Michelle Beard
148 CR 1141 (479) 981-0687
Eureka Springs, AR 72632 mbchellebell@gmail.com
PROFILE
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Committee Member, AIDs Outreach Center Benefit Concert, TCU Fort Worth, TX 2011-2013
Patron Service Associate, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth, TX 2012
Office Staff, TCU Housing at Grandmarc Apartments, Fort Worth TX Spring 2011
Full-time Waitress, Forrest Hill Restaurant, Eureka Springs, AR Summer 2011
Pharmacy Technician, Eureka Springs Hospital, Eureka Springs, AR Summer 2008
Food Service, Sparky’s Road House Café, Eureka Springs AR 2006-2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX graduation: May 2013
Major: Modern Dance, Minor: Arts Administration, Magnum Cum Laude, Faculty Scholarship, Dean’s List
- Self motivated employee with strong skills in customer service, sales, promotion, and organizing events and people.
- A BFA graduate from TCU with strong skills in critical thinking and adapting to change.
- Experience working as part of a team while taking individual responsibility.
- Strong oral and written communication skills developed from promoting school events.
- Skillful at providing customers with practical assistance and information.
- Enjoy using creativity and resourcefulness to identify abilities to help others.
- Value service to others and the community and treats all with respect and courtesy.
- Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickTime, Internet Research (Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer), Virtual Light Lab, iTunes, and Garage Band
- Language skills: English and basic Spanish.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Committee Member, AIDs Outreach Center Benefit Concert, TCU Fort Worth, TX 2011-2013
- Conducted outreach and publicity efforts to promote fundraising benefit concert.
- Contacted local businesses, schools and not-for-profits to publicize concert.
- Coordinated volunteers, ushers, performers and staff at event site.
Patron Service Associate, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth, TX 2012
- Worked in the Ticketing Department under the Box Office Manager
- Sales position in which I spent most of my time on the phone soliciting for ticket sales, working the box office at performance venues, as well as general office duties.
- Maintained a positive and upbeat attitude while contacting patrons to sell TBT performances and subscriptions
- Supported day to day ticket sales while maintaining high levels of customer service
Office Staff, TCU Housing at Grandmarc Apartments, Fort Worth TX Spring 2011
- Offered assistance to TCU residents and managed emergency situations
- Performed reception duties, organized schedules, and acted as helpful presence to residents and visitors
Full-time Waitress, Forrest Hill Restaurant, Eureka Springs, AR Summer 2011
- Full-time waitress, hostess, food runner, gift shop operator, and cashier
- Worked with restaurant computer system to place orders and process payments
- Handled multiple customers’ needs in a busy and fast pace environment
Pharmacy Technician, Eureka Springs Hospital, Eureka Springs, AR Summer 2008
- Assisted in departmental management, organizational, and clerical tasks.
- Placed in a serious work environment that deals with the life and health of other people and as a result was held accountable for all work as it reflected the hospital’s reputation.
- Given the responsibility of opening and closing the pharmacy where all drugs to the hospital, including the controlled substances, are held.
Food Service, Sparky’s Road House Café, Eureka Springs AR 2006-2008
- Expedite food service, customer service, cashier, and hosting.
- Received driving permit at age 15 to drive myself to work after school.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX graduation: May 2013
Major: Modern Dance, Minor: Arts Administration, Magnum Cum Laude, Faculty Scholarship, Dean’s List