Head of the Produce Department

Posted on: 2009-02-16

Kimberly Thompson 585-319-8877 [email protected] Education Bachelor of Fine Arts, Spring 2008 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 2008-January 2009 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 2003- Spring 2008 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 2007 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 2006-2007 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 500 Race in 2007. Team Member, Teavana, Boston www.teavana.com 2006-2007 As a team member, I had to know extensive history of over 200 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 2003- May 2006 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 2006 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 2005 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 2002-2005 In the summer of 2002, 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 2006- “Pneumatic Organic” Group Sculpture Installation in the Project Space Gallery at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Fall 2005-Spring 2006- “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