Simone Thompson

RESUME SIMONE THOMPSON- Cumberland Road, Courtenay, BC, Canada, V9N 2G1 ·-- Always useful for employers who don’t want to micromanage, not only have I always delivered what I was hired for, but I’ve also found ways to navigate the unexpected while increasing quality and efficiency. I purposely created a varied personal and work life, including self-directed and freelance positions so I would be adaptable. Working remotely with flexible scheduling allows me to live the way I prefer, while employers get to take advantage of my well-rounded skill set. EXPERIENCE SEPTEMBER 2017 – CURRENT RECEPTIONIST, CASUAL CHRIS KIPPEL CHIROPRACTIC Manage charts/files, customer service, bookkeeping, administer laser therapy. On my own initiative I created a web site, information packages for patients to take home, and customized office forms. FEBRUARY 2015 - CURRENT YOGA TEACHER, CASUAL, SELF-EMPLOYED AND VARIOUS Plan and teach classes. Research fitness science. Plan and implement marketing. Attend others’ classes. SEPTEMBER 2016 – NOVEMBER 2018 PARTNER/BOOKKEEPER, FULL TIME WATER STONE DESIGNS (CONSTRUCTION) Primarily home-based; designed renovations/additions, bookkeeping with payroll and remittances, research, creation and management of all promotion aspects including photography and graphic design for web site, social media, business cards, concrete samples, and vehicle branding. MAY 2005 – MARCH 2016 CAREGIVER, FULL TIME, PRIVATE Primarily one client requiring complex hand-feeding and hygiene care. Created care logs/charts. Sole liaison with medical field, did research, created meal and care plans, educated fellow staff, and organized the home to expedite care routines while maximizing client comfort and contentment. SEPTEMBER 2000 – JUNE 2002, SEPTEMBER 2005 – JUNE 2007 ESSAY TUTOR, NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE Helped students research, organize, write/rewrite essays for English and Art History classes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 OF 2 JULY 2002 – MAY 2005 PHOTOGRAPHER AND ART AUCTIONEER, PRINCESS CRUISES Customer service. Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shooting in a variety of settings. Sales. Developed negs and printed photos. Streamlined shops and designed printed photo frames. Selected to take promotional photos. Volunteered to do public speaking and to create and teach photography classes. Attended auctions and questioned auctioneers to learn about the job before being hired as an auctioneer. Was then solely responsible for organizing and hosting auctions, managing small staff, creating and managing onboard promotions, tracking sales, managing art collection, preparing and receiving shipments, and developing relationships with clients. SPRING 1996 – JANUARY 2002 PHOTO PRINTER/RETAIL IN PHOTO SHOPS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS Customer service, developed negatives and photos, cut mats, consulted on framing, sold film, cameras, gear, and other items. Printer maintenance. Troubleshot customer’s technical issues. WINTER 1997 INSTRUCTOR, NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE Developed and taught a program for weekly extra-curricular kids’ classes, at two campuses. Students learned basic computer research, did presentations, learned the basic science of baking, EDUCATION JUNE 2016 FEB 2015 JUNE 2007 JUNE 2002 FALL 1996 COMPUTING ACCOUNTING ASSISANT CERTIFICATE, NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER, 200 HOURS, FEEL GOOD YOGA BACHELOR OF FINE ART, EMILY CARR INSTITUTE OF FINE ART + DESIGN FINE ART DIPLOMA AND GRAPHIC DESIGN DIPLOMA, NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE VARIOUS ART COURSES, EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY SKILLS/HIGHLIGHTS • • • Mac/apple and PC experience (since 1986) Android and iPhone experience Software/app experience: Sage, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Zoom, Slack, Dropbox, Clinic Essentials. • • • • Highly Organized Personable Well rounded Love of learning REFERENCES DR. CHRISTOPHER KIPPEL, KIPPEL CHIROPRACTIC, COURTENAY, BC JANICE BERNHARD, LIFE COACH & RETIRED ACCOUNTANT, COURTENAY, BC -