VSA Staff at VSA arts of Albuquerque
Santa Fe, New Mexico Area
- Current
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- VSA Staff at VSA arts of Albuquerque
- Past
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- Freelance Artist at ParksArtworks
- Freelance Graphic Designer at Bust A Window Projects, Inc.
- Shipping/Receiving Clerk at Milwaukee Art Museum
- Library Assistant at Marywood University
- Adult Library Head at Osgood Public Library
- Education
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- Marywood University
- Ball State University
- Vincennes University
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Jonathan Parks’s Summary
View my resume and artwork at the above website.
Jonathan Parks’s Specialties:
Fine Arts: Design, Encaustic, Woodworking, and more.
Jonathan Parks’s Experience
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VSA Staff
VSA arts of Albuquerque
(Fine Art industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Within the VSA’s Exploratory Arts Program
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Freelance Artist
ParksArtworks
(Fine Art industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Bust A Window Projects, Inc.
(Consumer Services industry)
January 2008 — January 2008 (1 month)
Designed a prototype to present the internet company’s name graphically for marketing purposes; collaborating with the company president, and head of research to create a lasting image. Initial work was scanned drawings and sketches (per request of company president), with final work done utilizing computer software. Primarily used Adobe CS3 and Email for creation and communication of the project image. Phone conferences were held on a weekly basis to communicate any additional concerns or interests. *Work reference is available.
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Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Milwaukee Art Museum
(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)
October 2007 — January 2008 (4 months)
Inspected, prepared, and performed shipping (national and international) and receiving via UPS, USPS, FEDEX and DHL. Communicated daily information to the museum staff on shipments. Performed daily tasks such as data entry, clerical duties, and daily use of multi-line telephone; including answering customer questions regarding shipments. Daily use of computer programs including: Retail Star, and UPS Worldship, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etcetera. Occasionally assisted museum retail staff and customers/patrons in the shop.
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Library Assistant
Marywood University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
Performed functions for book acquisitions including, but not limited to: inventory, item maintenance, filing, and data entry. Assisted various library departments in maintaining and organization of material. Everyday use with computer applications including library-cataloging system, and Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, etcetera.
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Adult Library Head
Osgood Public Library
(Libraries industry)
May 2003 — August 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Managed staff and patrons in resolving problems concerning materials, service, and the circulation system. Provided a safe environment. Use of multi-line phone. Maintained the adult collection. Interpreted policies and procedure. Drafted a circulation policy. Managed obituaries, genealogy, and statistical reports. Performed functions including: inventory, shipping/receiving/distributing purchases, item/periodical maintenance, and Interlibrary Loan. Supervised high school employee(s); including assigning workload. Assisted in community functions: e.g. children’s book month and adult reading programs. Planned and oversaw temporary relocation of the library collection during renovation and construction. Cataloged and created circulation records (MARC records) during conversion project. Researched historical material. Computer applications include Concourse Online Public Access Catalog, Corel, Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. I was promoted to this position from library assistant.
Jonathan Parks’s Education
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Marywood University
MFA , Fine Arts , 2005 — 2007
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Ball State University
BFA , Fine Arts , 1999 — 2003
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Vincennes University
Attended , Fine Arts , 1998 — 1999
Transferred to Ball State University
Additional Information
Jonathan Parks’s Websites:
Jonathan Parks’s Interests:
Environment, Design, Arts, Encaustic, Watermedia
Jonathan Parks’s Groups:
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Ball State University Alumni Association (Official) -
Encaustic Painting Group -
Marywood Alumni Online
Jonathan Parks’s Honors:
Ella T. Ruane Medal for Excellence in Art, Graduate Honor, Marywood University 2007
I.H.M. Scholarship, Marywood University 2006 and 2007
Jonathan Parks’s Contact Settings
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