KRISTINA MARIE MEASE

Education
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Bachelors in Art History
Relevant Course Work: 39 Hours of Art History Courses, including an Art Business Course
Major GPA: 3.67 Overall GPA: 3.25
Graduation Date: August 2014
Professional Experience
Host and Server: Bruffs Bar and Grill Emporia, Kansas
Duration: December 2007 to July 2010
Gained experience in customer service, by working with both staff and incoming patrons
Learned the importance of a positive attitude in the work place
Developed leadership skills by managing and training host staff
Host and Server: Free State Brewing Co. Lawrence, Kansas
Duration: August 2010 to May 2012
Enhance customer service skills
Headed hosting staff
Organized and delegated tasks to enhance working environment
Gained experience in multi-tasking
Student Library Assistant: Murphy Art and Architecture Library Lawrence, Kansas
Duration: January 2013 to Present
Corresponded with visitors and staff to provide organized and welcoming library environment
Quickly learned library systems and programs to facilitate day to day tasks
Intern: Aabru Art London, United Kingdom
Duration: May 2014 to July 2014
Summer Intern at Aabru Art, a West African Contemporary Art Business based in London
Formulated various Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets to enhance companys organization
Researched and interacted with global galleries to facilitated business relationships
Participated in art events including pop-up exhibitions, art fairs, gallery consulting and other events
Marketed company by developing new social media strategies
Related Activities
Volunteer: Spencer Museum of Art
Duration: May 2012 to January 2013.
Enhanced customer service skills by interacting with patrons of the museums, directing and answer questions
Gained experience in day to day tasks involved in operating museums reception
Participated in museum events such as art talks and donor parties
Honors and Awards
Academic Honor Roll: Fall 2013; Spring 2014
Amsden Award for Academic Excellence: Spring 2013
Global Awareness Certification
Art Participation Certification
Language Skills
French: Intermediate (Spoken/ Read)
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