, event descriptions, & sales listing copy for passionate growing businesses. I bring people together so they can create rad things & amplify one another.
MAKEUP ARTIST, INSTRUCTOR; AUSTIN, TX & DENVER, CO 2013-PRESENT Beauty makeup, natural looks/grooming, body painting, & special effects makeup application for film, creative agency clients, special events, music videos, photo shoots, & commercial/ editorial projects. In addition to doing the hands-on work, I also instruct others via private tutorials as well as small group workshops (starting in 2017 via Austin School of Film, & branching out over the past few years to include my own privately hosted interactive sessions).
KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR, ILKB; AUSTIN, TX 2018-2019
As one of 5 instructors, I taught kickboxing classes throughout each shift, as well as performed all opening & closing duties, engaged with members, educated students on fitness & nutrition, marketed our seasonal promotions, & sold memberships. The kickboxing, however, was always my favorite part of the job.
ARTS & CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CREATIFY; AUSTIN, TX 2012-2015
Creatify was a creative workshop program for kids in grades K-12, through which I led arts & crafts summer day camps, after-school clubs, private parties, & single-session evening classes for both kids & adults. We explored a wide variety of techniques & media, including: painting, paper crafts, beading, making clay dough, sculpting with air-dry clay, collage art, no-sew t-shirt alteration, illustration, & more.
TEAM PUBLICIST, ETSY AUSTIN/AUSTIN CRAFT RIOT; AUSTIN, TX 2011-2013
I served as an elected officer on the executive board of a community organization that began as a local Etsy group, then grew & evolved to meet the needs of the area craft-based small business scene at the time. Duties included coordinating & editing blog posts, writing copy for press releases & events, taking meeting notes, & connecting with local public relations professionals for partnerships.
SCENIC PAINTER, SET DESIGNER, & CUSTOM PROPS MAKER 2010-PRESENT I create backdrops, artwork, & properties for stage & film productions. On-site or in my home studio, depending on the needs & scale of the job, & then I help with delivery &/or installation as needed. For over 10 years I’ve worked with City Theatre in Austin, & have freelanced as a vendor among a handful of production designers in photo & video as well as independent film.
SERVER, BARTENDER, & TRAINER (RESTAURANT INDUSTRY) 2000-2007 For several years, I waited tables & served alcohol in both casual & semi-upscale establishments, including El Chico, Chili’s, & smaller local restaurants. I was responsible for providing quick, accurate, friendly customer service; training new team members on menu & policies; serving & being knowledgeable about beer, wine, & mixed drinks; ensuring compliance with local liquor laws & keenly observing clientele to watch for warning signs of intoxication.
EDUCATION:
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 2006-2008
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE — 1999-2002
BRAZOSPORT HIGH SCHOOL — 1999-2000, GRADUATED MAY 2000 BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL — 1996-1999
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