Jessica (Jesus) Ruth Gaines
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Woodland, Ca 95695
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Education:
San Francisco State University: Fine Art, Dance 2010 – present (in progress, Senior status)
Sacramento City College: Social Sciences, 2008 – present (have the equivalent of an associates degree, just need to fill out paperwork)
Davis Senior High/Leonardo da Vinci Tech High: Graduated 2006/2007
Experience:
Picker (Associate 2), Cardinal Health, 2021 to present, Dixon Ca. Picking products from high shelves using a forklift to maneuver throughout the warehouse, keeping track of product by means of the computer program AIMS, keeping product tidily stacked on forklift and maintaining a high level of productivity.
Clerical Assistant, Transgender Housing Collective, 2020- present, Sacramento, Delphine Brody. Setting up excel charts for potential aid candidates. Speaking with and assisting in nonprofit Grant submission edits.
Cashier/Stocker September 2020 to November 2020, Chevron, West St. Woodland. Stocking shelves and organizing products, proactive cleaning bathrooms and lobby, interacting with and directing customers/regulars as needed, and acting as cashier/money handler in fast paced environment.
Sandwich Maker/Cashier 2018, Mr. Pickles, Woodland: Making sandwiches in a fast paced environment, cleaning, prep-work, stocking, manning the cash register, answering phone calls and preparing large lunch orders for various companies on the regular.
Lab Tech 2017-present, Myrtle Press, Sacramento: Keeping the studio clean (dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sweeping), refilling chemicals and solvents, press and equipment maintenance, organization, communication with members and managers, helping teach during classes, co-taught a linoleum cut class, commissions from the public and one on one instruction upon necessity.
Art Education Intern 2017, Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento: Helping with some light instruction during figure drawing sessions, designing fliers, cleaning and maintaining different art tools such as kilns and kiln racks, continued volunteer help at fundraising events, serving during said events.
Sign Waving 2014, Liberty Tax, Sacramento: Performance art and dance to lure in customers. Interacting in a friendly manner with passerby’s.
Scheduling through Telecommunication 2013, Forgotten Warrior, Sacramento: Assisting a non-profit, phone communication to schedule various booths to be set up in front of stores.
Homeless Shelter Volunteer 2013, Davis: Assisting staff, organizing food and preparing coffee, keeping with the homeless company during my shift, playing cards.
Thrift Shop Volunteer 2012-2013: SPCA Thrift, Davis: Arranging clothing in back room and reorganizing pieces on display in rainbows, interacted with customers and directed them to the correct departments, sweeping floors and spot cleaning upon necessity.
Mural 2012 Taylor Street School, Sacramento: Painted several murals around the school grounds. Creatively employed their ideas and visualized the school rules. Volunteered at the school as well, assisting several teachers in the classroom and on the playground.
Deli Volunteer 2011-2012, Davis Food Co-op: Assisting in the deli with sanitation, chopping vegetables, fronting and facing and arranging salads (weighing the individual ingredients).
Gallery Sitting 2011. What It Is Gallery, San Francisco, : Assisting with an experimental young artists project in the heart of San Francisco, speaking with curious passer by.
Art Productions Internship 2011, Oakland, Angie Wilson(lots of rapport and support): Sewing and cutting fabric, assisting aesthetically when asked, accumulated to three units of credit for school.
Art Productions Print Lab, SFSU 2010, San Francisco, Mario Laplante: Maintaining a standard of health and cleanliness in a printmaking lab at a collegiate level art institution; filling tubs with solvents and wiping down residues from work stations, keeping floors tidy, supplemental cleaning for those underclassmen. Held a standard of cleanliness for the studio. Painted silkscreen racks.
Canvassing 2009, Grassroots Campaigns, Sacramento region: Raising money on a face to face basis, gaining community members involvement and informing them on social issues, organizing groups of canvassers and speaking with public, managers of storefronts and law enforcement about our rights to gather with earnest and effective communication; honest money handling.
UCD Craft Center Volunteer 2009, Davis: Organizing Tool Library, welcoming community and helping people sign up for classes, manning the front desk, answering calls and fluidly navigating the class system, cleaning and cooking preparations.
Lifeguard 2007, Davis/Woodland: Upholding rules on deck, observing patrons, preventing accidents and teaching swim lessons.
Babysitter 2006, Davis: Taking care of two boys (6 and 8), watching after summer school, organizing various activities and modes of entertainment.
SummerDart Swim Coach 2004-2006, Davis: Coaching novice competitors, preparing them for team swimming at an early age, instructing on efficient technique.