Jess Yates
Eugene,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background and strong interpersonal skills, dedicated to supporting international students at the University of Oregon. Committed to facilitating academic success and enriching experiences while guiding students through earning degrees in their chosen fields. Passionate about fostering a welcoming environment that encourages cultural exchange and personal growth. Proven ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring a smooth transition into university life.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Instant Replay Technician
Big-10 Athletic Conference
01.2005 - Current
- Working as a technical liaison between field referees, instant replay referees, and the TV production truck.
User Support Technician
University of Oregon
02.2006 - 09.2025
- Installing and maintaining classroom technology, Crestron systems
- Working with multiple database systems to keep track and maintain a working schedule of all classes and events within the law school
- Multi tasking, problem solving and customer services all within in a fast pace environment.
- Assisting student organizations by utilizing creative problem solving and organizational management to assure technological needs are met for multiple events throughout the year.
- Performing educational workshops to teach faculty and students the proper operation of classroom and library technologies.
Research Associate
Chinavine.org
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Assisting the Chinavine research team abroad and at home in gathering, compiling and distributing Chinese cultural heritage and folkways information.
- Providing technical expertise, creative direction, and production of media content for the educational web site chinavine.org.
Owner/Operator
Wrap and Roll
05.2003 - 07.2008
- Development of a business plan including marketing, promotions and public relations.
- Managing financial operations i.e. budgeting, purchasing and payroll.
- Training and supervising employees i.e. understanding labor laws, implementing safety regulations and performing human resource duties.
- Cooking in a fast pace environment
Area Coordinator
Hynix Semi Conductor
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed a team of manufacturing technicians' to provide the most efficient use of time to accomplish the daily tasks at hand.
- Followed written and verbal instructions to complete on work on highly specific and very technical job functions.
Web Page Manager
University of Oregon Arts and Administration Dept.
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Content development and implementation of new technology to the existing web site.
- Researched and purchased new equipment and software for the department.
- Worked closely with faculty and staff to assist with technical needs of the department.
Video Coordinator Assistant
University of Oregon Athletic Dept.
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Managed numerous college interns i.e. teaching them proper use of all computer and video equipment, scheduling, delegation of workload, and overlooking payroll.
- Worked closely with the supervisory staff to assist in any technical needs while assisting in the planning of the daily production schedule.
- Researched and purchased state of the art video equipment including cameras, lenses, non-linear editing equipment, sound boards, lighting equipment, computer software, video projection units, travel cases, as well as working with dealers to purchase bulk AV materials.
- Produced educational and commercial video projects, which included using state of the art non-linear editing equipment, DVD video cameras and some lighting set-ups.
Video Coordinator
Utah State University Athletic Dept.
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Worked closely with the supervisory staff to assist in any technical needs as well as assisting the planning of the daily production schedule.
- In charge of entire budget for video department which included equipment purchases, salary and stipend and research and development.
- Managed numerous college interns i.e. teaching them proper use of all computer and video equipment, scheduling, delegation of workload, and overlooking payroll.
- Basic repair and up keep of all video and audio equipment.
- Extensive archiving of all educational video material.
Resident Assistant
Utah State University Housing Dept.
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Established a community setting where all individuals could feel respected and safe.
- Honed skills in marketing and promotions while creating educational and entertaining forums that provided knowledge to a large and diverse student population.
- Utilized people skills while managing with the trials and tribulations of the microcosm that is campus life.
Education
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification -
TEFL International
M.S. - Arts Administration with emphasis on Event Management & Community Arts
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism / Public Relations
Utah State University
Logan, UT06-1991
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Utah State University
Logan, UT06-1991
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Decreased overtime hours of [Number] groups by offering innovative ideas to run and prioritize workloads.
- Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
- Controlled a [Number] lot operation by leading a team of [Number] technicians to set up, operating and complete the production of [Name of Product].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Community Service
- W.O.W. Hall, a non-profit organization in Eugene, Eugene, 2000, Present, Volunteering at the W.O.W. Hall
- Eugene Public Library, Eugene, 2005, Present, Volunteering at the Eugene Public Library
Timeline
Research Associate
Chinavine.org
03.2007 - 03.2012
User Support Technician
University of Oregon
02.2006 - 09.2025
Instant Replay Technician
Big-10 Athletic Conference
01.2005 - Current
Owner/Operator
Wrap and Roll
05.2003 - 07.2008
Area Coordinator
Hynix Semi Conductor
01.2002 - 01.2006
Web Page Manager
University of Oregon Arts and Administration Dept.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Video Coordinator Assistant
University of Oregon Athletic Dept.
01.1994 - 01.2000
Video Coordinator
Utah State University Athletic Dept.
01.1990 - 01.1994
Resident Assistant
Utah State University Housing Dept.
01.1987 - 01.1990
M.S. - Arts Administration with emphasis on Event Management & Community Arts
University of Oregon
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification -
TEFL International
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism / Public Relations
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Utah State University
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