SUMMARY
Goal-driven Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office expertise
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic and Media Design
Advertising familiarity
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
New London, MN
Lakes Area Review/ Oct 2018 to Current
Used Adobe Photoshop and Indesign, as well as Quark Xpress to create images and layouts. Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging. Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs. Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
Designed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs. Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments. Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers. Bartender
Hutchinson, MN
Applebees/ Nov 2012 to Current
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Ordered and maintained inventory of bar products, including alcohol, soft drinks and supplies to drive high volume of sales.
Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
Supported servers by preparing specialty drinks for patrons in all areas of establishment. Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business. Designed and implemented new cocktails to drive customer interest and sales numbers. Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales. Reinvented classic cocktails Long Island Teas and Margaritas to complement new menu options.
Managed up to 20 customers per shift while simultaneously assisting 8 restaurant servers. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate of Arts: Computer Arts And Publishing
Ridgewater College May 2012
Willmar, MN
M
Hannah
Martin
hannahcordes91@gmail
.com
Hutchinson, MN 55350
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
First Place for Advertising in the State of Minnesota "Better Newspaper Contest."