Joy Lester

Joy lester

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location of Joy LesterHouston, Texas, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Solutionist, Creative Content Producer, Social Welfare Advocate

  • Education

    • University of houston

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) creative writing

      Activities and Societies: Women's Resource Center, Student Feminist Organization, El Gato Media Network, Houston Hillel, Club Theater, Cougar Underground Gaming Society Graduated with Honors in English Creative Writing and minor in Women's Studies; volunteered with Women's Resource Center and Student Feminist Organization throughout entire undergraduate career; served as secretary and cartoonist for growing bilingual newspaper "The Venture"; actor, director, and scriptwriter for Club Theater.

    • Gia (gemological institute of america)

      2020 - 2020
      Applied jewelry professional - ajp
  • Experience

    • El gato media network

      Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
      Secretary

      Assisted department editors and officers, acting as inter-department liaison as needed; maintained meeting records; contributed creative content to bi-monthly newspaper

    • Michaels arts and crafts

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Jewelry associate

      Managed beading and jewelry-making section of store, providing personalized and knowledgeable customer service with prior knowledge of jewelry making materials and techniques, display set-up, restock and inventory, cashier

    • University of houston

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      Desk assistant

      Managed front desk at Calhoun Lofts, assisted residents with questions or issues, provided information and customer service to current and future residents

    • Fiesta mart, inc.

      Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
      Courtesy booth clerk/barista

      Consolidated and reconciled funds for entire store, offered financial services to customers, assisted with bill and utility payments; prepared and served Caribou Coffee beverages

    • Nordstrom

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
      Rotating sales and support associate

      Assisted customers in fitting rooms and sales floor; provided on-call employee support; organized, returned and restocked merchandise

    • City of missouri city

      Oct 2014 - May 2018
      Permit service representative

      -Processed and issued more than 4,000 permits per year for residential and commercial construction, with more than 300 additional permits issued in 2017 following Hurricane Harvey-Utilized multiple-line telephones, email, and in-person customer service skills to manage clients and establish community relations on daily basis

    • City of bellaire

      May 2018 - Jan 2019
      Permit technician

      -Created and maintained multiple databases to generate department reports, based on revenue and permit issuance, for city manager and mayor -Proofread and edited proposed material compiled by assistant city manager, fire department, and police department to create new citywide employee safety handbook-Processed and oversaw issuance of more than 2,000 permits in eight-month period for demolition, new construction, and post-disaster remediation following Hurricane Harvey

    • Lettuce live

      Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
      Communications manager

      -Coordinated vendors and performed business outreach for monthly “After 5pm Market” toincrease farmers market participation by both local businesses and the Houston community-Created and distributed monthly e-newsletter to subscribers through Vertical Response,highlighting organization events, garden-related news, and volunteer opportunitiesNote: This position was quit after employer refused to pay for services rendered, thus violating the employment contract.

    • Station theater

      Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
      Operations intern

      -Managed front-of-house operations including ticket sales for shows and events, accurate cash handling, and facility maintenance-Elevated guest experience through professional customer service and by performing onstage as member of improv comedy troupe

    • Radcliffe adams barner pllc

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2023
      Office assistant

      -Supported Director of Marketing through web content writing and editing, promotional item inventory management, distribution of materials for firm-sponsored events, and preparation for hosting legal seminars and training-Maintained multiple databases related to client information, on- and off-site record storage, and office operations, with self-initiated audits of the same to drastically reduce firm expenses and increasing accuracy of client billing-Managed retention and handling of public, privileged, and confidential records, both physical and electronic, for over 40 utility and service districts while providing administrative support as needed Show less

    • Station theater

      Feb 2022 - now
      Front of house manager

      -Supervise front-of-house operations including ticket sales, facility maintenance and customer service-Oversee live show production by coordinating with talent, operations team and theater directors

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joy Lester
      Finalist for Volunteer of the Year Missouri City Municipal Volunteer Program Jan 2017 Received public recognition for shelter volunteer work and for creating the Itty Bitty Missouri City Kitty Committee Facebook page to increase adoption rate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cat Buddy

      Issued by Missouri City Animal Shelter on Apr 2015
      Missouri City Animal ShelterAssociated with Joy Lester
    • Hotline Operator, GED Tutor

      Issued by Fort Bend County Women's Center on Jun 2014
      Fort Bend County Women's CenterAssociated with Joy Lester
    • Alumni Ambassador

      Issued by Young Judaea on Jan 2014
      Young JudaeaAssociated with Joy Lester
    • Volunteer

      Issued by University of Houston Women's Resource Center on Aug 2009
      University of Houston Women's Resource CenterAssociated with Joy Lester