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Book Binder
Castaic, CA
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Bind books, spray coat fine art prints and canvas, stretch canvas, scheduling, customer service, cut photo film negatives, write emails, make book cases, design new products.
Accomplishments
Successfully integrated a new feature to the books which draw in more income for the company.
Skills Used
Book binding, framing, problem solving, team work, patience, design, efficiency, good communication.
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Artisan
Glendale, CA
Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 9 months)
Responsibilities
Construct handmade photo albums for the wedding industry; photo handling; use archival fabric and adhesives; stand long hours; work with partner to complete most assignments; cross train new employees.
Accomplishments
Won design competition in 2013 which my design, the Laurel, has been incorporated in the Cypress Albums Folio line of products.
Skills Used
Fast pace environment with strong time management and scheduling skills; strong leadership and cross training skills; data entry; good control of materials with agile speed.
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Sales Associate
All Pro Sports
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 (7 months)
Responsibilities
Customer service; key holder; open and close stores; cashier; stock and recover stores; design window and special displays.
Accomplishments
Design window displays; my design successfully was displayed at All Pro Sports through the Holiday season.
Skills Used
Strong communication and customer service skills; math skills for cashier services; responsible to carry store key and open and close stores.
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Graphic Design and Marketing Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 3 months)
• Utilized various digital programs such as: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop
• Designed unique & versatile banners, business cards, letterheads, posters, post cards, etc.
• Demonstrated healthy crunch time and project management
• Aided with social media management, event planning, etc.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Columbus Post/FMGOH
Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 (6 months)
• Assisted with specialized color separation
• Maintained brand standard
• Delegated tasks to close newspaper
• Executed article editing
• Page layouts; pull articles
• Light editing in AP style
• Managed/delegate tasks
• Train a new employee
• Answer phones/transfer calls
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Certified Custom Framer
Michaels Stores, Inc.
Jun 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 3 months)
• Built & fit art into custom frames
• Healthy crunch time management
• Dynamic sales associate skills (i.e. cashier)
• Executed professional demeanor
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Mentor in Education
Columbus, OH
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
Worked with campus Counselors to assist student body in best practices for safety related to drugs, alcohol, sleeping disorders, eating disorders and other behavioral topics.
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Teaching Assistant
Columbus, OH
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
Assisted a variety of Saturday Morning Art Classes teachers with leading their classes. Worked with first graders through adults.