RESUME/CV

Gavin Bridges

Skills

Art Skills
2D Design, Art History, Fashion Knowledge, Creative artistic vision, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Digital enhancements, Retouching and color correction, HTML Familiarity, Web design, CSS editing, Logo creation, Photographic editing, Graphic creator, Bookbinding, Printmaking

Working Skills
Quick learner, Cash handling and management, People-oriented, Adaptable learner, Excellent phone etiquette, Self-motivated, Excellent people skills, Adapt to diverse groups, Cash register operations, Problem-solving skills, Motivational Skills, Microsoft Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education

Jacksonville University
Master of Fine Art 06/2023 - Present
Jacksonville, Florida

Louisiana State University at Alexandria
B.A. degree in Visual Arts 05/2018 - 12/2022
Alexandria , Louisiana

Served as President of The Art League for the 2020 to 2022 academic year
Served as a Dean’s Advisory Council Member
Received the Holcombe scholarship, emphasis on first generation college student

Covington High School 05/2014 - 05/2018
Covington , Louisiana

Created and served as President of Identity Acceptance for the 2017-2018 academic year
Tested into talented art classes for the 2017-2018 academic year
Interned in a school ran printshop for the 2018 academic year

Experience

Tutor 08/2023 - present
Studyville
Alexandria, Louisiana

Marketing Straightest , 07/2023 - present
Aspen Bleu
Alexandria, Louisiana

Community Engagement Coordinator 02/2023 - 06/2023
United Way of Central Louisiana
Alexandria, Louisiana

Recruiting and maintaining Volunteers
Event planning and program logistics for all UWCL events
Social Media content creator and website developing

Intern for the College of Liberal Arts
LSUA 08/2022 - 12/2022
Alexandria , Louisiana

Developing flyers for events, answering a multi line phone, and updating social media platforms.
Provided front-desk reception and other clerical office support as required.
designed promotional materials

Student Worker for the College of Liberal Arts
LSUA 04/2022 - 08/2022
Alexandria , Louisiana

Developing flyers for events, answering a multi line phone, and updating social media platforms.
Provided front-desk reception and other clerical office support as required.
designed promotional materials

Inturn for the Alexandria Museum of Art
Alexandria, Louisiana 06/2022-08/2022

Installed exhibitions and maintain the Gallery
Assisted with gallery operations, including preparing exhibitions, gallery maintenance, social media, and marketing upcoming gallery events.
Repaired the gallery by patching and painting the walls, replacing dead light bulbs, and cleaning the gallery.
Assisted the archivist and registrar with various tasks.
Learned how to handle and care for 2D & 3D artwork.

Sales Associate
Target 01/2020 - 04/2022
Alexandria , Louisiana

Greeted customers, responding to inquiries, helping with purchase decisions, and providing exceptional customer service
Successfully assisted customers in-person and via telephone with purchase decisions, transactions, returns, and inquiries
Regularly exceeded daily sales goals with cross-selling and upselling techniques
Built rapport with customers by offering friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive customer service

Starbucks Barista/Cashier
Target 08/2020 - 12/2021
Alexandria , Louisiana

Advised customers on coffee blends, roasts, teas, speciality espresso beverages, and artisanal pastries, offering accurate, detailed information about origin and flavor
Prepared espresso shots, speciality espresso drinks, and French press, pour over, and drip coffee
Operated automatic espresso machines, as well as commercial coffee brewers
Provide excellent service and recommendations to guests
Delivered exceptional customer service through extensive menu knowledge

Barista and Cashier
Chartwells Higher Education 08/2019 - 03/2020
Alexandria , Louisiana

Advised customers on coffee blends, roasts, teas, speciality espresso beverages, and artisanal pastries, offering accurate, detailed information about origin and flavor
Prepare espresso shots, speciality espresso drinks, and French press, pour over, and drip coffee
Operate both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, as well as commercial coffee brewers
Collect payment and handle petty cash

Resident Assistant (RA)
Louisiana State University of Alexandria 11/2018 - 04/2019
Alexandria , Louisiana

Encouraged social interaction by hosting game nights and other community events
Operate phone system and calendar system
Perform general clerical tasks and administrative responsibilities as needed
Manage office facilities, ensuring cleanliness and order
Create and plan events with over 25 attendees

Student Internship with Paw Prints Printing
Covington High School 08/2017 - 05/2018
Covington, Louisiana

Ordered supplies, supervised other workers
Assist customers in creating prints, flyers, and invitations
Respond to customer inquiries quickly via phone, email, or in-person

Cashier
Dollar General 04/2017 - 07/2018
Folsom , Louisiana

Play an integral role in customer service and overall sales numbers
Assist customers in finding specific grocery items
Respond to customer inquiries quickly via phone, email, or in-person

Certifications, Awards, Achievements

Certifications

Be There Certification March 2022
jack.org & The Born This Way Foundation

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 May 2017
Microsoft Office

Awards

2nd Place in Art April 2022, 2023
LSUA Jongleur

Academic Excellence For Visual Arts April 2022
LSUA College of Liberal Arts

Senior Department Award in Business Senior Department Award April 2018
Covington High School

Senior Department Award in Art April 2018
Covington High School

Scholastic Art and Writing National Honorable Mention January 2018
Scholastic Art and Writing Contest

2nd place ribbon in Three Rivers Art Contest November 2017
Three Rivers Art Festival

Achievements

World Aids Day Panel Discussion & MisFit Mass December 2022
Hosted, planned, and managed, with help by Faith Potier, a panel discussion December 1, 2022. The panel included Kenneth Nash, Dr Norma Porter, and Alex Stallings. Various community and campus agencies were involved. Dr. Cynthia Thomas oversaw the project.

Verbatim Editor and Publisher 2022, 2023
Book of Poetry
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
I designed, created, and edited a physical & digital version of Verbatim for the College of Liberal Arts.

Founder and President of Identity Acceptance Club 2016-2018
Covington High School
Identity Acceptance Club is a social club that focuses on spreading positivity and acceptance of all identities throughout the school. We do that by spreading kindness and getting our members together doing games and getting to know each other so we can become more of a family than just a club. Our purpose is to be bully and harassment free.

Volunteer Work

LSUA Trick or Treat Street with Student Art League October 2018, 2019, 2021
Alexandria, Louisiana
Handed out candy to attendees

LSUA The Oaks Haunted House October 2018
ALexandria, Louisiana
Greeted guests and registered attendees

Food Bank of Central Louisiana October 2018
Alexandria, Louisiana
Packaged food into bags

Bridges Studio 1201 2014 - 2018
Covington & Slidell, Louisiana
Helped set up and display art work for galleries

Alexander Milne, First Annual Crawfish Boil 2017
Waldheim, Louisiana
Face painting

Abita Springs Friends Of The Park 2012-2014
Abita Springs, Louisiana
Raised money for children with disabilities, helped set up games and activities, & sold concessions

Featured Exhibitions

Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival April 15-30, 2023
Alexandria, Louisiana

Artist Feature 2022
Aspen Bleu, Alexandria, LA

Scenic 2022, Exhibizone August 1-31, 2022
Online, Toronto, Canada

Artist Feature 2022
Café Desoto, Alexandria, LA

Jongleur Spring 2020, 2022, 2023
Louisiana state University at Alexandria

LSUA Student Exhibition Spring 2021, 2022
Alexandria Museum of Art

Tiny Art Show Fall 2021
Rapids Public Library
Alexandria, Louisiana

Covington High Schools Student Art Show 2018
Covington, Louisiana

Diversity & Inclusion Exhibition January 2018
Loyola University

Three Rivers Art Festival October 2017
Covington, LA