This document discusses the importance of assistants in helping artists and productions succeed behind the scenes. It provides examples of the author's experience assisting with costumes, teaching, volunteering, and working with children and adults. The author explains that their combination of skills from these diverse experiences makes them well-suited to be a professional assistant.

1. what would concerts be
without people behind the scenes
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2. Assistants make the
stars
shine
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3. This is why artists like
demi lovato
need
someone like me
http://demilovato.tumblr.com/image/78786702316

4. EVER SINCE I WAS
little…

5. I loved being with
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my mom
volunteering &
h e l p i n g

6. assisting
o n
a l l
j o b s
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7. My roots are
strong
just like my parents
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Leung</a>
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8. my involvement has
c h a n g e d
as I have grown
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9. to stage manager
from performer
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the origins of my work ethic

11. prismatic
focus
to help
strengthen& spread
creative light
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12. many sides are needed
to be successful
and
I have these qualities
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13. Many different types of
knowledge
is needed for success

14. Time Management Organization Event Planning
Windows Mac
12%
9%
17%
27%
35%
distribution of tools mastered

15. Qualities i value:
fairness
honesty
creativity
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16. incPlerusodnali Qnuaglities
in every project

17. the combination
of my skills
makes me unique
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18. My first job was teaching dance
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19. http://g.acdn.no/polopoly_fs/svanesj-­‐en-­‐1.6664432!/image/3822888356.jpg_gen/derivatives/derivative_980/3822888356.jpg?v=1323810594&cv=1323810594
From there to
English
assistant
dance
teacher
in Norway

20. these experiences
have
added
to my skill set
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oh=e40951554035809790a639b98de926b
0&oe=54BE9069 http://www.messiahknoxville.org/wp-­‐content/themes/Micah/thumb.php?src=http://www.messiahknoxville.org/wp-­‐content/uploads/2014/08/disciples.jpg&h=392&w=940&zc=1
Volunteering & teaching at
my church has helped
to shape me

22. by working
with children
I work better
with adults
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I excel when
I can share
my knowledge

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I thrive when
everyone contributes
towards the goal

25. I enjoy
assisting,
that’s why i
want to be a
professional
assistant
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26. costumes from Alice In Wonderland
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27. and swan lake
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28. Personal
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my success
doesn’t depend on…

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being in the spotlight
but helping those already there

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It’s not about the money,
it’s about the art