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  Ruby McNeil

Strengths
Takes the creative initiative; hard working with strong organizational skills; follows through on individual and team projects and takes on assignments with a good attitude and a smile. Takes directions conscientiously, but also offers input and insight on strengthening and improving the workplace environment. Enjoys learning new skills!

Technical Skills
• Excellent typing skills and use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• MAC and PC proficient; excellent document processing skills, inc. scanning
• Solid knowledge of Illustrator & Photoshop
• Proficient in digital and hand sketching
• Experienced in Photography, Film and Video
• Excellent knowledge of CAD/CAM rapid prototyping

Employment History
• Marina Abromovich – Archival Assistant June 2008 - present
Create digital archive of artist’s work. Assist in other
office duties.
• Netherlands Media Art Inst., Amsterdam – Archival Assist. Jan. – April 2008
Provided detailed descriptions of submitted work.
• Digby and Iona, NYC – Production Assistant July – August 2006
Assisted designer in the production of his jewelry line.
• Windy City Diamonds, Chicago – Retail Assistant January – May 2006
Handled direct sales to customers; light design work.
• Lori McLean Jewelry, NYC – Production Assistant Sept. 05 – Feb. 06
Performed benchwork and office tasks.
• Sanrio, Chicago – Sales Associate February – May 2004
Sales, inventory and security.
• Zula Pearl Films, NYC – Production Assistant July – August 2003
Assisted producer in research; filmed footage
for current documentary; general office work.
• Gail Gregg Studio, NYC – Studio Assistant July – August 2002
Assisted artist in moving her studio; organized
files, sorted books and slides; packed artworks
and equipment.
• Funny Garbage, NYC – Website Quality Control March – May 2002
Responsible for checking Funny Garbage
website daily; filing error reports; assisting with
office organization.

Education
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago Graduated May 2007
B.F.A. in Studio Arts
• Elizabeth Irwin High School, NYC Graduated June 2002
• La Guardia High School, NYC 1998 – 2002
• The Oxbow School, Napa, CA Spring 2001 Semester A semester studio art school

Affiliations
• The Fashion Club 2005 - 07
Co-founder and organizer of SAIC student organization

Awards
• SAIC Student Leadership 2005-07

Language Skills
• Attended Tenri Cultural Institute, NYC Winter – Spring 2001
Enrolled in 2 courses of beginning Japanese
 
     


















 

 
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