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Alexis Upshaw

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dedicated Model and PA with excellent experience in entertainment industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Very reliable serving unique client needs through clear communication and coordinated support functions. Consistently follows safety guidelines for exercise and transportation to avoid injury or discomfort. Honors spirit of empathy and respect to maintain open dialogue and trust.

I have traveled so much in these past 5/6 years and i now have a very good sense of self and have realized i excel when working with people. One of my favorite aspects of modelling career is maintaining and supporting client relations to have an impressive re-booking rate of 75%.

Looking to be a part of a team to strive towards excellence and harmony to achieve ideal outcome of client/ employer.

I have experience in multiple markets:

Australia- Sydney, Perth, Melbourne (3 months.)

Germany- Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Munich, Frankfurt, Cottbus (9 months)

France- Paris (1 year)

United Kingdom- London, Dublin (2 years)

Italy- Milan (3months)

Spain- Barcelona, Madrid, Costa Brava (2 months)

Misc- Brussles, Krakow, Iceland

North America- Toronto, Montreal, New York (present)

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

KULT MODELS
Hammburg, Germany
07.2021 - Current
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.

Model Scout With Kult Germany

KULT MODELS
Hamburg, Germany
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided insight to model agency on which models will be ideal candidates for future positions I.E Commercials, Runway, Campaigns, and social media posts.
  • Maintain Client and public relations.
  • Submit visa forms and reapply for visas for models
  • Print, Scan, Copy in office documents.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Model

Elite Toronto, Supreme NY, Supreme Paris, Women Milan, Chadwick Australia, Kult Germany
New York, New York
01.2019 - Current
  • Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots.
  • Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
  • Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism in over multiple shoots.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
  • Attended over 1000 casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots over 5 Year span.
  • Designed fitness and dietary schedules to meet client demands for photoshoots.
  • Kept up with personal care to cut down on wait times for hair, makeup and styling.
  • Travel internationally alone from a young age, budgeting for international markets, researching the culture.
  • Catching multiple different flights and trains with little to no direction in markets with minimal english.
  • Learned basics of German, Italian, French, and Spanish.
  • Maintain a positive attitude while being told "no" at many castings and auctions but persevering .
  • Maintain positive relations with clients to be re-booked on future jobs.
  • Prepare invoices to clients.
  • Attended over 15 designer meetings to determine guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
  • Worked with reputable brands and had to maintain a poised manner for the media ; I.E: Dior, Christopher Kane, Givenchy, Elle CANADA, Urban outifitters, Top shop, Issey miyake, Isabel Marant, etc....
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment with little to no sleep.

Bartender

Swiss Chalet, Lacewood
Halifax, NS
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Resturant Supervisor/Night Manager

Swiss Chalet, Lacewood
Halifax, NS
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
  • Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips, and securing deposit in vault.
  • Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
  • Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during shift.
  • Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve issues.
  • Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.

Beverage Cart/Golf Course Attendant

Keltic Lodge, CB
Inverness, NS
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Handled clerical and cashier work inside clubhouse to assist players.
  • Logged daily course activities and reported on golf injuries or other notable incidents.
  • Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.
  • Trained in different roles at golf course to help team deliver first-rate support to guests.
  • Observed guests for proper use of equipment and respectful behavior on property.
  • Partnered with golf shop, cart staff and ranger to maintain smooth golf games.
  • Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
  • Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
  • Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Maintained relationships and communicated with customers on a daily basis.

Waitress

The Keltic Lodge, CB
Inverness, NS
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.

Babysitter

Various families, references avalible upon request for privacy reasons*
Halifax, NS
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.

Gas Station Supervisor

Esso
Halifax, NS
09.2015 - 04.2018
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked back shift from hours 23:00-07:00 following guidelines for night time safety.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized washrooms and pump area to aid in spreading bacteria.

Volunteer

Feed Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
02.2016 - 02.2016

- Organize and separate non- perishable food

- Handle products with care

- Customer service

Education

CPA
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2016

Skills

  • 37k Followers on instagram: @lexiupshaw
  • Call Routing
  • Report Distribution
  • Visitor Greeting
  • Organizing and Preparing Meetings
  • Travel Arrangement Coordination
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Reports and Financial Statements
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Calendar Management
  • Expense Management
  • Meeting Agenda Preparation
  • Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting
  • Travel Administration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Proper Phone Etiquette
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Childcare Expertise
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Supporting Artists
  • Photography Shoots

Timeline

Personal Assistant

KULT MODELS
07.2021 - Current

Model Scout With Kult Germany

KULT MODELS
06.2021 - Current

Model

Elite Toronto, Supreme NY, Supreme Paris, Women Milan, Chadwick Australia, Kult Germany
01.2019 - Current

Bartender

Swiss Chalet, Lacewood
08.2018 - 01.2019

Beverage Cart/Golf Course Attendant

Keltic Lodge, CB
06.2018 - 10.2018

Waitress

The Keltic Lodge, CB
06.2018 - 10.2018

Babysitter

Various families, references avalible upon request for privacy reasons*
03.2018 - 05.2018

Resturant Supervisor/Night Manager

Swiss Chalet, Lacewood
04.2017 - 01.2019

Volunteer

Feed Nova Scotia
02.2016 - 02.2016

Gas Station Supervisor

Esso
09.2015 - 04.2018

CPA
Alexis Upshaw