Jessica Stafford
I am in the process of obtaining Residency and I have a 12 month New Zealand Working Holiday Visa. Since arriving, I have had the opportunity to work temporary jobs as an Archives and Records Officer, Scanning Administrator and Building Support Administrator for the Auckland City Council. I am excited to have the opportunity to be immersed and work in such a rich and diverse culture and country here in New Zealand. I am from California where I studied Art and Art history at San Diego State University. Before arriving here in New Zealand I spent a month in American Samoa where I volunteered at the Jean P. Haydon Museum and Feleti Barstow Public Library.
- BA in Painting and Printmaking with an Art History minor from San Diego State University.
- Experience with organizing and re-housing of artifact storage.
- Creating digital catalog of artifacts, data entry in Access.
- Historical photo preservation, scanning, creating catalog numbers and organizing of Polynesian photo achieves.
- Ability to type 40 wpm, computer proficient with Windows, Outlook, MS Office, Internet, and
experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Excel.
- Experience managing a budget.
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to research, problem-solve, analyze and suggest innovative resolutions.
- Trained and supervised team members to run the floral department and order necessary product.
- Successfully developed, launched, and coordinated Sonoma Farmer Days promoting local floral
farmers.
- Extensive personal involvement within the local art community in California.
- Interest and knowledge of museums and member of the De Young and Legion of Honor in San Francisco.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Creatively driven and committed with a fresh perspective.
- The ability to focus and follow through with tasks when working independently or in a group.
- The capability to stay professional and attentive in high stress situations.
- An eagerness to adapt to varying environments and learn new skills.
- Visited Historical monuments, museums, and landmarks throughout USA, Europe, and South
America, and American Samoa.
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
BA in Painting and Printmaking with an Art History minor.
Overall GPA 3.56.
Graduation date May 2006.
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA, USA 2008-2009.
Graphic Design courses include; Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design & Production Fundamentals, Introduction to Computer Based Design, and Computer Based Design 2.
Skills
Ability to type 40 wpm, working knowledge of Macintosh computers and operating systems, Windows, Outlook, MS Office, Internet, and experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Excel.
Work Experience
Building Support Administrator, Auckland Council, Auckland, NZ December 2010-January 2010.
- Data entry in Pathway and FileNet of building inspector’s field notes.
- General office administration, preparing vital documents for scanning and digitization for Auckland City Planning records.
- I supported the Building team by booking building inspections and answering customer inquiries by answering phone calls with a multiline phone.
- Distributing and preparing documentation for building inspectors to take onsite to assist in their inspections.
- Communication and coordination with customer, building inspectors, team leaders, call centres, and other administrators.
Scanning Administrator, Auckland City Environments, Auckland, NZ November 2010
- Preparing vital documents for scanning and digitization for Auckland City Planning records, plans, certificate of titles, letters, and expert reports through categorizing and critical decision-making.
Receptionist, PARS-Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society, Auckland
NZ November 2010
- Provided administrative support for office including scheduling and greeting clients, answering phones and emails, purchasing supplies, and data entry.
- I efficiently updated and maintained highly confidential filing systems and electronic client databases.
- Effectively co-ordinated and communicated with staff, clients,
- families, correctional officers and social workers.
- Evaluated referral forms, assisting supportive accommodation and reintegration needs.
- Distribution of mail, faxes, and emails provided timely and accurate information.
Archives and Records Officer, Auckland City Council, Auckland, NZ June
2010-November 2010
- Arrangement and description of records and archives including maps,
- photography, slides, reports, assorted audio and visual media.
- Maintained accurate databases by entering data and transferring data in Excel, FileNet, and Word.
- Labelled, and organized archives and records.
- Historical photographic preservation and organization of New Zealand photographic archives.
- Audited archives and city gifts.
- Assisted Image Administrator.
Floral Purchaser, Whole Foods Market, Santa Rosa, CA, USA 2008-2010
- Successfully developed, launched and coordinated Sonoma Farmer Days
- promoting local floral farmers.
- Managed the budget and margin.
- Conducted inventory for the floral department.
- Data entry, faxing, and filing.
- Participating in guided tours with Marketing Specialist for local
- elementary schools.
- Trained and supervised other team members to run the department and
- order product.
- Proactively engaged with customers.
- Direct communication with team, leadership, vendors and customers.
- Ordered product through regional and local vendors.
- Merchandising and organizational experience.
In Store Artist, Whole Foods Market, Petaluma, CA, USA 2006-2008
- I attended merchandising meetings alongside the Marketing Specialist implementing regional mandated promotional campaigns and programs.
- I assisted the Marketing Specialist with community outreach programs.
- I promoted community outreach and environmental programs through detailed murals and signage.
- I painstakingly recreated numerous company logos with chalk pens and paint for merchandising product.
- Supported Marketing Specialist with conducting custom tailored seasonal school aged children’s tours.
Fabric Warehouse Manager, Design Line Interiors San Diego, CA,USA 2004–2005
- Maintained stock orders through data entry, faxing, calling and filing.
- Managed and organized fabric warehouse.
- Prepared and organized fabric to send to various workrooms.
Volunteer Experience
I have created and am heading an art collective called the Nine Collective. The Nine Collective has art shows on a regular basis throughout Auckland.
Jean P. Haydon Museum, Pago Pago, American Samoa May 2010 (808) 595-8338
Recovery of damaged artifacts by Sept. 09 Tsunami. Clean up and re-housing of artifact storage. Creating digital catalog of artifacts, data entry in Access
Feleti Barstow Public Library, Pago Pago, American Samoa May 2010 (684) 633-5816
Historical photo preservation by scanning, creating catalog numbers and organizing of Polynesian photo achieves.
Ginica Eggering, Store Team Leader, Whole Foods Market, Santa Rosa,CA USA (707) 575-7915
Linda Hee, Museum Conservationist, Handwoven, Honolulu, HI (808) 595-8338
Mary Tiumalu, Librarian, Feleti Barstow Public Library, Pago Pago, American Samoa, (684) 633-5816
Phone: (021) 114-7857
Email: jessica.iheartart@gmail.com
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