Victoria Nelson
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6070
6070
years of post-secondary education
Work History
APSA Building Operations
Griffith Observatory
03.2021 - Current
- Work face to face with the public and complete the tasks associated with the everyday operation of the building
- Help run the planetarium shows and ensure they start on time
- Answer patron questions and help guide them around the building
Intern, Textile Collections and Curation
Smithsonian
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Took part in the care, collection, and management of historic textiles and costume.
- Dealt with historic objects handling, cataloguing, inventorying, dating and rehousing, along with assisting with researcher inquiries and visits.
- Also assisted with textile conservation, specifically creating padded hangers and inserts for the costumes, and transcribing hundreds of the museum’s object files onto the web.
- National Museum of American History
Cashier/Skincare Consultant
Sephora
Huntington
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Dealt with customer service and helping customers find products that work best for their skin concerns.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently.
Assistant Store Manager
Rue21
Hicksville
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining visual merchandising standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on customer service best practices and store procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure inventory levels met company requirements.
Third Key
Claire’s
Hicksville
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associates Degree - Business
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYAssociates Degree - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
Bachelors - History
California State University, Northridge
Skills
- Able to pick up new skills quickly
- Proficient in the use of museum catalog databases, such as Mimsy XG
- Historic objects handling
Timeline
Intern, Textile Collections and Curation
Smithsonian
01.2025 - 05.2025
APSA Building Operations
Griffith Observatory
03.2021 - Current
Cashier/Skincare Consultant
Sephora
05.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Rue21
10.2015 - 05.2018
Third Key
Claire’s
10.2014 - 10.2015
Associates Degree - Business
Suffolk County Community College
Associates Degree - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
Bachelors - History
California State University, Northridge