Graphic Designer Growth Opportunities

Nathan Grayson

Germantown, MD *****

****.***********@*****.***

+1-215-***-****

Professional Summary

I believe in applying my very best in any endeavor. I am seeking an opportunity where I can apply my experience while learning the fundamentals of the position. I am teachable, hands on, and a reliable employee seeking employment with growth opportunities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Air Duct, Carpet Technician/ Cleaning & Repair

Ayoub N&H-Kensington, MD

April 2024 to Present

• Read and interpret fabrication work orders.

• Use tools and machinery to shape, cut, and join materials to create finished products.

• Insure quality through a range of skills and craftsmanship.

• Bind, Serge, Hand Serge, Weave, Braid, Stitch, Dye, and Secure, rugs and carpets.

• Scan tags to move materials to the next location.

• Performing mathematics and measurements down to the 1/8.

• Operated professional-grade equipment including rotary brushes, vacuums, negative air machines, and truck-mounted carpet extractors

• Treated carpets for pet stains, odors, mold, and deep-set dirt

• Safely used eco-friendly and EPA-approved cleaning solutions

• Worked in both occupied homes and construction sites, adapting to different environments and client expectations

• Also possess top secret clearance for security restricted areas of Washington DC. Professional Tattoo Artist, Graphic Designer (Entrepreneurship) imagiNathanArt-Philadelphia, PA

March 2014 to Present

• Specializing in the arts of Tattooing, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Canvas Painting (All Mediums,) Drawing (All Mediums), freelance, original, or contract.

• Schedule consultation with my client/ customer.

• Assist customers/ clients with selection of image for graphic, textile, painting, and/or tattoo design.

• Discuss a price and time frame when project will be completed.

• Create imagery matching the customers/clients description, paying very close attention to detail.

• Make necessary adjustments after reviewing with the client/ customer.

• Make sure all equipment is 99.9% sterile at all times.

• Provide a relaxed atmosphere for tattoo clients

• Guarantee satisfaction

• My work can be found on IG: @imaginathanart

Installer, Rigging, Machine Operator, Light Maintenance (Christmas Season) American Christmas by MK Illumination LLC-Jessup, MD November 2023 to February 2024

• Worked on complex large-scale installations in conjunction with other team members.

• Install displays at client locations mostly in the DMV and Tri-State Areas.

• Install work included working on ladders and power/ propane lifts on both interior and exterior decor.

• Used a variety of hand power tools for Basic Rigging Skills, Light Carpentry, and Light Maintenance purposes.

• Aircraft Cable, Basic Electrical Skills, Zip Cord/ SJ Cord Knowledge

• Basic knowledge in operating AWP Genie, Push-Around, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift and Pallet Jack.

• Ability to work in excess of 40 to 60 feet in moderate weather conditions.

• The use of great interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with other team members.

• Maintain a high safety standard and techniques related to installation and removal of displays.

• Driving a 26” Box truck with air brakes along with loading and unloading of displays.

• Assemble all safety kits, tool kits, cable kits (for rigging) and truck kits Professional Automotive Detailer Manager (Temporary Position) Teph Seal Auto Appearance (Euro Motorcars Dealership)-Germantown, MD March 2023 to October 2023

• Maintain the facilities to produce high quality service.

• Ensure customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality service/products, courteous employees and quick response to all customer inquiries and/or complaints to establishing conclusions in a timely manner.

• Driving, detailing, and cleaning vehicles.

• Manage workload for employees

• Closing checklist

• Maintaining and ordering of products and supplies

• Wet sanding and restoration of blemishes, scratches on exterior

• Vinyl application and removal

• Restore headlights from weathering

• Glass coating ceramic certified

Machine Operator/Material Handler (Relocated)

Viant Medical-Collegeville, PA

June 2022 to March 2023

• Adheres to Company Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.

• Operate machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of products with limited supervision.

• Read and follow technical specifications, maintenance instructions and procedures

• Applies expertise within discipline, completes tasks and assignments and provides solutions to problems with latitude for independent judgment.

• Follow established documentation for product manufacturing

• Receive customer supplied and/or purchased materials, including proper labeling, handling and movement of materials and paperwork

• Document all work performed on 102’s and receiving/shipping documents

• Maintain the segregation of conforming vs. non-conforming product

• Performs in-process inspection of all parts and/or assemblies i n accordance with the requirements stated in the work order or as otherwise stated on drawings or work instructions

• Performs visual inspection both unaided and using magnification devices

• Performs various dimensional inspection using specific dies or gauges, or dimensional inspection systems and micrometers.

• Ability to perform basic manufacturing set up tasks.

• Shipping, packing, and labeling under the Mil-spec, SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite shipment requirements.

• Participate in Operational Excellence activities and/or teams

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Handling of materials.

• Relocated to Germantown MD, from Pa.

Delivery Driver/Warehouse

SAME DAY DELIVERY, Eagle Sight Logistics, Omni Lagistics-King of Prussia, PA November 2017 to April 2021

• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes

• Follow routes and time schedule

• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle

• Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints

• Collect payments

• Inform customers about new products and services

• Complete logs and reports

• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards

Concierge, Doorman, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Security(Covid-19 shutdown)

AKA Rittenhouse Square-Philadelphia, PA

February 2019 to March 2020

• Greet all guests with a welcome and smile upon arrival.

• Assist all guests with luggage and check in process.

• Answer any questions and quarrels about the local area.

• Medium security detail.

• Light maintenance duties when needed.

• Housekeeping duties when housekeeping staff leaves or short handed.

• Resolve guest issues or problems with suite.

• Hail taxi cabs for guest

• Deliver packages, laundry/ dry cleaning and mail to guests promptly.

• Create an overall welcoming, safe, pleasant environment and atmosphere for all guest of hotel, restaurant, and bar.

• Covid-19 was the cause of a shut down of operations Warehouse Associate, Equipment Operator

American Medical Depot-King of Prussia, PA

April 2015 to October 2017

• Process, package and ship orders accurately

• Organize stocks and maintain inventory

• Inspect products for defects and damages

• Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments

• Organize warehouse space

• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately

• Check, verify and fill customer invoices

• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations

• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures

• Keep warehouse clean and organised daily

• Unload all trucks scheduled to deliver for the morning.

• Use heavy machinery like power pallet jacks, fork lifts, and electric Hi Lift RC (Joe) to stock merchandise.

• Ensuring all medical products such as oxygen tanks, medication, syringes, etc. are up to date and packed with all accessories needed to function.

Mailroom manager, Printer Technician, Customer Service Ricoh-Chesterbrook, PA

September 2014 to September 2016

•Ensure that all Mail and packages are scanned in to logistics program and delivered promptly throughout site.

•Collect, label, scan, and sometimes package mail for delivery.

•First to respond when printers shut down.

•Answer any quarrels a customer may have about shipping, delivery, and site operations.

•Set up conference rooms for scheduled events and meetings.

•Receptionist duties, answering and directing phone calls.

•Directing guests to their scheduled meeting or conferences.

•Recording all visiting Guests in log book upon arrival.

•Maintained a great report with clients and associates through responding to deliveries, calls and emails with proper edict/communication.

•Informed associates of meetings, incoming calls, emails, conferences, etc. (using Microsoft Office programs) in a timely manor.

Education

Associate in Business Accounting

The PJA School-Upper Darby, PA

October 2008 to June 2010

High school diploma or GED

Penn Wood Hs - Green Ave Campus-Lansdowne, PA

September 2000 to June 2005

Diploma in Art/ Life Drawing

Moore College Of Art Weekend Program-Philadelphia, PA September 2004 to March 2005

Skills

• Illustration (2 years)

• Automotive buffing (3 years)

• Construction (1 year)

• Detailing (3 years)

• Digital design (6 years)

• Peachtree software (3 years)

• Painting (10+ years)

• Mowing (5 years)

• Baking

• Mobile devices (5 years)

• Schedule management (3 years)

• Quality control (3 years)

• Upselling (5 years)

• Auto restoration (3 years)

• Facilities maintenance (3 years)

• Power tools (5 years)

• Heavy equipment operation (3 years)

• Commercial driving (2 years)

• Ceramic Glass Coating Certified (3 years)

• Cash Handling (10+ years)

• MS OFFICE (6 years)

• Mechanical knowledge (5 years)

• Working with people with disabilities (2 years)

• Manufacturing (3 years)

• Roofing (1 year)

• Etiquette (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (8 years)

• High-end sales (3 years)

• Teaching (1 year)

• Cashier (10+ years)

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Forklift Operator (1 year)

• Guest services (5 years)

• Presentation skills (2 years)

• English (10+ years)

• Data Entry (2 years)

• Automotive detailing (3 years)

• Auto Extraction cleaning (3 years)

• Maintenance (2 years)

• Sales (5 years)

• Hand tools (10+ years)

• Dimensional Inspection (2 years)

• Organizational Skills (10+ years)

• Graphic Design (4 years)

• Leadership (3 years)

• POS

• Peachtree (3 years)

• Wrap application (3 years)

• Forklift (5 years)

• Hotel experience (3 years)

• Restoration (3 years)

• Plastics injection molding (1 year)

• Assembly (3 years)

• Excel (2 years)

• Retail sales (5 years)

• Digital Design (5 years)

• Inside sales (3 years)

• Flatbed (2 years)

• Hospitality (5 years)

• Guest Services (4 years)

• Custodial experience (3 years)

• Carpentry (2 years)

• Automotive paint (2 years)

• Adobe Photoshop (5 years)

• Outdoor work (5 years)

• Electrical experience (2 years)

• Drywall (5 years)

• Childcare (8 years)

• Time management (3 years)

• Continuous improvement (10+ years)

• Residential cleaning (5 years)

• Retail math (5 years)

• Phone etiquette (5 years)

• Accounting (5 years)

• Food handling

• Van driver

• Management (2 years)

• Airless paint spraying

• Low voltage

• Supervising experience

• Load & unload

• Receptionist (7 years)

• Dealership experience

• Word (10+ years)

• Working with people with developmental disabilities

• Computer skills

• Microsoft Office

• Heavy lifting

• Box truck

• Automotive repair

• Water damage restoration

• Project management

• Math

• Tattooing

• Cash register

• Micrometer

• Mentoring

• Adobe Illustrator

• Plumbing

• Microsoft Excel

• Communication skills

• Delivery driver experience

• Social media management

• Marketing

• Automotive sales

• Cleaning

• Adobe Photoshop

• CCTV

• Crew management

• Graphic design

• Basic math

• Driving

• Automotive wrap removal

• Data collection

• Order Picking

• RETAIL SALES (8 years)

• Microsoft Office (6 years)

• Google Suite

• Construction plumbing

• Detail Oriented (10+ years)

• Front desk

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Management

• Cash handling

• Carpet cleaning

• Interviewing

• Vehicle maintenance

• Merchandising

• Analysis skills

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

November 2023 to Present

American Christmas LLC

OSHA 10

November 2023 to Present

Obtained through American Christmas LLC

Air Brake Endorsement

April 2023 to Present

Acquired through American Christmas LLC

Ceramic application certificate

April 2023 to Present

OSHA 30

March 2023 to Present

Acquired through American Christmas LLC

Pallet Jack Certification

February 2017 to Present

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

August 2018 to November 2028

ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

Pallet Jack Certification

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

• Valerie Green- Head of IT Department for Temple University IT. 267-***-****

• Stacia- Manager for

AKA Rittenhouse Hotel 267-***-****

• Olivie Volcimus-Site Manager-American Christmas LLC 347-***-****

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