Lissa Newton
2030 22nd Ave. San Francisco, C.A. 94116-1211
Phone: 415.240.7317; E-mail lissa_newton@yahoo.com
Objective
I am a student seeking a part time job while I complete my degree in Graphic Design.
Skills
I am friendly with good interpersonal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish. I have a passion for any form of art, I love being creative and meeting people. Experienced with cash registers, inventory, and basic accounting. Computer experience with Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design.
Experience
-Retail Sales Clerk, The Art Student Store
San Francisco, California, February 2005- December 2005
Sold art supplies, books and school items. Inventory and accounting. Work the cash register. Opened and closed
store depending on my schedule. Cleaning, re-stocking, pricing, arranging store room, receiving shipments. Also
work on orientation day for new students, giving them new supplies kit, books and paper work.
-Clothing Sales Clerk, Futura
Berkeley, California, September 2004-January 2005
Sold clothes for a popular clothing store. Helping customers find what they need, counter help during busy hours and making sure that the store was clean and organize for the benefit of the customers.
-Private Art teacher and Nanny, Lily Lerner
San Francisco, California, April 2004 – September 2004
Took care of Lilly, a 2 year old. In addition to teaching her art class at her home, I was also her nanny, taking care of her. We enjoy going doing artwork, going to the park, and playing together.
-Fashion Stylist Intern, SFstation.com
San Francisco, California, January 2004 – April 2004
Take pictures of daily fashion in the city to be posted on the website.
-Teacher's Aide, Clarkdale-Jerome School
Clarkdale, Arizona, May 2003 – August 2003
Assisted teachers in and outside the classroom during the Discovery Connection Summer Program. Helped to teach sewing, arts and crafts, Spanish, computer lab, and gymnastics. Handled registration. Translated for and communicated with Spanish speaking parents and students.
-Bus Girl, Murphy’s Grill
Cottonwood, Arizona, February 2003 – June 2003
Assisted wait staff with customer service in a busy 50 table restaurant. Responsible for table set up, clean up, and making sure the customers were happy. Manager selected me to open and close store because of my demonstrated responsability.
-DJ, ABC Radio
El Salvador, Central America, February 2002 – January 2003
Hosted a daily 2 hour long lunch time radio show on the most popular radio station in El Salvador. Co hosted a “Hot-List” show with popular DJ's. DJ for clubs and private parties throughout El Salvador. Assisted with live concerts, recording and artist interviews.
-Clothing Sales Clerk, Rodeo Drive Boutique
El Salvador, Central America, February 2001 – January 2002
Sold clothes for a popular young girls store in an upscale shopping mall. Assisted customers in finding trendy clothing to wear. Helped to keep track of store inventory, and worked the cash register. Designed advertising pamphlets for promotions.
-Restaurant Assistant Manager, Asados El Pedregal
El Salvador, Central America, December 1998 – February 2001
Supervised a team of 10 employees for a Guatemalan restaurant in an upscale shopping mall. Created flyers, logo, and menu while also handling payroll, marketing, accounting, hiring, ordering and inventory, and increased revenues by more than 100% while working there.
-Waitress, Restaurant La Palma
El Salvador, Central America, October 1997 – February 1998
Full service waitress for restaurant in El Salvador. Served big parties/receptions with no troubles. Serviced orders and worked the cash register. Set up tables, place settings, salad bar, served drink orders. Cleared tables, swept, mopped, washed dishes and sanitized surfaces for a healthy and safe environment
Education
-Bachelors of Graphic Design, Art Institute of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California, October 2003 – present
-English Studies, Yavapai Community College
Cottonwood, Arizona, February 2003 – May 2003
-Communications, Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado
El Salvador, Central America, November 2001 - December 2002
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