ELENA MIA O'BRIEN
Lincolnville,ME
Summary
Postgraduate with expertise in customer engagement, demonstrating strong design comprehension and effective problem-solving skills. Proficient in various artistic mediums, including linoleum and woodblock printing. With a background in textile, digital and spacial design. Adaptable mindset supports a diverse skill set, with a focus on expanding professional experience in creative fields.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Cook/Wrangler
Allen's Diamond 4 Ranch
Lander, WY
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Planned and created menus accommodating guests' dietary needs and group size. Orchestrated food shopping and transportation into the backcountry. Cooked meals for up to 20 people.
Host
Juleps New Southern Cuisine
Richmond, VA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
- created seating charts for reservations and answered the phone.
DJ
WTUL Radio Station
New Orleans, LA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with co-DJs, hosted live on air, prepared and orchestrated sets
Summer Intern/Assistant
Formwork Architecture
Charlottesville, VA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Created an organization system for material library, researched outsourcing physical models, attended site visits, participated in consultation meetings, updated website
Sound Manager
Tulane Theatre & Dance
New Orleans, LA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided extremely prompt responses to cues from stage director
Server
Harvest Moon Catering
Charlottesville, VA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared décor, set up dining arrangements, served at large events
- Communicated with staff
- Attentiveness to customers to ensure a seamless experience
Host
The Fitzroy
Charlottesville, VA
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Engaged with customers as the first impression of the restaurant
- Impromptu problem solving and scheduling resolutions, maintained spatial organization and effectively communicated with coworkers and customers to allow for ideal dining experiences
Teller
UVA Credit Union
Charlottesville, VA
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Professionally handled large amounts of money, assisted and informed customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA12.2023
Art & Architecture
Temple University
Rome, Italy12.2022
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Adobe Illustrator
- InDesign
- Rhinoceros 7
- VRay
- 3ds Max
- Grasshopper
- QLab
Additional Studios
- Raku Pottery
- Art Foundations: Painting
- Artist Books, Zines & Independent Publishing
- Art Foundations: Printmaking
References
- Diamond 4 Ranch, IAN ZERBE, (307) 340-0958, ian@diamond4ranch.com
- Harvest Moon, MARK HAHN, (434) 466-9729, mark@hmcatering.com
- Julep's New Southern Cuisine, TY CATENEO, (804) 779-9776, julepsrichmond@gmail.com
Skills and Interests
- Silkscreen & Block Printing
- Knitting & Sewing (Machine & Hand)
- Diagramming & Patterns
- Textile & Jewelry Design
- Spatial Design & Visual Organization
- Architectural Finishes
- Landscape Architecture & Design
- Retrofitting Urban Spaces
- Baking & Pastry Arts
Timeline
Camp Cook/Wrangler
Allen's Diamond 4 Ranch
06.2024 - 10.2024
Host
Juleps New Southern Cuisine
10.2023 - 05.2024
Summer Intern/Assistant
Formwork Architecture
05.2022 - 09.2022
Sound Manager
Tulane Theatre & Dance
10.2021 - 12.2021
DJ
WTUL Radio Station
01.2021 - 06.2023
Server
Harvest Moon Catering
05.2020 - 08.2021
Host
The Fitzroy
04.2018 - 08.2019
Teller
UVA Credit Union
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Tulane University
Art & Architecture
Temple University
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