Tyra Davis Jenkins
Chicago
Summary
A committed artist based in Chicago, bringing forth valuable cross industry knowledge along with a deep passion for image-making and project curation. Analytical and organized with a track record of effectively multi-tasking and collaborative team oriented work. Experienced in gallery, archival, culinary settings and highly capable of adapting to any role or high pressure operation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line/Prep Cook
Lao Peng You/ Skylark
Chicago
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Entrusted to prepare dishes in an efficient manner with an expert eye, all while abiding closely to all proper food handling protocol.
- Additionally tasked with keeping an orderly kitchen as well as communicating effectively with FOH staff.
Shift Manager
Foxtrot
Chicago
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Tasked with managing and delegating staff as deemed necessary and expedient for our given daily operations.
- Including but not limited to organizing delivery items and invoices, properly stocking and taking inventory of merchandise, and securely closing my store location.
Archivist
Chicago Film Archives
Chicago
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for meticulously organizing film collections, providing concise summaries for catalog entries, generating metadata for both the database and general website, as well as becoming familiar in library methods of research and preservation, utilizing tools such as Collective Access regularly for cataloging assignments.
Gallery Intern
Richard Norton Art Gallery
Chicago
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Entrusted to professionally photograph and archive artworks for both showcasing and inventory purposes.
- In addition to daily secretarial tasks, responsibilities included communicating with clients on behalf of the gallery to build lasting and amicable relationships.
Education
Arts of Life
02.2025
Chicago Filmmakers Association
01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema + Science
Columbia College Chicago
05.2019
Skills
- Group Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Development & Execution
- Adaptability & Risk Management
- Hospitality & Fundraising Outreach
Projects
Messy Lola as Production Assistant
Chicago Med & Double Blind as Stand-In, Extra
Less Ugly as Camera Operator, Director
Timeline
Line/Prep Cook
Lao Peng You/ Skylark
10.2022 - 11.2025
Archivist
Chicago Film Archives
05.2020 - 09.2021
Shift Manager
Foxtrot
04.2020 - 03.2023
Gallery Intern
Richard Norton Art Gallery
06.2018 - 09.2018
Arts of Life
Chicago Filmmakers Association
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema + Science
Columbia College Chicago