Objective

To be part of a robust team that is focused on customer growth and relationship. I also desire to be challenged and extend my industry knowledge where my skills can contribute to the overall team.

Skills / Software

• Logo Design • Page Layout Design • Web Design • Illustration • Instructional Design / Plan O Grams • Proficient on Windows and Mac OS • Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite • Lightwave 3D • Luxology Modo 3D • Autodesk Maya 3D • Z-Brush • Final Cut Pro (video editing) • Microsoft office (Word and Excel)

Education

ITT Technical Institute, Greenfield WI
• Bachelor of Science – Project Management Anticipated graduation September 2013
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Visual Communications 2011

Industry Experience

Design Interchange, Racine WI Intern as Graphic Designer Aug 2011 - Present

• Layout, Logo Design, Illustrations, Photo Enhancing
• Help other team members with their projects

The Strive Group, Chicago IL Graphic Designer Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

• Worked with customers, customer service reps and sales staff to get acclimated with the jobs and meet the customers needs.
• Obtained information to complete a production packet.
• Prepared co-packing and retail instructions including plan-O-grams as needed.
• Attended all pre-production meetings to review assembly of displays, product layout and answer questions regarding the project at hand.
• Started and managed a intranet site within the company, so that all corresponding parties would have access to a complete project packet electronically.
• Created graphics to fit project die lines.
• Worked close with all the structural designers, helped come up with new structure concepts.
• Modeled and textured product and displays in 3d.
• Created sell sheets.

Smurfit-Stone Castle Rock, Jackson WI Graphic Designer July 2002 - Nov 2004

• Created co-packing and retail instructions including plan o grams.
• Cut white samples and assembled mock ups.
• Helped the design team by modeling and texturing product to create a more efficient work environment.

Work Experience

Atlantic Aviation, Waukesha WI Line Service Tech Nov 2009 - Present

• Greet customers as they arrive at the terminal to and from their private flights.
• Assist with any needs such as car rentals, hotel reservations and catering.
• Ensure that their visit to our FBO (Fixed Based Operations) is as pleasant as possible.
• Fuel jets as requested by flight crew.
• Move planes into hangar as needed and or requested by the pilots.

Patrick Cudahy Inc., Cudahy WI Quality Control Tech Nov 2008 – Nov 2009

• Assisted upper management with Spanish to English translation and partner with the departments’ Head Supervisor to meet expectations.
• Worked with the operations departments to ensure USDA & HACCP compliance and overall product quality.
• Checked processing procedures such as cook temperatures, slice counts, weight checks and quality of the food being produced.

AirCraft Image, Waukesha WI Supervisor of Lear Jets Operations Nov 2004 – Nov 2008

• Supervised daily operations of a team of 5.
• Planned the detailing process to efficiently complete the jobs within challenging time constraints.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail with private jets and small aircrafts.