Visual Artist & Multimedia Consultant
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Multimedia Specialist & Teaching Artist at Spoke the Hub
- Sales Associate at Red White & Bubbly
- Teaching Artist at Woodhull Medical Center
- Multimedia Consultant at Ingrid M. Alvarez
- Visual Artist at ingr!d™
- Past
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- Temporary Associate at The Supporting Cast
- Administrative Assistant at Brooklyn Properties
- Spa Coordinator at Ohm Spa
- Instructor / Event Producer at The Forum Center
- Executive Assistant / Creative Marketing Director at RE/MAX Mutual Realty
- Employee Resources Center Assistant at Amazon.com
- Sales Associate at Seattle Art Museum
- Executive / Marketing Assistant at Faerland Terrace
- Ambassador / Elevator Operator at Space Needle
- Education
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- University of Washington
- University of Washington Extension Program
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Ingrid M. Alvarez’s Summary
Multimedia Consultant and Teaching Artist focused on educating clients on how to promote business by enhancing their social media presence, both online and offline. Enthusiastic project manager focused on providing and implementing efficient systems and targeted strategies with needs-based solutions. Visual artist and graphic/web/blog designer with interests in education, health care, environmental awareness and visual/performing arts.
Ingrid M. Alvarez’s Specialties:
Project management, account management, Internet marketing, public relations, multimedia publishing, design, writing, event planning, administration, promotions, fund raising, painting, drawing, dancing, teaching
Ingrid M. Alvarez’s Experience
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Multimedia Specialist & Teaching Artist
Spoke the Hub
(Performing Arts industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
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Sales Associate
Red White & Bubbly
(Wine and Spirits industry)
March 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Teaching Artist
Woodhull Medical Center
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
March 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Multimedia Consultant
Ingrid M. Alvarez
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2005 — Present (4 years)
Perform contract work for individuals and businesses. Manage client communication via email, phone and by appointment. Act as project manager, designer and coach focused on meeting client’s goals by identifying and implementing needs-based solutions. Educate clients on self-promotion with multimedia publishing. Provide personal assistance, account management and streamlined systems. Research, organize, prioritize and document task results, progress and alternatives.
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Visual Artist
ingr!d™
(Fine Art industry)
September 2001 — Present (7 years 11 months)
Multifaceted visual artist with experience in exhibitions and sales in Seattle and New York. Mediums include painting (oil, acrylic and watercolor), drawing, printmaking and collage. Interest in kid's art tutoring and art education.
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Temporary Associate
The Supporting Cast
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
August 2008 — February 2009 (7 months)
Most recently completed a short-term assignment with Innovative Philanthropy, a non-profit organization based in Manhattan. Duties performed include updating the donor database, organizing spreadsheets for fundraiser volunteers, hand addressing donor invitations and preparing auction materials for the fundraiser. Currently available for full-time temporary or permanent assignments as an Executive Administrative Assistant.
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Administrative Assistant
Brooklyn Properties
(Real Estate industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Supported Principal Broker/Owners with team of Admins to serve the needs of real estate agents. Acted as receptionist, greeter, liaison, and agent relations coordinator, including tech support and supply ordering. Managed window display of active listings and incoming-outgoing communications at North Slope location via Internet, phone, email and in person. Support of all four offices performed virtually. Created and implemented systems to boost organization, sustainability and efficiency.
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Spa Coordinator
Ohm Spa
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
December 2007 — June 2008 (7 months)
Provided immediate managerial and clerical support of spa directors and owners. Acted as a high-end day spa coordinator responsible for managing upscale clientele. Executed heavy calendar and database management. Utilized technology and detailed documentation strategies to ensure optimal client and therapist experience. Delivered impeccable client and staff communications over phone, email and in person. Provided exceptional product knowledge and new hire training.
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Instructor / Event Producer
The Forum Center
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2005 — August 2007 (2 years)
Taught, hosted, created and facilitated numerous educational events, including:
-Blogging Basics
-Basic Internet Marketing
-Marketing with Social Media
-Keyword Brainstorming
-Niche Development
-Adobe Photoshop
-Microsoft Publisher
Designed and produced fund raising events for the Children's Miracle Network and managed volunteer groups for community festivals and parades. Planned, coordinated and advertised various social events for recruiting and retention for RE/MAX Mutual Realty. -
Executive Assistant / Creative Marketing Director
RE/MAX Mutual Realty
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)
January 2005 — August 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Reported directly to Owner, Broker and Office Manager. Managed office communications, marketing/advertising accounts, hardware/software, network and web related media. Documented all meeting minutes. Developed and implemented branding with writing, graphic/web design and calendar management. Executed recruiting and retention strategies. Produced company blog and copywriting. Directed redesign of company website and implemented marketing strategy with online advertising, social media networking and blogging for Search Engine Optimization. Acted as POC for Public Relations. Supported CEO with marketing and IT administration. Booked educational and community events for administrative calendar. Developed curricula to fulfill educational needs, hosted events/workshops and taught classes.
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Employee Resources Center Assistant
Amazon.com
(Public Company; AMZN; Internet industry)
December 2004 — February 2005 (3 months)
Successfully completed a full time temporary contract with the Employee Resources Center. Utilized Human Resources system PeopleSoft via intranet, navigating and identifying the status of employee records. Manually centralized and re-alphabetized an upwards of 20,000 employee files by re-organizing, re-filing and categorizing files in chronological order. Performed audits and provided copying, scanning, faxing, coordinating new hire packets and other office duties as requested.
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Sales Associate
Seattle Art Museum
(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)
May 2004 — September 2004 (5 months)
Held retail position in the museum and special exhibition stores. Provided customer support for the "Van Gogh to Mondrian" show. Responsibilities included communication with museum guests, store and register maintenance, inventory and stocking, opening and closing duties. Utilized a depth of art and art history expertise; developed knowledge relating to museum products, internal affairs and exhibitions.
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Executive / Marketing Assistant
Faerland Terrace
(Facilities Services industry)
July 2001 — January 2004 (2 years 7 months)
Faerland Terrace specializes in Alzheimer’s care; customer service included maintaining relationships with residents on a personal and professional level. Responsible for a variety of tasks for the Executive Director, including reception, scheduling, ordering, data entry, word processing, coordinating community relations, accounts receivable/payable, banking deposits, payroll, maintenance of resident accounts, monthly billing, resident/family orientation and marketing support. Tasks performed as a marketing assistant included touring and meeting with potential residents and families, advertising, data entry and preparing reports.
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Ambassador / Elevator Operator
Space Needle
(Privately Held; Hospitality industry)
September 2000 — June 2001 (10 months)
Acted as an Ambassador on Observation Deck focused on customer experience; greeted guests and answered all inquiries in a knowledgeable, enthusiastic manner. Performed half-hour tours to about Seattle's history to groups of up to 100 guests at a time. Also experienced in elevator operation, which included 43-second tours during the ride up to the Observation Deck.
Ingrid M. Alvarez’s Education
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University of Washington
B.A. , Interdisciplinary Visual Art
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art history, while focused on design studies and visual arts, including painting, drawing and printmaking.
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University of Washington Extension Program
Certificate , Multimedia Design & Production
The Certificate Program in Multimedia Design & Production provides an intensive, hands-on introduction to the most popular tools used to create web-based multimedia content for commercial, professional, educational and entertainment purposes.
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Ingrid M. Alvarez’s Interests:
Art, Internet, design, marketing, publishing, research, writing, networking, coaching, education, event planning, the environment, photography, travel, dance and music.
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