Thursday, June 11, 2009

Friday, January 23, 2009

Hello, non existent readership....

I must write. One of my too-late-to-count new year's resolutions is to blog here everyday. That frequency could prove outlandish due to my lack of motivation for much these days. Alas, there is no excuse as I still do not have a job in New York. Oh bother! The good news is that I have the third and final interview with a clothing line I adore this coming Monday. Yes, I did make it to the last round. I am not overjoyed yet. Low expectations grant a low percentage of let downs. God, I am such a debbie downer.
Memphis, I miss your clean(er) air, your sky full of stars outside my little farmhouse, the nooks worth hours of exploring and driving about. I do not miss the drama of midtown and a few of you folks who have no class. It's true. I actually believe I truly 'hate' someone. For those who know me, really know me, you know my heart is true and loyal. Crazy in the head, yes, and well aware. Also, prone to panic attacks, full of obsessive compulsive disorders, tired, neurotic.... okay. Finished there. It truly took a lot for a true dislike to rear it's nasty self and mature into a Hate. Overall, life is good and moving upward. I am not too starving and I am loved. I could be in a worse city while depressed. Like Memphis. Or, Houston. Gross.

Love always and forever till you fucking cross me, Candace

Monday, January 19, 2009

My resume.

Moved to NYC early November. Still no job. I've been applying and hustling myself betwixt bouts of depression and breakdowns. It's been a rough ride. The roughest and toughest and loneliest time in my life, well, the second loneliest time ever. No need to expound on the former. Just trust me, it sucked. Sooooo I'm posting my resume here for everyone, no one and anyone to let me know what the hell is wrong with me. Not enough experience? Starting a business, getting married and graduating college concurrently was not a good idea? A deterrent to my maturation? The whole process of having to create a resume for the first time was a downer. If I was 21 years old, maybe this would look alright. I'm not. An old woman and a month away from 30. Old. The formatting got messed up in the copy/paste process. Go ahead, bring it all on at once. Woe is me.





37 Driggs Avenue apt. 3c
Brooklyn, ny 11222
901.262.6610
candacecmills@gmail.com

CANDACE MILLS

OBJECTIVE


Seeking employment as a representative for a gallery or arts organization or the fashion industry.

EXPERIENCE


2 Chicks and a Broom—Memphis, TN (June 2002-September 2008) Owner


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Developed concept of Memphis’ first and only green cleaning company
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Moved company from a home office to a commercial location
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Opened a retail store to the public.
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Conceived and co-authored training handbook
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Managed payroll and acted as office manager
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Responsible for all advertising. Coordinated local music and art events to promote business. Hosted annual party, funds of which were donated to local charities
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Acted as liaison with accountants and lawyers
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Hired and oversaw 28 independent contractors and 2 full-time staff
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Managed scheduling of 800 clients with employees, as well as all client feedback
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Administered training and monitored work performance of independent contractors and staff
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Acted as representative of business in Memphis Area Women’s Council


T.R. Mills Contractors, Inc- Memphis, TN (August 2006- February 2007) Office Manager


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Assisted company in duties of payroll, accounts receivables, contract preparation and job bids.
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Ensured all contracts and regulations documents of projects were current and in accordance with governmental or legal regulations.
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Received cash and check receipts, maintained ledger book and computer record of bank deposits
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Wrote and distributed employee and contractor checks
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Posted billing and ran various invoices for member and non-member agencies




EDUCATION


Alt.consulting: FastTrac program for entrepreneurs, 2005


University of Memphis: Bachelor of Arts, 2003

Major: Modern European History


Institut Catholique de Paris: Summer program, 2001

REFERENCES
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