KRISTEN BATES
Orcutt, CA
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, California State University Chico Photography and Digital Editing, Allan Hancock Community College
SUMMARY
Highly skilled and professional, practicing artist, and photographer. Able to communicate ideas effectively, working well under pressure and with time constraints. Superior planning and organization skills. Experience creating and preparing art curriculum for K-12 students in the Santa Ynez Valley at Arts Outreach and Elverhoj Museum.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ameriprise Financial: Terry Dworaczyk, Santa Maria, CA Marketing and Adminastrative Assistant (Part time, Oct.2021- Current)
• Social media and web site updates and posts
• Artist display and receptions (seasonally)
• PR for events and awards
• All client holiday and birthday recognition and correspondance
• New client summary data entry
• Daily spread sheet and log entry
Serenity Warranty Services, Santa Maria, CA
Adminastrative Assistant (Part time, Nov.2018-March 2020)
• Daily data input and upkeep of insurance claims
• Office maintenance
• Supply Ordering
• File Organization
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, Solvang, CA
Operations Assistant (Part time, June 2011-2013)
• Store inventory and management
• Special events and displays
• Art gallery management
• Fund raising events
• Volunteer scheduling
• Member Recruitment and management
• Visitor liaison and tour guide
SKILLS / OTHER EMPLOYMENT
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Lightroom, POS, QuickBooks, Past Perfect, Social Media platforms
• Exhibited Artist: painting, figure drawing, multi-media works, silversmith, jewelry designer
• Arts Outreach: seasonal multimedia teacher and assistant
• Community volunteer: Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, Arts Outreach
• 10 years in local wine and food industry focused on customer service, sales, and management
• Executive Office/Personal Assistant intermittently for family Concrete/Construction business.