Hard Working History & Museum Enthusiast!

[Ledlow1011]

Headline: Hard Working History & Museum Enthusiast!
Name: Lisa Ledlow
Email Address: Ledlow1011@yahoo.com
Current Location: San Antonio, Texas, Bexar County

Preferred Job Category: Exhibits

Personal Statement:
An entry-level management position with a progressive and successful organization, offering career growth opportunities based upon excellent performance.

Education:
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in History, December 2009
• UTSA cumulative GPA 3.34

Professional Experience:
INTERNSHIP
December 2008 – present, The History Shop, San Antonio, Texas
• Created drawings commissioned by Phil Collins for his personal Alamo collection
• Knowledge of and training in various restoration techniques: documents, books, maps, photographs, etc.
• Familiarity with artifact and document dating
• Matting and Framing
• Currently creating drawings of all known Alamo defenders to be featured in an informative book, co-authored by Phil Collins. My drawings will also be sold individually at The History Shop.
EMPLOYMENT
September 2006 – February 2008, Server, Chez Nous French Restaurant, Humble, Texas
• Extensive knowledge of gourmet food and wine
• Assist customers with menu selections and all aspects of the dining experience
• Provide 5-star customer service and resolve all customer concerns
• Upsell products such as appetizers, desserts, wine, etc.
• Work closely with other restaurant employees in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
March 2005 – February 2006, Veterinary Technician, Dewberry Hill Veterinary Hospital, Anderson, Texas
• Assist veterinarian in appointments and surgeries
• Handle animals’ standard and emergency medical needs

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Various dates, Substitute teacher, Humble Independent School District and New Caney Independent School District, Texas
• Fill in for absent teachers at numerous schools, grades K-12
• Follow different schedules and lesson plans
• Respond to student, teacher, administrational and parent needs

Applicable Skills:
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
• Typing, 62 WPM

Other:
• Currently creating drawings of all known Alamo defenders to be featured in an informative book, co-authored by Phil Collins. My drawings will also be sold individually at The History Shop.
• Dean’s list Summer 2009
• Phi Alpha Theta - History Honor Society
• Golden Key Honor Society
• C.C.E. teacher for 5 years with St. Martha’s Church, Kingwood, Texas
• Journey Team, retreat team with St. Martha’s Church, Kingwood, Texas