Robert Smith
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Objective
To utilize my creative soul with the ability to think outside the box to obtain full-time employment in the graphic design industry.
Software Expertise
• Photoshop CC
• Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Office
• Illustrator CC
• Joomla
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• InDesign CC
• Adobe Acrobat
Professional Experience
Yellow Cab Dallas
Contract DART Driver7/2013 – present
Practice proper driving techniques while meeting all deadlines for client pickups and drop offs
Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve clients; commended 6 times for above average customer service
Receive payments from clients and return proper change
Associa
Website Content / Appreciation Program Administrator5/2007 – 7/2013
Managed reward program for company employees and maintained tracking records of rewards given and merchandise purchased through rewards system
Provided high level of customer service and ensured any customer issues were quickly resolved; received recognition 5 times for customer service
Maintained consistent look and feel throughout all web properties
Created, developed and maintained content for organization’s web presence
Big Lots, Dallas, TX
Assistant Store Manager9/2003 – 5/2007
Managed operational and financial resources to achieve set goals
Achieved and maintained high level of customer service and ensured customer issues were quickly and efficiently resolved
Assumed responsibility of total store operation while acting as manager on duty
Ensured the appearance of the store’s interior and exterior were maintained to standards including merchandise presentation and recovery
Allied Security, Dallas, TX
Shift Supervisor1/2001 – 9/2003
Interacted with a variety of persons including clients, public safety officials, employees and the public
Provided continual training for security officers
Ensured post procedures for security personnel were up-to-date and current
Maintained security standards for alarm monitoring and access control systems
Minyard Food Stores, Dallas, TX
Assistant Store Manager3/1999 – 1/2001
Managed overall operation of retail grocery store during absence of Store Manager, including store performance, control of cash, and customer service
Monitored display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions; ensured products were properly displayed and ordered to maintain in-stock conditions
Prioritized, planned, and coordinated work activities, and managed time and resources so that work objectives were met
Scheduled and monitored labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; created action plan to address cost control issues
Walmart, Mesquite, TX
Frozen Food Manager3/1997 – 3/1999
Handled all inventory from frozen food stock and freezers through ordering merchandise and stocking aisles
Maintained price integrity along with operational procedures to ensure company standards were met
Implemented company merchandising programs of the frozen food department to help with sales increases; maintained highest frozen food sales in the district
Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Albertson’s, Mesquite, TX
Dairy Department Manager11/1996 – 3/1997
Ordered merchandise and supplies and ensured product was properly displayed with correct price integrity
Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Assigned other dairy department employees to specific duties
Planned daily operations, monitored and rotated stock following company procedures and profitability guidelines
Education
Westwood College of TechnologyDallas, TX
Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design and MultimediaMay, 2005
GPA: 4.0