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Esther Ling

Esther Ling

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Hardworking Quick learner clay addict familiar with all things clay including glaze making, processing clay, kiln maintenance, bisque and glazeware preparation. Great multitasker with skills in photography and copywriting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Assistant

Mongey Ceramics
01.2023 - Current
  • creating glazes by methodically following recipes and ensuring right consistency
  • prepping bisque and glazeware including sanding
  • weighing and wedging and reclaiming clay
  • studio cleanliness and kiln maintenance
  • packing orders, ensuring timely delivery for clienteles

Barista

Oide Coffee
09.2022 - Current
  • curating a space that is welcoming for regulars and newcomers
  • Prepared and served specialty coffee drinks with excellent presentation and taste
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by quickly resolving customer complaints and inquiries
  • Multitasking expert while maintaining great customer service

Freelance Photographer

Self
01.2011 - Current
  • Working on a new photobook Reborn, intimate documentation of a new life beyond death.
  • Self-published a photobook, Dead Space, a personal project that explores the relationship between the dead and dying behind the scenes documentation of the funeral industry.
  • Published two documentary books, Narrative and Anthology, in collaboration with Servants of Hawthorn a NFP organization that connects the houseless with long term stable housing and support
  • Featured in StreetStop, first photojournal focused on analog street photographers in Melbourne
  • Managed an photo agency AEVOE, focusing on fashion visual image makers
  • Worked with several agencies such as Melbourne International Film Festival, St Kilda Music Festival, National Gallery of Victoria, Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival,
  • Clients list include Amnesty Australia, Flemington and Kensington News, Live beyond the Line, Fashion Journal, MIFF, VAMFF and Centre of Contemporary Photography.

Assistant Manager

A-OK Commissary / Aritzia
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Implementing and creating systems to monitor and track inventory
  • Conducted ongoing training sessions to ensure employees had a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
  • Managed the recruitment process, trained and mentored new hires, and provided guidance to existing team members
  • Developed and maintained an up-to-date database of contacts and vendors, ensuring accurate and timely communication

Manager + Coffee Trainer

Proud Mary Coffee, Melbourne
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Creating a world class specially curated one of a kind black coffee bar experience by providing a sense of openness and a place of warmth as well as hosting cupping and coffee knowledge classes for anyone that walks through the door
  • Aunty Pegs was voted #1 in beanhunter in the two years I worked there
  • Managing coffee waste each week which requires communication between all departments including roasters and green bean buyers
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating online store and communicating with customers daily
  • Meeting monthly KPI with both retail, instore and online
  • Inventory control of both instore and online products

Education

Cert II - Basic Counselling Skills

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
2023

Cert IV in Hospitality Management -

Collingwood Coffee College, Melbourne
12.2018

Honours in Bachelor of Arts (Photography) -

Photography Studies College
Melbourne Australia
08.2015

Skills

  • Production experience - concise, clean and quick learner
  • Inventory Organization
  • Marketing support - photography and social media
  • Clay Preparation Techniques
  • Production and processing clay

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Studio Assistant

Mongey Ceramics
01.2023 - Current

Barista

Oide Coffee
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

A-OK Commissary / Aritzia
05.2020 - 09.2022

Manager + Coffee Trainer

Proud Mary Coffee, Melbourne
01.2018 - 10.2019

Freelance Photographer

Self
01.2011 - Current

Cert II - Basic Counselling Skills

Vancouver Community College

Cert IV in Hospitality Management -

Collingwood Coffee College, Melbourne

Honours in Bachelor of Arts (Photography) -

Photography Studies College

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