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Ethan Davis

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Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic team member with a solid history of achievement in service, retail sales, and organization. Areas of expertise include nutritional information, homeopathy, vitamin and herbal supplements, sales, and strong communication skills. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in service-oriented customer relationships. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of Nutritional Information, Herbal Supplements, Homeopathy, and Whole Body Care products
Knowledge of the DSHEA Act

Customer Service
Communications

Organization
Service Orientation

Time Management
Strong work ethic with Integrity

Experience

Seamstress Jul 2013－Present La Roque Boutique － Columbia, SC

Cut, assemble and sew garments, design patterns as needed
Perform basic accounting for labor and material cost and equipment maintenance

Owner and Photographer Jan 2008－Dec 2014 Jennifer King Photography － Columbia, SC

Stage and take portraits for individuals, families, and small groups, in studio and on location
Customer service, marketing, sales, bookkeeping, accounting, scheduling

Photo and Production Assistant in the USA Jan 2011－Jan 2014 Jan Banning － Utrecht, Netherlands

Assisted internationally-known Dutch photographer Jan Banning with all aspects of two USA-based photographic projects
Production and personal assistant: arranged all travel and accommodations and made contacts with organizations
Conducted interviews with photographic subjects and assisted with transcription
Proofreading, copyediting, and English translation assistance to Mr. Banning for website and publications
Photographic editing using Photoshop

Co-Producer and Researcher in the USA Jun 2013－Jul 2013 Prospektor － Amsterdam, Netherlands

Research and production of the USA part of the Hidden Wounds music documentary about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (see HiddenWounds.de)
Secured participation of local United States veterans of multiple ethnicities and different war services (WWII, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq/Afghanistan)

Social Science Research Assistant Aug 2009－Dec 2010 University of South Carolina － Columbia, SC

Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases
Assisted with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations
Conducted internet-based and library research
Data entry, correspondence, filing and event participation

Associate Curator Aug 2004－Aug 2007 University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology － Columbia, SC

Collections assessment, data inventory, collections care and management
Coordinated completion of Artifact Curation Standards manual according to federal guidelines and standards
Implemented curation policies and worked with other team members
Maintained the registration, cataloging, and basic record keeping systems
Filled information requests from other curators and the public

Owner and Seamstress Jan 2002－Dec 2005 DiaperBabies Cloth Diaper Company － West Columbia, SC

Designed and manufactured original cloth diaper pattern for newborn babies through toddler
Maintained all aspects of a small business: accounting, web design, inventory, purchasing, equipment maintenance, sewing, and management of sewing contractors
Located and purchased fabrics from local organic and sustainable fabric suppliers
Developed new product designs and created patterns
Successful business was sold in 2005 in order for me to homeschool my children

Special Projects Coordinator Oct 1999－Jan 2000 University of South Carolina, University Libraries － Columbia, SC

Researched and cataloged approximately one hundred original works of art/portraits owned by the University of South Carolina
Conducted interviews with University staff regarding the school's collection of artwork
Coordinated receptions and luncheons for donors and honorees of University Libraries
Researched information on prospective donors to University Libraries
Wrote background histories for named endowments and library collections

Administrative Assistant Jun 1998－Dec 1999 Greater Augusta Arts Council － Augusta, GA

Administrative and clerical duties including scheduling appointments, making and receiving telephone calls, drafting and typing office memos
Maintained membership records, staff schedules and event calendars
Coordinated monthly membership meetings and luncheons and helped with special events
Designed, wrote, and mailed monthly membership newsletters
Coordinated the annual professional and student Porter Fleming Writing competition

Artifact Collections Manager Sep 1996－May 1998 United States Department of the Army － Fort Drum, NY

Provided technical expertise for curation of documents, records and artifact collections
Maintained computer database and filing systems for all artifacts and documents
Coordinated with installation staff to insure compliance with federal laws and regulations
Created educational displays, lead tours, presented information to interested public, and wrote articles for the department's newsletter

Bank Teller Jan 1996－Aug 1996 Mellon Bank － Wilkes-Barre, PA

Management of financial accounts, customer service transactions, loan processing, sales and marketing of financial goods and services

Waitress May 1993－Aug 1993 Apples Restaurant － Wilkes Barre, PA

Provided waitress services from taking orders to preparing drinks and checks
Table bussing, cleaning, and restaurant preparation

Retail Salesperson Jun 1990－Jun 1991 PartyLand － Upper Darby, PA

Greeted customers, answered product questions, assisted in making selections, completed purchases, exchanged merchandise, and accepted returns
Opened and closed the store and cash registers, performed tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, and balanced cash drawers
Prepared retail merchandise for purchase or rental: inventory, ticket, arrange and display
Trained to recognize and deal with security risks and theft

Education

Master of Arts : Anthropology Dec 2002 University of South Carolina － Columbia, SC, Columbia GPA, 3.98

Bachelor of Arts : Anthropology May 1995 Pennsylvania State University － University Park, PA GPA, 3.50
Dean's List, August 1993-May 1995

Affiliations

Sustainable Midlands Association
701 Center for Contemporary Art
R.E.A.C.H. The Top Homeschool Association
R.E.A.C.H. Homeschool Group
Professional Photographers Association
Gold Hope Project Photographer

Volunteer Services

Columbia Ballet School - sewing costumes for ballet productions
REACH Homeschool Co-op-organizing field trips for homeschool students
N.I.K.E. Homeschool Co-op-teaching elementary art, history, geography curriculum to children
Red Cross of South Carolina-clerical help
Tree of Life Synagogue, Columbia, SC - Sunday School art instructor to preschool students
Tot Trade Consignment Sale, Columbia, SC -set up and break down of clothing sale
Iceland USA, Irmo, SC -assisting figure skating competitions and figure skating shows
CSRA Humane Society, Augusta, GA
Watertown, NY soup kitchen

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