Sess Gifford
Proffesional Summary
Accomplished Artist and Designer with a positive track record of overseeing creative endeavors while managing the integral aspects of a company. I am a young, extremely motivated woman devoted to the artistic culture of today. I apply my talents to positively impact the businesses I represent. I put great passion and effort into everything I do as I remain ambitious and seek to advance in my field.
Work Experience
Head Secretary/Project Coordinator
National Helping Hands
-Coordinating events which aim to promote National Helping Hands
-Maximize all proceeds received and properly place where needed
-Direct the placement of National Helping Hand bags and make sure each contains the proper utilities and food
-Managing clerical responsibilities by organizing and keeping log of all necessary documents
-Cultivate strong relations between other organizations and businesses
-Ensuring social content is up to date as soon as events have taken place
Secretary/Gallery Assistant
La Sierra Univesity Art + Design Department / Brandstater Gallery
-Managing clerical responsibilities by actively responding to emails, calls, and other walk-in clients
-Create social media content using the latest design programs/apps and managing our social media engagement
-Install artwork for upcoming exhibitions
-Meet and speak with artists about exhibiting their work and preparing documents to do so -Planning activities and events that engage our department
-Prepare for gallery exhibition openings by handling catering
-Ensure the area is presentable at all times for any events or tours
-Encourage a creative environment where fellow artist can participate and become involved
Freelance Photographer
Hier Photography
-Build strong client relations
-Be quick at thinking and resolving differing situations
-Plan and research best venue/area would best fit clients vision
-Design and create backdrops for photoshoots
-Using Adobe Lightroom, InDesign, and Photoshop create portraits/photo albums -Specialize in event and portrait photography
-Oversee editing quality and design layout for photo albums
-Connect with other brands and companies to ensure repeat clients
-Prepare images for publication by checking dimension and quality
Proffesional Summary
Accomplished Artist and Designer with a positive track record of overseeing creative endeavors while managing the integral aspects of a company. I am a young, extremely motivated woman devoted to the artistic culture of today. I apply my talents to positively impact the businesses I represent. I put great passion and effort into everything I do as I remain ambitious and seek to advance in my field.
Work Experience
Head Secretary/Project Coordinator
National Helping Hands
-Coordinating events which aim to promote National Helping Hands
-Maximize all proceeds received and properly place where needed
-Direct the placement of National Helping Hand bags and make sure each contains the proper utilities and food
-Managing clerical responsibilities by organizing and keeping log of all necessary documents
-Cultivate strong relations between other organizations and businesses
-Ensuring social content is up to date as soon as events have taken place
Secretary/Gallery Assistant
La Sierra Univesity Art + Design Department / Brandstater Gallery
-Managing clerical responsibilities by actively responding to emails, calls, and other walk-in clients
-Create social media content using the latest design programs/apps and managing our social media engagement
-Install artwork for upcoming exhibitions
-Meet and speak with artists about exhibiting their work and preparing documents to do so -Planning activities and events that engage our department
-Prepare for gallery exhibition openings by handling catering
-Ensure the area is presentable at all times for any events or tours
-Encourage a creative environment where fellow artist can participate and become involved
Freelance Photographer
Hier Photography
-Build strong client relations
-Be quick at thinking and resolving differing situations
-Plan and research best venue/area would best fit clients vision
-Design and create backdrops for photoshoots
-Using Adobe Lightroom, InDesign, and Photoshop create portraits/photo albums -Specialize in event and portrait photography
-Oversee editing quality and design layout for photo albums
-Connect with other brands and companies to ensure repeat clients
-Prepare images for publication by checking dimension and quality