Jack of all Trades

Danielle Ducharme

Brooklyn, NY

OBJECTIVE: My objective is to obtain meaningful work in an environment that is both stimulating and challenging where I am able to utilize skills from previous education and work experience, but also able to contribute in a learning environment.

EDUCATION: Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Yoga Teacher Training, Fall 2008

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 2001

Bachelor's Degree in Individual Concentration: Holistic Health

Minor: English

G.P.A. 3.4, Dean's List

EXPERIENCE:

December 2007-December 2008, Various Event Companies, New York/Brooklyn, NY

· Freelance floral designer for various New York City floral event companies including David Tutera, David Stark Design and Production, Ron Wendt Designs, and Flowers, Sticks, and Stones

· Provided production floral design for large-scale events and provided event set-up

February 2007-October 2007, Red Rose Senior Care, San Mateo, CA

· Provided care and companionship for an elderly woman

· Services included meal preparation and light housekeeping, assistance with showering and dressing, transportation to errands and appointments, and monitoring blood pressure and health

March 2007-Ocotber 2007, McCall's Catering and Events Management Floral Department, San Francisco, CA

· On-call/freelance work as a server in the catering industry and as a floral designer for catered events

· Provided set-up, service, and breakdown at events

· Assisted in floral design and production for events

September 2006-Fenruary 2007, IST (Innovative Service Technology), San Francisco, CA

· Worked as a "star" employee, meaning worked in different locations at different businesses

· Provided receptionist services, mailroom support, customer service, and general office support

May 2005-February 2006, Arcadian Design, San Francisco, CA

· Primary production assistant for a design company

· Contributed to creation, inspection, and development of products

· Oversaw all shipments and shipment processes

· Managed the business when owners were out of town

· Provided customer service via phone and e-mail

RELATED SKILLS: I have experience in a variety of work settings that has shaped me into a well-rounded, adaptable worker. My previous experience also includes: working as an interior painter, a personal assistant, a waitress, and a pottery painter and maker. I am great at working in new and different environments, I am a quick study, I am organized and efficient, and I am responsible and caring.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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