Esther Fuentes

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position in a company where I can maximize my customer-service and production experience as well as my artistic skill.


EXPERIENCE:
Production Assistant/Prop/Costume Maker 07/11 - Present
Pia Productions
• Design and create props for theatrical fashion shows
• Design and create costumes
• Assist with casting calls
• Assist with Models Rehearsals
• Fit, Dress and Style models
• Assist with the production of fashion shows for clients

Set Designer/Prop Maker/ Stylist 06/09 - Present
JFC Productions
• Create and arrange props in scenes for music videos
• Locate and purchase items needed for scenes
• Worked with Director to achieve vision for music videos
• Fit, Dress and Style extras and artists

Set Builder 10/10-12/10
Lyric Theatre Company, San Jose, CA--Left due to relocation, acceptance at SDSU
• Prepare set pieces for assembly
• Assist Set Designers in assembly of sets
• Prepare and paint sets
• Paint murals for scenes

Barista 11/06-12/10
Starbucks Corp. San Jose, CA
• Provided Customer Service
• Performed Point of Sale Operations
• Accounted for Cash Flow
• Execute Returns and Exchanges
• Realize General Maintenance
• Made Specialty Coffee Beverages

Barista 1/00 - 8/05
Albertsons, San Jose, CA
• Provided Customer Service
• Accounted for Cash Flow
• Performed Point of Sale Operations
• Provided Customer Service
• Execute Returns and Exchanges
• Realize General Maintenance
• Made Specialty Coffee Beverages

EDUCATION:
San Diego State University
Pursuing Degree in Applied Design with Emphasis in Furniture

San Jose State University 8/09 – 1/11
Studied Spatial Art

Evergreen Valley College
Received Associates of Arts in General Studies
Received Associates of Science in Design Emphasis

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Spanish Language Capacity Written & Oral
• Proficient in Windows PC, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Email, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, Social Networks and Dreamweaver.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and dependable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use phones, computers, fax machines, cash registers, copiers, and general office equipment.
• Excellent artistic ability

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Pia Samuels
Pia Productions
(619) 886-1489

Joel Camarena
JFC Productions
Director/Editor/Producer
(408) 646-8541

Brian Campbell
Starbucks Coffee Company
Supervisor
(408) 435-9621