Hello everyone,

           I've been reading the newsgroups e-mails for some time now but have yet to write one myself.  Let me start off like most do and introduce myself.  I'm a May 2000 graduate from Mary Baldwin College.  I have a BA in Arts Management (Fine Art) and an almost minor in Historic Preservation.  Unfortunately, I cannot find a job in my field.  I had two wonderful internships with The Staunton/Augusta Art Center and The Beverley Street Studio School. (Someone suggested before that internships where key to beefing up a resume) I also have a lot of customer service experience, ie I'm somewhat of a people person.  And am very good with computers.  However, whenever I apply for even an assistant position I got shot down.  I get offered ticket booth, gift shop and telemarketing jobs.  Right now I'm substitute teaching to pay my bills, and I went ahead and took the Praxis II for Art Education.  I might just be at my wits end before long.  I've been toying around with the idea of grad school.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  (Sorry for all the whining)  If anyone would like to see my resume, e-mail me back and I'd be happy to forward it.  

                                                                   Thanks,

                                                                       Bethany A. Sandone