Graphic Design E-Commerce
Resume:
KATHRYN SCHINKEL
Gig Harbor, WA *8332
www.kgsdesignstudio.com
***************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Graphic Design Experience: logo design, event posters, bag designs, illustrations, magazine ads, and website headers. Graphic Design Skills: mid-century modern, minimal, and illustration. Graphic Design Applications: Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat). Asana and Google applications
(PowerPoint, Gmail, and Doc).
Shopify e-commerce store via iPad and MacBook. Shopify point of sale (POS) via iPad. Square e-commerce store via iPad and MacBook. Square Retail (POS) via iPad. Soft Skills: time management, organization, working well with others, communication, and calm under pressure. EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
August 2022
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Relevant coursework: Illustration, Interface Design, Typography, Advertising Graphic Design, and Layout and Design. Associate of Arts, Transfer Degree
December 2019
Olympic Community College, Bremerton, WA
EXPERIENCE:
Sales Associate - Paper Luxe, Gig Harbor, WA
January 2023 - Present
Complete store tasks and product transfers between stores independently and in collaboration with others. Provide excellent customer service from the time the customer walks into the store to when they leave. Use Shopify for product transfers, transactions, printing product bar codes, and exporting and importing products from one store to another.
Reconcile finances before the store opens or after the store closes to make sure everything is correct before making transactions throughout the day.
Active listening to customers about how they would like their gifts wrapped, walking around the store, and rearranging merchandise to make space for new merchandise.
Freelance Graphic Designer - KGS Design Studio, Gig Harbor, WA August 2022 - Present
Created a logo and email signature blocks for TLS Transaction Services, LLC. Collaborating with the Canterwood HOA office to create a color palette and chose typefaces for Canterwood website and gate signs.
Illustrate variety of prints, stickers, and cards for KGS Design Studio. Collaborating with Port Orchard Natural Medicine & Aesthetics to create an magazine ad for an event taking place in Canterwood for medical devices.
Graphic Design Intern - MADAK, Stanwood, WA
June 2022 - August 2022
Part of the MADAK Creative Team and worked with Strategy Team regularly. Used Asana application to collaborate with team members and keep ongoing projects, schedules, and client requests organized. Worked on variety of projects; illustrative bag design, print ads, digital ads, Canva templates, website headers, and logo refresh work.
Completed over 40+ projects, with a combination of independent work and collaboration with others. Focused on 6 different clients; reviewed requirements, submitted drafts/ideas for review and completing revisions for client feedback.
Sales Associate - J. Jill, Gig Harbor, WA
October 2017 - May 2019
Provided excellent customer service in-person and remote clients; utilized active learning to understand client needs, resolved conflicts, and handled financial transactions.
Multi-tasked between cleaning the store, organizing clothing, and collaborating with others with store displays while making sure customers are top priority.
Keeping the backroom walkable and organized during busier times of the month when there is a higher volume of clothing.
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