Resume

Audrey Gorton

audrey.gorton@gordon.edu

Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Creative Writing, and Psychology. Experience in museum, gallery, design, and library work with an adoration for both classical and contemporary art and literature. An affable individual with 8+ years of interpersonal experience within both customer service and academia. Successful team leader and member while working alongside a variety of ages, abilities, and skill levels. Thrives on new challenges and learning new systems and procedures quickly and accurately. A writer and creative who seeks out opportunities to implement inventive ways of thinking and doing, while maximizing the resources at hand.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

EXPERIENCE

North Shore Arts Association – Gloucester, MA                                                                                       Jan. 2024 – May 2024

Archival Intern 

Assisted with cataloguing NSAA’S permanent collection of Cape Ann paintings and began the process of consolidating photographs and writing text about the artwork and local artists to create a publicly accessible book.

·       Utilized the database of Artwork Archive, as well as Microsoft Excel, to catalogue the association’s collection of paintings and mixed media pieces

·       Directly handled pieces of art, including hanging, storing, taking measurements, photographing, assessing and describing condition, identifying and recording details, etc.

·       Worked in close collaboration with senior staff and gallery associates to ensure accurate documentation of the association’s collection

Gallery in Orvieto (GIO) – Orvieto, Italy                                                                                     Aug. 2023 – Dec. 2023

Gallery Sitter 

·       Assisted with set up for the gallery’s successful grand opening

·       Gallery sat for the program-owned gallery space on Orvieto’s central street; oversaw the showing of collections from various artists, such as printmaker Brenton Good

·       Discussed artwork with visitors while responding to queries

Gordon in Orvieto Program – Orvieto, Italy                                                                                     Aug. 2023 – Dec. 2023   

Art & Humanities Student 

Resided in a refurbished convent in the hill town of Orvieto, Italy, as a member of an intensive program on Italian art, literature, and history, as well as communal living.

·       Collaborated with program staff to facilitate special events in Orvieto 

·       Studied classical art and architecture firsthand in historically significant art museums across Italy such as the Uffizi Galleries, Castelvecchio, the Vatican, and countless convents and cathedrals

Hilltop Public House – Montgomery, AL                                                                                        June 2024 – Present

Laughing Gull Café – Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA                                                                                     Jan. 2024 – May 2024

Barista, Cook, and Cashier 

Operates with self-motivation in a key customer facing role within a fast-paced environment as a flexible, detail-oriented, and adaptable team player.

·       Ensures customer satisfaction and lasting loyalty through positive interpersonal relations with clients

·       Created social media and marketing content for Instagram  

·       Exercises managerial and interpersonal skills through training fellow baristas in technical protocol

·       Independently opens café by prepping food and beverages, setting up equipment, and preparing for a full day of operations

Beverly Preschool at McKeown – Beverly, MA                                                                           Feb. 2022 – Apr. 2022

Practicum Experience

Assisted with children’s educational activities in a preschool classroom dedicated to children with developmental disabilities. Created learner-friendly classroom environment which invited children to grow and participate in their education community

·       Applied principles of educational and developmental psychology in a class setting by fostering the environment to the diverse requirements of various students

·       Cultivated learning experiences based upon specific needs of the children and teaching staff

·       Collaborated and communicated with teachers regarding the progress and learning processes of students

SEG Grocers – Niceville, FL and Prattville, AL                                                                                  Aug. 2021 – July 2023   

LBrands – Destin, FL                                                                                                                                            Jan. 2021 – July 2021  

Cashier and Sales Associate

Sold products to consumers through one-on-one interactions, cashiered, and created aesthetically pleasing displays, while attending to customers’ needs and ensuring enjoyment of the store experience. 

·       Accurately managed daily monetary transactions of $5,000 or more with efficiency and handled large volumes of customer purchases; operated point-of-sale systems while processing payments

·       Greeted customers with a friendly face and assisted with any inquiries, ensuring a positive experience

·       Facilitated customer interaction to solidify brand satisfaction as well as comfort and certainty in product 

·       Handled shipments, organized stock, and performed inventory procedures, all with attention to detail and policy

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Library Assistant

·       Organized and catalogued books, coordinated children’s summer reading programs, logged data, and assisted in literacy focused community outreach for youth 

Childcare Worker for ESOL Classes

·       Assisted children with language acquisition skills, while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment centered on learning

Student Government, Retirement Community Peer, Salvation Army

·       Coordinated volunteers and planned for fundraising events and local outreach programs, such as drives and collaboration with community

organizations

·       Promoted awareness of community events via social media 

EDUCATION 

Gordon College – Wenham, MA                                                                                                                                  

Bachelor of the Arts – English Language and Literature, Creative Writing, Psychology

Graduation Date: Dec. 2024

Weighted GPA: 3.9 Summa Cum Laude 

Awards and Honors:

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society Member

President’s List 2021-2024

Assistant Editor of Princemere: The Gordon College Academic Journal

Judge of the Princemere Poetry Prize                                                                        

Niceville High School – Niceville, FL

High School Diploma