Jeffrey Thompson
Summary
A freelance artist and student committed to the study and understanding of visual culture. My varied experience in administration and current role as a full-time student, in pursuit of a degree in art history, have refined a devotion to collaborative and communicative strategies for desired results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Bronxworks
New York, NY
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Held responsible for the budgeting program’s expenses throughout the fiscal year. Handled payment authorization, including preparation and submission to the fiscal department, through the Nexonia platform.
- One of two liaisons with the IT, Fiscal, and HR departments to ensure the daily needs of the office were met.
- Reported directly to the executive assistant, the assistant director, and the program director.
- Provided general clerical support to all office staff.
- Maintained inventory for all items purchased, transferred, and damaged.
- Troubleshoots issues with purchases, vendors, and deliveries.
- Co-organized and managed program staff events, with close attention to cost control.
- Organized interview appointments with applicants, assisting with the preparation of interview questions.
- Solely held responsible for integrating new staff into the program.
- Performed additional duties provided by supervisor(s).
Press Office Intern
Vivienne Westwood
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in managing the Vivienne Westwood sample requests for North America. Coordinated trafficking of samples to support targeted press
- Worked closely with the director to ensure guidance in sample traffic.
- Developed relationships with fashion assistants, stylists, and freelancers with the intention of maximizing credit opportunities.
- Worked on facilitating sample shares with the brand’s head office overseas.
- Routinely updated collections and samples were reported into the fashion GPS system.
- Monitored and released press coverage to the brand’s head office.
- Held responsible for ordering office supplies.
- Assisted in the supervision of the brand's press office archive.
Sales Representative, Assistant, Intern
The One Showroom
Los Angeles , CA
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Participated in showroom hospitality to ensure client satisfaction.
- Assisted in processing orders, quotations, and reserves.
- Pulled sample requests, and maintained the sample library.
- Performed routine showroom appearance maintenance.
- Routinely corresponded with new and established clients (buyers, stylists, and freelancers).
- Maintained the client database and processed orders using Microsoft Dynamics AX software.
- Assisted with other duties assigned by the Showroom Manager and/or Director.
- Assisted in all showroom events, some after business hours, such as the ENK trade show.
Key Holder
Fred Segal
Los Angeles , CA
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Carried keys and alarm codes to procedurally open and close the boutique.
- Independently oversaw cleaning, maintenance, and stock.
- Independently welcomed and assisted clients with their requests.
- Collaborated with the store manager to organize marketing and promotional strategies.
- Managed the balance of point-of-sale drawers and the safe.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Queens College
New York, New York 12-2027
Skills
- Collaborative effectiveness
- Client relationship management
- Cultural awareness
- Task delegation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Visual analysis
Affiliations
- Independently studies the saxophone with anticipation to record original compositions.
- Regular patron of Roulette Jazz and The Modern Museum of Art.
- Previous visitor services representative and volunteer for the Portland Art Museum.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Bronxworks
04.2021 - 04.2023
Press Office Intern
Vivienne Westwood
09.2015 - 12.2015
Key Holder
Fred Segal
11.2013 - 06.2014
Sales Representative, Assistant, Intern
The One Showroom
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Queens College