Administrative Assistant Service

Nicole Valencia

*** **** *** ***** #* Provo, UT *4606 | 937-***-**** | ********.*********@*****.***

PROFILE

• Sophisticated and articulate writing skills

• Interpersonal finesse and acute sense of integrity

• Extensive travel with language aptitude

o Italian speaking and reading proficiency, German reading ability

• Productive, detailed, and creative approach to accomplishing goals under stress

EDUCATION

BA Humanities: Art History, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT April 2011

• Italian Minor

• Art History Minor

• Study Abroad in Italy 2008

• 3.7 GPA

EXPERIENCE

Museum Education Assistant/Docent November 2010-present

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo, UT

• Managed various museum education projects, exhibition ticketing, tours, and information desk

• Supervised volunteers and was a docent for Carl Bloch: The Master’s Hand, receiving an average of 1700 patrons daily

Administrative Assistant April 2009-January 2011

Brigham Young University Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature, Provo, UT

• Coordinated textbook orders and managed administrative projects for 35 faculty members

• Recognized by department chair for superb organizational and interpersonal skills

Curatorial Intern January-April 2010

Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo, UT

• Managed rights and reproductions (copyright approvals) for the exhibit and book, The Weir Family, 1820-1920: Expanding the Traditions of American Art

• Conducted communications with domestic and foreign museums and private art owners

• Assisted museum curator with connoisseurship and research

Teaching Assistant August 2008-April 2009

Brigham Young University Department of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature, Provo, UT

• Coached students in writing skills and techniques, and assessed and graded student essays

• Tutored students one-on-one in humanities civilization classes

Foreign Intern Summer 2008

Orto de’Pecci (Restaurant/Organization), Siena, Italy

• Translated the organization’s promotional marketing materials from Italian to English

• Assisted the head chef in preparing traditional Italian food entrees

Usher August 2007-April 2008

Brigham Young University Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo, UT

• Displayed skill in handling difficult situations, managed ticketing, and supervised the house

Supervisor and Sales Associate January 2004-August 2007

Holcomb’s KnowPlace, Dayton, OH

• Designed store displays, addressed customers’ needs efficiently, supervised 6-7 employees

Piano Teacher (self-employed), Dayton, OH March 2005-August 2006

• Taught weekly piano lessons to 7 students ages 5-11, motivated students, and organized recitals

SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Museum docent training and volunteer experience 2010-2011

Extensive church leadership, teaching, and service experience 2006-present

Trained volunteers for 2 year service missions in Italy 2007-2008

Hurricane Katrina Relief, New Orleans, LA November 2005

Directed Weekly Summer Ultimate Frisbee Club 2009-2010

Italian Club, Brigham Young University 2006-2010

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