Remember in my post about world building how I mentioned having tons of strange files, from maps to resumes?
I wasn't kidding.
I had one character, a minor background character in a minor background story SO INSISTENT about existing and being fleshed out that I literally could not write around her. She stood in the front of my head, arms spread wide, refusing to move until I sat down to write with her.
Unfortunately, her headspace is very different from mine, so much so that I couldn't get a good bead on her, until I tried to type out exactly what her application to Xavier's kiss would look like. I got with my writing buddy, had her hammer out a few questions the new kiss would likely ask, pulled up a resume writing tutorial, and got this little nugget.
Enjoy!
-R
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Saitou
Hannah
Position,
Gerald's kiss
Manhattan,
NY
(321)
123-1234
RE:
Business Manager position in Xavier's kiss
I
am interested in the position generally because I would like to
relocate somewhere a little less metropolitan but that still has a
healthy arts community. While I would like to continue my work in
managing the business endeavors of those more active in the creative
scene than myself, I have grown weary of the constant political
expectations that seems to be the price for operating in a nest
renown for its culture and hospitality. I would prefer to settle into
simplicity, rather than continue my attempts to duck gracefully out
of the public eye without making a scene. I fear at this point, I am
too well known locally for such anonymity.
I
am interested in your kiss specifically because of its patronage of
the Blue Moon Events at the Asylum. I have worked intimately with a
local dancer troupe supported by my current kiss, and am curious
about the working of this “chimera's nest” as I've heard it
sometimes called. I am also interested in pursuing some of the local
art talent blossoming on the nearby college grounds, perhaps helping
promising young talent network with the right people via my current
connections here.
Qualifications:
over 100 years experience in management and bookkeeping for various
kiss assets, including a 10 year service on the kiss Treasury
committee, business manager of assorted properties, and
promoter/agent for local dance troupe.
Special
considerations:
Adept
at many forms of contact and non-contact alternative feeding styles
(translation for the rest of us: Can feed off things like skin
touch, general emotions, possibly creativity? It could be a talking
point for interviewing, but typically considered rude to flat out ask
in other settings – but important for her nest higher ups to know,
so not rude to ask here), minimal combat skills (read: no
special fighting powers or training. Sub-read: i'm a conniving bitch,
fuck that fighting bullshit i'll just manipulate everyone.)
(also,
the absence of her saying anything else will indicate she's not a
particularly “powerful” vamp – no extra goodies or she'd have
mentioned it)
Education:
She had a degree, in what? Where? Some form of business management.
She likes crunching numbers and organizing things, loves to be a
behind the scenes kinda person, finds it very satisfying when it all
comes together “so effortlessly”
Relevant
Experience:
Currently
Head of Business affairs for SuchandSuch Museum. Oversees events and
fundraising, coordinates food and entertainment for said events,
plays hostess, book keeper, trainer of other book keepers, etc.
Has
managed a performance lounge (Lotus Lounge)
done
work as troupe promoter for [dance nest]
Served
on kiss Treasury board from 19?? to 19??
Has
managed other properties, what? Hotel, I think, and something else...
Other
Experience: Ambassador relations work for kiss, both as solo and
backup to someone else on point. Comfortable dealing with foreign
political bodies, including witch councils, shifters
packs/pards/etc., fey sithens, and various supernatural enclaves and
solitaries.
References
available upon request
- Author's Notes
- affiliations section (handled in “address” cause physical address seemed irrelevant): Affiliations: Gerald's Kiss, Manhattan, New York, Hive of Lord Casey's kiss, London, 1864 (cross check) Current position/rank: Is this a thing? Confer with caitGerald's Kiss in Manhattan, New York, you fucking bitch – how hard is that? From a London Kiss that hived when New York became more than just immigrant port (rough time frame? Quick history ref please) (personal note: captured as part of the british empire back in the day. Classic man want man take man get violent with and accidentally beat to death. Somebody (ooh, who who who?) found her nearly dead in the street, asked her if she wanted to live – what was her answer?!@!)
Current
position: Think about ranking system, but she's a mid-range person,
not quite red shirt but not on the bridge. A useful tool for ranking
members to have with them at various events, but doesn't do a lot of
solo work, out of her own preference and an abundance of people
already willing to do it. Plays hostess at museum events, sets them
up, plans them, etc. but is NOT head curator, so not a big deal to
lose her. Keeps extensive notes, so will be easy to train a
replacement.
- Needs its own section [special considerations], think about how vamps would word that sort of thing: Strengths: Very good at delicate political games, “well cultured”, history of playing the escort, able to navigate nest hierarchy with ease (read: manipulate trouble makers) Weaknesses: Difficulty asserting herself (reword/think that) Not particularly “strong”, relies on wit over might, highly recognizable, so comes with a past (a favorable one, however)
- Handled in Other experiences: Gets along very well with dances (has ballet training herself), handles fey word games well, can even play nice with witches (a very hard trick for some). Has some difficulty with shifter groups when females aren’t taken seriously, but will make threats where appropriate to get her point across (typically however, violence is a last resort here)
- Part of Objective?: The on paper answer is “To broaden her horizons.” Worked into that carefully will be veiled nods to her “situation” that a savvy reader would be able to interpret with ease
- Also part of Objective? The infamous Asylum nest, as well as many local artists, and a preference for dealing with witches over shifters, for example. The local climate seems well suited to her skill set
- Handled in Relative and Other Experiences, I think: Excellent politician/ambassador, plays well with others, knowledgeable about cultural things, could maintain high standards in any snooty business (gods the wording). Helps maintain a sense of kiss harmony, could also help build/maintain good relations with other groups. Also, since somewhat well known, would offer a touch of class (good credentials basically)
- Again, handled in relevant and other experiences, I think
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