Julia Houtchings (She/her)
Currently living in
Los Angeles, California, USWork Preferences
RemoteOpen to roles
About Me
I am a bit of a Jill-of-all-trades and find that my wide variety of knowledge and skills often makes me well-prepared to tackle just about any task in front of me. Recently I completed the CliftonStrengths assessment and find them helpful to share with potential employers. 1) Restorative - I am adept at dealing with problems. I like to figure out what is wrong or inefficient and resolve it. 2) Intellection - I am introspective and appreciate intellectual topics and discussions. 3) Deliberative - I take serious care in making decisions or choices. I like to try and anticipate potential obstacles. 4) Adaptability - While I like to plan and foresee prospective outcomes when possible, I know that it is also important to be flexible when events and projects do not go as expected. Essentially I like to have plans A to Z thought out in case the previous plan goes awry. 5) Relator - I can work hard to achieve a common goal with others who are equally as ambitious and passionate. I consider myself to be passionate, caring, and hard-working. I value justice, equality, and honesty, so I am looking for an employer who truly believes in and actively practices according to those values. I am a creative problem-solver and a grammar nerd. As I am a lover of learning, I enjoy seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and to expand the knowledge I already have. Outside of work, I love to travel/explore, read, sew, crochet, cross-stitch, take photos, and watch TV shows, films, and documentaries, particularly related to travel, culture, history, and the paranormal. I also love languages - I am fluent in French and know some Spanish.
Ideal Workplace Values
Supportive of LGBTQ+ community; women-led; diversity, equity, and equality
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I easily find errors and anomalies in text and images that others often miss. I can visualize potential roadblocks and plan for solutions for them. I am adamant that information be factual and straightforward.
Technical Skills
Hypertext markup language HTML
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Social media sites
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Audio editing software
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
Working AutonomouslyConsistencyCreativityCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Interviewer Experienced with NeurodiversityWritten interview instructionsEmail / Calendar OrganizationTask ManagementConcise InstructionsWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsExtra Time to Process New InformationFlexible ScheduleExtra Time Off for AppointmentsShorter MeetingsPeriodic Rest BreaksUninterrupted Work TimeQuiet / Individual WorkspacesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetEnvironments I'm comfortable with
Ability to be unavailable from 2-3pm Pacific on Monday each week for a personal appointment
🚀Experience
Check out my work
Worked for 8 months from Jul 2016 to Mar 2017 Jul 2016 Mar 2017 8 months | Executive Assistant - Gaynor Law Group Managed busy professional and personal calendars; managed organization of administrative and client documents; drafted client engagement letters; researched information as needed (e.g., potential client profiles); partnered with IT Support to resolve company technological issues |
🎓Education and Credentials
Attended for 1 years from 2020 to 2021 2020 2021 1 years | Santa Monica College Some college (no longer attending) - Early Childhood Education |
Attended for 4 years from 2007 to 2011 2007 2011 4 years | Meredith College Bachelor's degree - French Language & Literature |