Melina A. Ramirez
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Santa Clara University graduate in Studio Art and practicing artist seeking further development in art administrative skills and career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Associate and Dispatcher/Admin Assistant
Service Corporation International
San Jose, CA
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Conducted services for grieving families and coordinated staff scheduling with various funeral homes.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
Painting Instructor
Koko Care
Palo Alto, CA
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Facilitated group art classes for seniors on Zoom.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members and students and strived to enhance student learning.
Substitute Teacher/Art Instructor
Luther Burbank School
Santa Clara, CA
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Guided students to promote art studies and support student success and achievement.
- Assisted students in finding inspiration for art through emotion, other media and history.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes.
Administrative Assistant
ASUS Computer International
Fremont, CA
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Scheduled office meetings for staff teams.
- Utilized Salesforce software platform to support office operations.
Programs Assistant
MACLA/Movimiento De Cultura Y Arte Latino American
San Jose, CA
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted in the installation of art for exhibitions.
- Coordinated contracts with artists and performers.
- Assisted in facilitating South First Fridays.
- While monitoring gallery during open hours, welcomed guests into the gallery and provided information regarding the current exhibition if they requested it
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Religious Studies
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience using Salesforce
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Supportive of Coworkers, Including Provision of Training to Others When Applicable
- Good Writing Ability
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Exhibit Preparation Experience
- Creative Direction Abilities
- Special Projects
- Special Events
- Knowledge of Contemporary Latino Art
Timeline
Painting Instructor
Koko Care
03.2020 - 04.2021
Funeral Associate and Dispatcher/Admin Assistant
Service Corporation International
06.2017 - 03.2022
Substitute Teacher/Art Instructor
Luther Burbank School
08.2015 - 07.2017
Administrative Assistant
ASUS Computer International
09.2014 - 10.2015
Programs Assistant
MACLA/Movimiento De Cultura Y Arte Latino American
09.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Religious Studies
Santa Clara University