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Amy McKenzie Watts

Stayton,OR

Summary

I own and operate a freelance contractor business where I work as a web & graphic designer, online marketing specialist, and also as a part-time transcriptionist for 3Play Media. In the past, I've worked in film production management and various fields such as editing, post-production, animation, directing, and casting. I currently teach branding, online sales marketing, automated email sequencing, and social media strategies to others, and I build sales funnels for my own art and business ventures. Although I graduated with a science degree in 1997, I also took courses in psychology, photography, and screen-writing, and transitioned to a career in visual art and media after briefly teaching 6th grade science in 2000. My career has evolved through training and internships, through customer service and design management jobs, and balancing work with family life, which I now cherish as my best job ever. My love of arts and family has now led me back to teaching, where I'd like to further my experiences and help add to my community.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Operator

Chaotic Studio
Stayton, Oregon
2006 - Current
  • Freelance contractor business specializing in web & graphic design, online marketing, and transcription.

Caregiver

Cliff McKenzie
Portland, Oregon
2013 - 2014
  • Full-time caregiver for father with ALS.

Hostess/Greeter

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Honolulu, Hawai'i
2011 - 2012
  • Managed reservations and greeted guests.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Honolulu, Hawai'i
2011 - 2012
  • Provided customer support and maintained sales.

Waitress

Chili's Grill and Bar
Honolulu, Hawai'i
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Provided customer service and dining experiences.

Executive Assistant

Freeze Frame Entertainment
Los Angeles, California
03.2010 - 11.2010
  • Assisted with administrative tasks.

Coordinator: Director's Workshop for Women

American Film Institute
Los Angeles, California
05.2009 - 07.2009
  • Coordinated workshops for women in film directing.

Slideshow Editor & Ticket Booth Operator

iO West Improv Theatre and Training Center
2006 - 2009
  • Internship involving slideshow editing and ticket booth operations.

Waitress

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion
Los Angeles, California
2005 - 2006
  • Provided customer service in a restaurant setting.

Clothing Design & Production Manager

Gypsy Clothing
Los Angeles, California
2000 - 2003
  • Managed clothing design and production.

Instructor

Camp Highland Outdoor Science School
Cherry Valley, California
1999 - 2000
  • Instructed outdoor science classes.

Customer Service Specialist

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Dallas, Texas
1998 - 1999
  • Provided customer service and sales support.

Education

Improv Acting, Musical Improv, Scriptwriting

Second City Conservatory
Los Angeles
01-2003

Bachelor of Science - Geology

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
01-1997

Studied Geology, Psychology, & Photography

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL, WordPress
  • FTP, CPanel, Email configuration
  • Website migration, E-commerce support
  • Email automation, Copy-writing
  • Computer updating and repair
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier
  • FileMaker Pro, QuickBooks Pro
  • Photo, Video, Audio equipment
  • Languages: Japanese, French

Honors & Activities

  • Certified Silver Sneakers Coach 2024
  • Stayton Arts Commission - since 2024
  • Stayton Planning Commission - since 2022
  • Parent/Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) 2019
  • Member of Sublimity Church of Christ - since 2018
  • Go Diaper Free Certified Coach 2017
  • PHP/MySQL Certifications 2015-2016
  • Chair of Westlake Neighborhood Council 2005-2010
  • Recipient of President's Volunteer Service Award 2008
  • Photography published in the New York Times 2005 and Archaeology Magazine 2007
  • Co-Founder Belmont Art Park United 2004-2006
  • Project WET (Water Education Today) Certified 2000
  • Aggie Buddies - College Service Organization 1994-1996
  • Alpha Phi Omega - National Service Fraternity 1992-1995

Timeline

Waitress

Chili's Grill and Bar
01.2012 - 10.2012

Executive Assistant

Freeze Frame Entertainment
03.2010 - 11.2010

Coordinator: Director's Workshop for Women

American Film Institute
05.2009 - 07.2009

Owner, Operator

Chaotic Studio
2006 - Current

Caregiver

Cliff McKenzie
2013 - 2014

Hostess/Greeter

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
2011 - 2012

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
2011 - 2012

Slideshow Editor & Ticket Booth Operator

iO West Improv Theatre and Training Center
2006 - 2009

Waitress

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion
2005 - 2006

Clothing Design & Production Manager

Gypsy Clothing
2000 - 2003

Instructor

Camp Highland Outdoor Science School
1999 - 2000

Customer Service Specialist

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1998 - 1999

Improv Acting, Musical Improv, Scriptwriting

Second City Conservatory

Bachelor of Science - Geology

The University of Texas At Dallas

Studied Geology, Psychology, & Photography

Texas A&M University
Amy McKenzie Watts