Sales Assistant

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September 24, 2012

CARLY LUCAS-MELANSON

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EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Certificate of European Studies

EXPERIENCE

AMOA-Arthouse, Austin, Texas

Curatorial Intern, August 2011 – August 2012

•Wrote the self-guided tour script for Collection Selections: The Barrett Collection, an exhibition of contemporary Texas art

•Composed and edited wall labels for multiple exhibitions

•Drafted and coordinated correspondence between AMOA-Arthouse staff, galleries, and artists

•Edited, proofread, and contributed design suggestions for the Evidence of Houdini’s Return exhibition catalog

•Compiled bibliographical archives on artists for museum records

•Contributed entries for the museum blog

•Compiled exhibition checklists and image catalogues

•Maintained calendars and meetings for Associate Curator

Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas

Gallery Assistant, April 2010 – Present

•Protected the safety of the art and visitors in the museum

•Directed the patrons and answered inquiries regarding exhibition details

•Attended and worked outside of normal operating hours to assist with the museum’s special events

Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, Texas

Special Events Volunteer, October 2010 – November 2010

•Distributed flyers in galleries around Austin to promote special events

•Coordinated photography of artwork for Jason Middlebrook’s More Art About Buildings and Food exhibition sales catalogue

Salt Lick Barbecue, Driftwood, Texas

Cashier/Support Staff, August 2006 – August 2009

•As cashier, ensured accurate cash handling with average nightly transactions totaling $10,000

•Provided customers with prompt, friendly service

•Greeted and directed customers upon entry and shared the restaurant’s history and operations

SKILLS

-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and social media marketing, including blogs, Twitter, and Facebook

-Conversational fluency in French and a quick learner of languages.

-Friendly, hardworking, professional demeanor