Martha Whitehouse

Sacramento, CA

About

I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil, and I love being able to communicate ideas visually. Now I am looking to translate that passion into a career. I have in the past worked in retail, as a receptionist, I've done welding and metal work, I've designed and cast my own jewelry, I can draft (both by hand and CAD), and I love learning how to do new things. Thanks for stopping by to see my portfolio!

Experience:
3 years
Education:
University of California at Davis

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IDENTIFIED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Is proficient in the Microsoft suite or programs, as well as the Adobe suite of programs. Has experience working with ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Has done data entry and dealt with SQL and Excel based databases, filed, faxed, processed paperwork and mail, composed correspondence, and taken on clerical duties as assigned. Is detail oriented and focused, but agile when priorities change. Is open-minded, flexible, and a team player. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills. Able to work effectively with a team as well as independently.
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis – Bachelors of Science, Design (Minor in psychology) – Davis, CA
AutoCAD – Ideate Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Training. – Sacramento, CA
American River College – exploratory classes in Graphic Design, Global Information Systems and Computer Science – Sacramento, CA
EXPERIENCE
Book Seller – Borders Books and Music                                          10/19/2010 – 9/3/2011

Worked in a fast paced environment with customer foot traffic of six hundred people or more a day.
Effectively helped customers find what they were looking for from memory and by using the inventory database.
Achieved consistently excellent sales percentages.

Volunteer – Sherwood Health Care Center                                                            Ongoing

Help maintain database with sensitive patient information.
Inputted information from medical files.

Evaluator – Kelly Services, CTB-McGraw Hill                                  5/4/2009 – 6/1/2009

Graded the written portion of thousands of kindergarten through twelfth grade standardized tests.

Document Imaging Specialist – Stria Document Management      11/13/2008 – 5/4/2009

Cleaned, sorted and scanned documents for CalHFA.
Consistently met or exceeded daily quotas.

Intern – Catanio Digital Media                                                          7/16/2008 – 9/2/2008

Edited photos for client websites.
HTML and CSS coding and code testing.

Receptionist – Arden Rehab and Healthcare Center                          9/6/2007 – 6/13/2008

Answered a multiline telephone system, taking messages and directing them to the correct recipient based on priority.
Filed, faxed, sorted mail, composed correspondence, and did any and all other tasks assigned.

Sales Associate – Panera Bread                                                          1/6/2007 – 4/25/2007

Was responsible for ringing at the cash register, customer service, and food prep in the baked goods area.

Art Sales Associate – Utretch Art Supplies                                         4/1/2006 – 7/1/2006

Assisted customers with methods and mediums based on their projects.
Made sure everything for the back to school rush was stocked and ready for students.

 
 
REFERENCES
 
David Salzer  530.752.1898
 
I took intermediate welding with Mr. Salzer while attending UC Davis, and I was an unpaid volunteer at theWesternCenterfor Agricultural Equipment where I helped with the maintenance of the shop and worked on personal projects.
 
 
Ronnie McDaniel  916.835.0075
 
Mr. McDaniel was a manager at Borders Books and Music. He taught me valuable customer service and merchandise presentation skills.         
            
 
Sarah Saldivar  559.355.4856
 
Ms. Saldivar is a former coworker at Borders Books and Music.
 
 
Daniel Biedler  916.452.5101
 
Mr. Biedler is an attorney with the Franchise Tax Board and is a close friend.
 
 
Kelly Howell  530.312.4332
 
Ms. Howell is both a former classmate at UCD, a former coworker and a close friend.
 
 
 
 
 



Projects by Martha Whitehouse