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andrea j. bernard
Seattle-based multidisciplinary artist, designer, and maker
objectives
To find flexible, sustainable employment in design, the non-profit sector, and/or related fields.
To find sustainable employment as a resident building manager of a historical and/or vintage apartment complex.
In addition, I'm accepting commissions for a wide range of bespoke goods & services.
digital skills and qualifications
- Adobe Illustrator CS3
- Adobe Photoshop CS3
- CSS, XHTML, HTML
- Microsoft Office
- Logo and branding work
- Graphic design
analog skills and qualifications
- Drawing and hand rendering
- Interior decorating and re-design
- Gardening and landscape design
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French language -
- speaking: advanced
- reading & writing: intermediate
- Hand & machine sewing
work experience
Freelance Multimedia Designer
@ autumnthing.com
Seattle, WA | June 2008—Present
Logo design and branding strategies; Elemental web design and site maintenance; Vector-based technical illustrations & infographics; Bespoke garments, papercraft, and objets d'art; Graphic design for printed media & collateral
Maintenance Contractor
@ The Pioneer Building
Seattle, WA | October 2011—March 2012
Touching-up, priming, & painting suites for rental turnover; Storeroom cleaning, inventory & organization; CFL and fluorescent light replacement; Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, & cleaning surfaces; Refuse and recycling handling; Key cutting; Wood staining; Mudding; Demo and assorted repairs
Administrative Assistant & Graphic Designer
@ Causey's Learning Center
Seattle, WA | October 2010—Aug 2011
Logo design, web design, and site maintenance; Multimedia graphic design of signs, postcards, brochures, flyers, forms, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and ID badges; Taking, editing, and re-touching photos for stock photo pool; Copy-writing and editing for website, parent handbook, etc.; Interior re-design and installation; Visitor reception and phonecall intake
Household Assistant
for Fay [private homeowner]
Redmond, WA | October 2009—November 2011
Landscape maintenance - lawncare, weeding, pruning, & transplanting; Interior re-design and installation; Home organization, cleaning, and repair; Curating memorabilia; Mending and other assorted tasks
Fabrication and Design Artisan
@ LiveEdgeOnline.com
Seattle, WA | October 2009—May 2010
Social marketing strategies; Light web design and site maintenance; Product research and development; Constructing one of a kind live edge wooden art lamps that satisfy UL requirements; Proficiency in carpentry hand and power tools; Observation of general workshop safety practices
Kitchen Staff
@ Queen Mary Tea Room
Seattle, WA | May—September 2009
Preparing and assembling entrée sides, cold dishes, and elaborate afternoon tea trays; Safe foodhandling practices; General kitchen maintenance & inventory
Nanny
for Heidi & Gabriel: Rhone + Jezebel (3 yrs & 18 mos)
Seattle WA | Winter 2009
Daytime care, including meals, naps, and diapering; Orchestrating and supervising activities
Nanny
for Amy & Eli: Solomon (6 mos)
Seattle WA | June—December 2008
Part-time daytime care, including meals, naps, and diapering; Proper handling and preparation of expressed breastmilk; Orchestrating and supervising outings and activities
Nanny
for Mindy: Thomas (2 yrs)
Bellevue WA | September—December 2007
Full-time daytime care, including meals, naps, and diapering; Orchestrating and supervising toddler outings and activities
Teaching Assistant
for Art for Kids School
Seattle Eastside | January—June 2007
Practicing good stewardship of company tools and supplies; Teaching prepared art lesson plans to groups of 10-15 elementary students after school; Attendance records, tuition collection, and correspondence with parents; Monitoring students' artistic work and development; Fostering classroom discipline and learning
Kitchen Staff
@ Queen Mary Tea Room
Seattle, WA | November 2004—June 2005
Preparing and assembling entrée sides, cold dishes, and elaborate afternoon tea trays; Safe foodhandling practices; General kitchen maintenance & inventory
Work-study Assistant
@ DePauw Visual Resource Center
Greencastle, IN | August 2000—May 2004
Assembly and repair of 35mm slides; Regular and systematic maintenance of collection; Directing students, faculty, and staff to proper VRC procedures; Scanning, cropping, and color-correcting images in Adobe Photoshop; Entering images and corresponding data into digital database; Publishing professors' online galleries
Associate
@ Express Personnel [temp service]
McAllen, TX & College Station, TX | June 2001—August 2003
Adaptation to a variety of assignments which included any of the following: Inventory and maintenance of in-house stock; Accounts payable handling; Clerical remediation and maintenance; Receptionist duties; Preparation of promotional materials; Data entry in a variety of formats, including MS Excel spreadsheets; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Associate
@ JoAnn Fabric and Crafts
McAllen, TX | June—August 2000
Cashier duties; Customer service; Consultation for arts and crafts projects; Cutting fabric for customers; Stocking shelves with store merchandise; Preparation of stock for inventory; Light cleaning duties
education
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Art of Cooking Certificate Program
The Art Institute of Seattle | Seattle WA
August 2004—January 2005 -
BA in Studio Art (Painting) with a minor in French
DePauw University, Asbury College of Liberal Arts | Greencastle IN
August 2000—May 2004 -
UGA Studies Abroad Cortona
University of Georgia at Athens, Lamar Dodd School of Art | Cortona AR, Italy
Fall 2002 -
High School Diploma
Edinburg North High School | Edinburg TX
August 1996—June 2000
certifications
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Infant and Child CPR & First Aid
Seattle Red Cross | Seattle WA
May 2008 -
WA Food Handlers License
Art Institute of Seattle | Seattle WA
July 2004 -
WA Drivers License
current
If you are a prospective client and would like to consult my references, please do not hesitate to contact me.