Alexander Jones
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
The Gala
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2024 - Current
- Creates and executes original artwork in various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art
- Displayed work in art exhibitions and showcases to gain exposure.
- Collaborated with gallery owners and curators to effectively prepare and present artwork for exhibitions and sales events
Gallery Guide
Museum of Illusion
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Explained optical illusions using clear, engaging Museum of Illusion language
- Guided guests through Museum of Illusion exhibits and interactive displays
- Directed visitor flow through galleries and experience areas
Concessions Manager
Sodexo Live!
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed concession stand operations for Sodexo Live! live event venues.
- Enhanced communication strategies to foster collaboration and streamline team productivity
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered food, beverage, and supplies.
- Coordinated cash handling, reconciliations, and end-of-shift reports.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of food, beverage, and supplies for operations.
- Managed cash handling processes, ensuring accurate reconciliations and timely end-of-shift reporting.
Manager
Whole Food Market
Salt Lake City
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by managing a skilled team effectively
- Oversaw daily store operations for Whole Foods Market sales floor, ensuring smooth functionality
- Directed store operations in alignment with Whole Foods Market standards
Head Host
Great Performances Catering
Manhattan, NY
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced guest experience by hosting and ensuring high service quality at Brooklyn Museum.
- Head Host at Dizzy's Jazz Bar, Lincoln Center, Manhattan.
- Coordinated seating assignments with event floor plans and guest lists.
Wilderness Therapy Guide
Elements
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Elements provides specialized outdoor therapeutic intervention for adolescent boys, young adults, and neurodivergent individuals.
- Completed outdoor therapy degree, enhancing ability to support youth
- Helping the kids learn outdoor skills as well as helping them find themselves
Visitor Experience Associate
Yerba Buena Center for Arts
San Francisco, California
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Guided tours for patrons at YBCA, effectively communicating artists' messages to enhance visitor engagement.
- Assisted patrons throughout YBCA. Guiding tours and communicating the artists' message to the group
- Provided detailed information to guests, addressing questions about programs, spaces, and schedules to ensure a positive visitor experience.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through attentive and friendly service, fostering a welcoming environment.
Education
Welding
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2026 - 11.2026
Associate Degree in Psychology -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
California College of Arts
San Francisco, California 11.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
- Product and service solutions
- Customer relations
- Strong teamwork
- Time management
- Professional demeanor
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Artistic
- Loyalty
Certification
- Food Handlers Permit
- Bartender License
- First Aid Certification
- Drivers License
- TIPS
Affiliations
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Welding
Timeline
Welding
Salt Lake Community College
08.2026 - 11.2026
Gallery Guide
Museum of Illusion
06.2025 - 07.2026
Artist
The Gala
11.2024 - Current
Manager
Whole Food Market
06.2024 - 11.2024
Concessions Manager
Sodexo Live!
07.2023 - 11.2024
Wilderness Therapy Guide
Elements
04.2022 - 06.2022
Head Host
Great Performances Catering
05.2021 - 11.2022
Associate Degree in Psychology -
Salt Lake Community College
08.2018 - 05.2019
Visitor Experience Associate
Yerba Buena Center for Arts
04.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
California College of Arts
11.2012 - 05.2016