1. Objective Obtain a position which will further challenge and expand my professional and creative
strengths in public service, management, and detail-oriented administration while
contributing to the growth and success of an organization which values integrity, quality
and ingenuity.
Education
Skills
Licenses
References
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon 2003-2009
Bachelor of Science in Art, Major in Painting, Illustration, Photography, Art History
Glide High School, Glide, Oregon 1999-2003
High School Diploma
Construction and woodworking, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CSS & HTML, illustration,
painting, creative and technical writing, graphic design, advertising, photography, typography
Class C Driver’s License, Oregon Liquor License, CPR/First Aid Certification
Carrie Lewis Rick Goulette Rik Savering Caryl Zenker
Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium
President CFO Admissions VP of Development
(541) 867-3474 ext: 5241 (541) 867-3474 ext:5213 (719) 494-4237 (253) 468-2901
Dave Smith Tracy Douglas Jason King Diane Abney
Multnomah Sherriff’s Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium Oregon Coast Aquarium
Dept. Deputy Clerk Admissions Event Coordinator Admissions
(541) 231-4601 (541) 961-3467 (541) 867-3474 ext:5319 (971) 533-6938
Work Experience
June 2011-
Present
January 2011-
June 2011
May 2009-June
2010
Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, OR 97365 (503)867-3474 ext.2313
Manager of Admissions, Graphic Artist, Event Coordinator
 Consistently implement company policy and procedure by regular training, supervision,
and leadership of department while maintaining a positive team and public oriented
environment
 Provide exemplary customer service and perpetuate a professionally awesome
atmosphere
 Identify, advise, and effectively problem solve issues that may arise with customers or
staff through communication, action, and strong leadership
 Lead staff meetings, interview and hire prospective employees, shift scheduling, daily
distribution of duties and tasks among staff in accordance with abilities and skill,
administer disciplinary action when necessary, and report to other departments and
supervisors regarding any crucial matter within the organization
 Coordinate group activities and provide informative tours of facility
 Create original art for magazines, advertisements, apparel, posters, and miscellaneous
commissioned projects
 Process sales, attendance, memberships, and other various statistical reports daily
 Coordinate special afterhours events including an array of duties such as supervising,
event planning, physical construction, bartending, hosting, janitorial, and marketing
JB & Company Gallery, Newport, OR 97365
Artist in Residence, Customer Service
 Coordinate with local artists on exhibitions and displays
 Answer inquiries to gallery visitors about local artists and their work
 Organize and maintain gallery cleanliness, cash handling, and bookkeeping
OfficeMax, Portland, OR 97209
Sales Associate
 Assist customers with detailed product knowledge and communication within large team
 Use cash register, process transactions, freight receiving, logistics, and inventory
 Maintain store cleanliness, organization and loss prevention
JOSEPH SMITH
229 NE 54
th
Street, Newport, Oregon
(503) 806-4377 artofjoesmith@gmail.com