Head of the Produce Department Resume
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Resume:
Kimberly Thompson
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Spring
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston
in affiliation with Tufts University
Skilled in: Photography and video in digital and analog technologies, filmmaking, printmaking, bookmaking, painting and sculpture.
Professional Experience
Produce Department, Lori’s Natural Foods, Rochester, NY
www.lorisnatural.com
August -January
Being in charge of an entire department in this large organic and natural food center helped me learn the value of organization, budgeting and managing myself and other employees. I was able to help re-energize the department and set high standards for leadership and quality.
Shop Assistant, Castleton Village Store, Castleton, VT
www.castletonvillagestore.com
Summer - Spring
Working at the Village Store includes tasks for a variety of the owners’ businesses, and encompasses many responsibilities including inventory, opening and closing procedures, customer service, knowledge of the extensive wine collection, collecting rents, and more.
Staff Member, Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, VT
www.chaffeeartcenter.org
Fall
Working in this historic gallery was an excellent way for me to converse with other artists and gain experience handling art and artists on a professional level. I was a weekend employee where I opened and closed the building, maintained gallery settings, received art work for exhibitions, updated the gallery database and gave tours of the facility.
Sewing Consultant, Alt Terrain, Boston
www.altterrain.com
Winter -
Troubleshooting problems while constructing the Mobile Video Cube prototype were just the beginning of this project. Without stamina and complete dedication this would have never been made in time to meet our deadline. This prototype later debuted at the Indianapolis Race in .
Team Member, Teavana, Boston
www.teavana.com
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As a team member, I had to know extensive history of over fine teas and tea ware from around the world. Customer service skills, internet order fulfillment, and time management were integral to working in this high volume store.
Librarian Consultant, The W. Van Alan Clark Jr. Library of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
www.smfa.edu
Fall - May
Working as a librarian, I was responsible for researching new materials, ordering, maintaining and highlighting the collection as well as preparing reserved materials for all classes at the SMFA.
Apprentice Painter, Catchlight, Inc., Brookline, MA
www.catchlightpainting.com
Summer
For this job attention to detail, cleanliness and perfection in painting were of utmost importance. Working closely with a professional painter taught me a lot about the energy and skill needed to compete in this market.
Book Associate, Commonwealth Books, Boston
www.commonwealthbooks.com
Duties consisted of researching and repairing antique books, rare books and first edition books. I learned a lot about fine books, conservation and business working at the shop. Opening and closing procedures, organization and shipping orders were a daily responsibility.
Photographic Model, Hover Productions, New York, NY
www.hoverproductions.com
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In the summer of , I was a stand-in for contemporary photographer Gregory Crewdson. I have since modeled for him in four photographs, the latest being part of Beneath the Roses, which has been shown across the country and Europe.
Exhibitions
Spring - “Pneumatic Organic” Group Sculpture Installation in the Project Space Gallery at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Fall -Spring - “Books, Umbrellas, Lamps, Desk and a Chair,”
commissioned installation/tribute to contemporary artist Jessica Stockholder at The W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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