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Hi, I’m Juniper Blue. I have diverse experience working in fast-paced environments like Brewista at 7 Brew, as well as roles in communication studies, theater technical production, and research. I pride myself on being organized, adaptable, and great at engaging with people efficiently and kindly.
I hold degrees in Anthropology and Communication Studies and enjoy supporting students and teams through instructional, technical, and organizational roles. Whether it’s managing production schedules or taking care of customer service tasks, I aim to bring my best to every situation with a friendly and approachable attitude.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graduate Assistantship at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Assistant Technical director for Kleinau Theatre managing lighting and creating videos for performances. Taught one section of CMST 101 Intro to Oral Communication, creating lectures, designing activities, grading assignments, and assisting students with speeches.
Research Fellow at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024Gathered information for thesis research and participated in cast shows and performance art.
Facilitator at The Science Center
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Cleaned animal enclosures, fed reptiles, assisted with summer camps, ran child-friendly science experiments, and worked at the front desk.
Sales Associate at HomeGoods
November 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Performed cashier duties, cleaned and restocked the store, set up displays, unloaded trucks, and handled inventory.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016Cashier, store cleanup, restocking, setup, and unloading trucks on multiple terms.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Cashier, store cleanup, restocking, setup, and unloading trucks on multiple terms.
Extra Help at Center of Archeological Investigation
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022Day camp counselor for High School Archaeology camp, identified lithics, data entry, shovel tests, and screening dirt.
Laboratory Assistant at Center of Archeological Investigation
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022Rehabilitation and inventory of Black Mesa Arizona Project, scanning documents, and data entry into relational database.
Photographer at Daily Egyptian
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Photographed events, collected names and personal info, edited photos, and wrote captions.
Gallery Docent at University Museum
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019Welcomed guests, took attendance, answered questions, worked museum openings, put artifacts away, and set up exhibits.
Administrative Assistant/Accountant at Gurstel/Neuheisel
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Handled wage and bank discharges, sorted and sent mail, mailed legal documents, filing, requests for checks, sorted recorded mail from courts, account corrections, and looked up people.
Assistant at Whale Tree Studio
May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016Cleaned and organized salamanders for photo shoots, assisted with photos, acted as secretary, pinned and cut patterns, and cleaned the studio.
Assistant at Ebay Store
August 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016Organized, cleaned items for sale, photographed items, and managed shipping.
Library Assistant at Dean Warren
June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015Handled library inventory, folded and stored fabric samples, and helped clients locate samples.
Shop Hand at 3 Monkeys Print and Design
August 1, 2012 - May 31, 2015Picked and weeded vinyl, assisted with installations, communicated with customers about orders, and printed and folded order tickets.
Graduate Assistantship at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Assisted as Technical Director for Kleinau Theatre running and adjusting lights, producing videos for performances. Taught one section of CMST 101 Intro to Oral Communication, created lectures, designed activities, graded assignments, and supported students with their speeches.
Research Fellow at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024Gathered information for thesis research and participated in cast shows and performance art.
Facilitator at The Science Center
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Cleaned animal enclosures, fed reptiles, assisted with summer camps, and ran child-friendly science experiments. Worked at the front desk.
Sales Associate at HomeGoods
November 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Worked as cashier, cleaned the store, restocked shelves, set up displays, unloaded trucks, and performed inventory management.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016Cashier duties, store clean up, restocking, setting up, and unloading trucks.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Cashier duties, store clean up, restocking, setting up, and unloading trucks.
Extra Help at Center of Archeological Investigation
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022Counseled day camp for high school archaeology camp. Identified lithics, performed data entry, shovel tests, and screened dirt.
Laboratory Assistant at Center of Archeological Investigation
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022Contributed to rehabilitation of Black Mesa Arizona Project, performed inventory, scanned documents, and entered data into relational database.
Photographer at Daily Egyptian
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Photographed events, collected information, edited photos, and wrote captions.
Gallery Docent at University Museum
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019Welcomed guests, took attendance, answered questions, and supported museum openings.
Brewista at 7 Brew
May 1, 2025 - June 10, 2024Learned to make drinks in a fast paced environment. Quickly organized, cleaned, and restocked the stand. Engaged kindly and efficiently taking orders.
CMST 101 Instructor at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Developed course outlines and lesson plans that met program and industry requirements while reflecting the organization's brand and approach. Supported various learning styles using slides, lecturing, videos, and activities. Provided students with assessment rubrics and constructive feedback.
Assistant Technical Director at Marion Kleinau Theatre
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Reviewed and implemented day-of-show production schedules. Served as liaison for production needs among customers, patrons, and departments. Installed and maintained lighting, sound, audio-visual equipment, and other production equipment. Managed setup, tear down, and operation of audio/video systems, sound consoles, and microphones.
Research Fellow at SIUC Communication Studies
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Conducted in-depth research and data analysis.
Facilitator at Science Center
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Fed reptiles and animals, cleaned cages, and engaged in animal enrichment. Created age appropriate experiments and activities for summer camps. Greeted customers and explained membership benefits.
Sales Associate at HomeGoods / Spirit Halloween
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Welcomed customers and answered their queries. Maintained in-stock and presentable condition of assigned areas. Unloaded trucks and took inventory.
Curator at Center of Archaeological Investigation
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022Managed artifact inventory and data entry for research projects. Scanned and organized documentation within a relational database. Assisted in logistics and planning for field projects.
Administrative Assistant at Gurstel/Neuheisel
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Processed and managed high-volume legal and financial documentation. Conducted database management and maintained accuracy in records. Organized and dispatched legal correspondence and account updates.
Education
B.S. Anthropology at University of Southern Illinois Carbondale
August 13, 2018 - December 28, 2022B.A. Communication Studies at University of Southern Illinois Carbondale
August 13, 2018 - December 28, 2022Qualifications
Dr. Tekla Story Award For Excellence in Performance
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Outstanding Senior in Anthropology
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Outstanding Senior in Communication Studies
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Academic Honors
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Outstanding Senior in Anthropology
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021Academic Honors
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021Outstanding Junior in Communication Studies
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020Outstanding Junior in Anthropology
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020Academic Honors
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
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