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To Whom It May Concern:
What interests me is a position with your services. I’m highly qualified for a position, with a willingness and
eagerness to learn more about the position itself and any other aspects. Through previous experiences, I have
developed a high sense of responsibility and a strong desire to learn all I can by accepting varied, changing and
challenging duties. In addition, I have an outstanding sense of urgency to learn new and exciting things.
Attached is a copy of my resume for your consideration. Previous employers have commended me on my
willingness to explore new areas of interest. In addition, former employers have mentioned how I am able to
grasp material and information in a timely fashion.
I would enjoy an opportunity to speak with you or someone in your organization to see where my skill set
would be of the greatest benefit to your company. If you need to reach me, my phone number is (512) 820-
2726 and my email is jennyyentzen@gmail.com. Please leave a message if I’m not in and I will promptly
return your call. Thank you for your consideration of my request venture into another area of providing
customer service. I look forward to talking with you soon.
Respectfully,
Jenny Yentzen
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Summary
Adaptable, dependable, driven and determined with strong organizational skills and experienced at multi-tasking in a variety of
settings. Smart, quick to learn, good listener and takes directions well. Positive attitude and a willingness to get the job done.
Education
• Stephen F. Austin- Nacogdoches, TX- 08/1998 to 08/2000 finished 35 hours Basic Classes and Studio Art
• Lamar University-Beaumont, TX-BFA 08/2000 to 12/2003 finished 125 hours Studio Art/Surface design
• Texas State University, San Marcos,TX 08/2004 to 12/2004 finished 9 hours Curriculum/Development
• Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC 06/2002 to 07/2004 finished 8 weeks of different workshops
Awards Received
• Dean’s List 2002-2003 • Penland Scholarship 2002-2004
Work Experience
Pappas INC/Pappasitos #12 05/1993-08/1999
Daily duties included either opening or closing the restaurant. I trained and mentored staff, from every position that
worked front of the house (ie. Hostess, Wait Staff, Trainers, Head Wait, Bar and other Managers in training). I
interviewed candidates for new employees. I worked closely with the Kitchen Manager, and Kitchen staff to ensure the
the flowof orders were coming out on time. I was able to talk to guest and staff in a professional manner if problems
arose or simply greeting. Managed, scheduled, and prepared for daily staff meetings for either am/pm shifts. Hosted and
planned events for charity and staff team-building exercises, and planned “General Yearly Staff”meetings with other
managers. We regularly staffed 80+ employees. My responsibilities included inventory control, P&L comparing current
year to previous year, planning and staffing a 130K-250K earning restaurant. I created daily financial reports; and
payroll. Outside of the restaurant, I was also a member of Pappas’ Catering; where I was in charge of either team events
or solo events. I loved the days when I was driving a van with a huge grill hitched to the back. I have experience in
opening new locations, as a newemployee in Houston and as a Manager and Office Administrator in Arlington, Texas.
Dishman Gallery, Lamar University, Art Gallery-Beaumont, TX 6/2000-07/2004
Gallery Assistant
Assistant to the Dean of FA; Charles Shultz, Chair of FA; Donna Meeks, and Dishman Gallery Preservationist; Lynne
Lokensgard and Office Administrator, Donna Wildridge. I was located in the Chair’s office, which is housed in the
Dishman Gallery. They have a permanent collection, and rotate a large two level space with floating walls on the second
floor. There are current exhibitions at least six times a year, including BFA capstone presentations and with an added
MFA solo show. We featured, artist-in-resident with workshops and gallery exhibition. Two major fundraisers which
raised money for scholarships and building improvements were the “Le Grande Ball”and “The Dishman Competition.”
In between shows I would work on gallery preparation, which included speckling, sanding, and painting gallery walls.
Organizing, hanging, and lighting artwork. Setting up tables and organizing pedestals for gallery shows. Ordering and
installing signs for gallery. Constant contact with gallery director to insure everything was on the right track.
GISD; Georgetown ISD 06/2004-12/2014
Art Teacher PreK-5th grade
Taught incredible creative lessons, that followed the TEKS for each grade level, and with enthusiasm. Created an after
school Art Club that lasted for my tenure at GISD, 10 years. Art Club gave me the opportunity to work with students
and develop additional upper level lessons. I’ve worked as a UIL coordinator, UIL Art Coach, Student Council
coordinator, develop the school yearbook, and photographer for yearbook. I’ve collaborated with team members for
original musical performances
ZenOx Photography-Georgetown, TX 08/2004-06/2014
Production Assistant/Production Editor
Assisted photographer during process of client accounts, appointments and production. Responsible for the editing/producing
of commercial and single portraits, using Photoshop and Lightroom Editing Applications to produce final. Create commercial
backdrops and stages for postproduction of portraits, and handled client information, appointment, and collections.
Innerspace Caverns 04/2016-6/2016
Professional Tour guide that lead group sizes anywhere between 2 guest to 40+ guests. I lead guest through the
3. Adventure and Hidden Passage tours pointing out interesting formations, explaining howlimestone caves are formed,
and how the cave was discovered. I also refaced a Columbian Mammoth, adding detail and depth to a once flat and
washed out display.
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Georgetown Independent School District
Title:
FINE ARTS DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR
Immediate Supervisor:
Carol Watson
512.971.7915
Lamar University Fine Arts Department
Title:
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE FINE ARTS CHAIR
Immediate Supervisor:
Donna Wilridge
409.880.8141
General Manager of Pappasito’s #12
Title:
OPERATIONS, DIRECTOR OF PAPPAS
Immediate Supervisor:
Jerry Cossey
713.869.0151
Innerspace Caverns
Title:
GENERAL MANAGER AND ASSISTANT GM
Immediate Supervisor:
Tauyna Vessels and Brandie Clark
512.931.2283
Other Associates:
Carol Watson 512.971.7915
Monroe Oxley 512.431.5155
Meredith Brooberg 512.579-7580
Tauyna Vessels 281.541.5325
Jennifer Oxley 512.638.5790
Jennifer Mauldin 512.763.6551
