Hi, I’m
Lyla Kirkpatrick
Los Angeles,CA
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.
Carl Jung
Summary
Creative and ambitious employee eager to apply extensive design, organizational, and time management skills in various environments. Excels in all situations requiring quick thinking, attention to detail, and reliable effort. Ability to handle pressure, fast deadlines, and a multitude of personalities. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand qualifications while facilitating company growth and morale.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
7SentLos Angeles, CA
Event Promoter
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Executed creative public relations strategies to effectively increase attendance for 7Sent events, having the highest revenues out of all other hired promoters.
- Answered event-related queries posed by existing and prospective customers.
- Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures.
Midnight LunchJackson, WY
Sales Associate
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Aided customers in finding personally-tuned merchandise, answered questions on both clothing and artwork, and offered advice.
- Engaged customers in personable, lively dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store products, services, and further information.
- Arranged boutique and window displays, curated gallery exhibitions, and hand-knotted a floral arch spanning the entirety of the storefront.
- Facilitated multiple in-store artists’ markets with live music, food, drinks, and entertainment.
New York City Sub ShopJackson, WY
Waitress & Hostess
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Greeted customers and engaged in friendly conversation with regulars, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Handled food meticulously and kept spaces spotless to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation requirements.
- Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
- Substituted as line cook or cashier when necessary, often taking initiative in tallying daily revenue and counting the till in order to allot each team member their earnings
The Window GuysJackson, WY
Window Washer
05.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Satisfied customers consistently by completing high-quality work every time.
- Washed windows manually and with high-pressure systems.
- Kept supplies organized and equipment well-maintained to stay ready for daily workloads.
- Utilized ladders, high-rise equipment and aerial lift platforms to clean tall buildings.
- Checked work of less-experienced team members and corrected flaws.
- Operated and stocked company vehicles with supplies.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
Logical LandscapingJackson, WY
Landscaper
05.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Recorded services rendered, materials used and charges assessed on specified forms.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
Cape Eleuthera InstituteEleuthera, The Bahamas
Research Intern
08.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Carried out experiments under supervision, developing skills and technique to operate independently.
- Performed statistical analysis on data and results, identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques.
- Recorded and sorted analytic data to identify important trends.
- Designed survey instruments and questionnaires to obtain desired research data.
- Checked electronic data capturing systems for integrity and compliance.
- Prepared special instruments and monitoring devices used to record test results.
Jackson Hole Book TraderJackson, WY
Bookstore Clerk
05.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Shared knowledge about books with customers to influence purchases.
- Listened to customer interests and needs and matched with suitable books and related products.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Maintained knowledge of current and bestselling books and upcoming publications to fulfill customer requests.
Education
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Master of Arts from Writing
05.2025
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing & Literature
05.2024
Université Des AntillesMartinique, French Antilles
Certificate of Completion - UASAP French Program from French Language And Literature
06.2023
Jackson Hole High SchoolJackson, WY
High School Diploma
05.2020
The Island SchoolEleuthera, The Bahamas
4.0 Semester from Marine Sciences And Technical/Field Research
01.2019
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Highly Attuned to Industry Trends
- Detail-Oriented
- Traditional Fine Art Skills
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Originality and Creativity
- Visual Product Development
- Superb Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Deadline Driven
- Conversational skills in English, Spanish, French
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Social Media Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Art showcased in The National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Art of Love Auction, Annual WhoDunnit Competition, and the Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
- Art sales have led my pieces into the homes of renowned collectors such as Doug & Jill Schatz and Lynn & Foster Friess
- 20+ people with my art permanently tattooed on their bodies
- Album cover designs for emerging musicians such as rap artist ActionDoxx and indie artist Grey Dugan
Certification
- French Study Program, Université des Antilles - 2023
- Certified Rescue Diver, PADI - 2019
- Emergency First Responder Training - 2019
References
- Carli Lyon, Arrange, Project Manager
- Abigail Greene, Midnight Lunch, Owner
- Susie Temple, Jackson Hole Book Trader, Owner
- Andy Maurice & Jason Tattersall, The Window Guys, Owners
Availability
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Event Promoter
7Sent
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Midnight Lunch
05.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress & Hostess
New York City Sub Shop
05.2022 - 08.2022
Window Washer
The Window Guys
05.2021 - 09.2021
Landscaper
Logical Landscaping
05.2020 - 09.2020
Research Intern
Cape Eleuthera Institute
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bookstore Clerk
Jackson Hole Book Trader
05.2017 - 01.2019
University of Southern California
Master of Arts from Writing
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing & Literature
Université Des Antilles
Certificate of Completion - UASAP French Program from French Language And Literature
Jackson Hole High School
High School Diploma
The Island School
4.0 Semester from Marine Sciences And Technical/Field Research
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