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Education
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Certification
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La Rienda and Dwight’s Denim Vintage Retail
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Cedar McDaniel
Open To Work

Cedar McDaniel

Tucson,AZ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Vintage Designer Cake Decorator-Office ManagerDesignerDigital Designer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Tucson, AZ
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work weekTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Vintage Designer

ESAM Farms
Tucson, Arizona
05.2026 - Current
  • Designed innovative digital assets to elevate marketing campaigns and social media presence.
  • Created innovative marketing materials enhancing advertising effectiveness.
  • Spearheaded visual content creation for social media campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Conducted analysis of design trends to enhance product presentation and packaging.
  • Collaborated in brainstorming sessions generating unique design ideas and concepts.
  • Implemented graphic design software to develop premium visual assets for marketing
  • Produced visually striking and intuitive designs enhancing user experience.
  • Analyzed industry trends in digital media technology and web design best practices
  • Collaborated with designers to understand project requirements and deadlines.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Handled and serviced leatherworking apparatus like punches, hammers, skivers, and stitching machines.
  • Operated sewing machines to assemble garments according to specifications.
  • Precisely cut fabric according to design specifications for garments.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and consistency before delivery.
  • Maintained sewing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Utilized pattern-making tools to create custom designs.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on soldering equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected solder joints for quality and consistency.
  • Analyzed blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.

Cake Decorator-

Culinary School
Tucson, Arizona
08.2025 - Current
  • Crafted pastry items adhering to quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation standards.
  • Maintained safe and sanitized work area through diligent washing of utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Adorn cakes, cupcakes, and pastries in alignment with customer requests.
  • Designed icing and fondant using precise techniques for cake decoration.
  • Applied safe food handling practices to maintain hygiene during decoration.
  • Experimented with innovative design techniques to enhance cake presentation.
  • Mixed frosting colors and flavors to achieve desired aesthetic effects.
  • Prepared buttercream and icings for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food storage to ensure quality.
  • Measured ingredients accurately according to bakery recipes for consistency.
  • Crafted 3D figurines from fondant for specialty cake incorporation.
  • Aligned designs with brand image while meeting usability and website standards.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Altered and hemmed vintage and modern garments to create custom-fitted styles.

Office Manager

Jacobson Homes Llc
Tucson, Arizona
10.2025 - 05.2026
  • Managed office operations and organized filing systems to enhance document retrieval and efficiency.
  • Oversaw supply inventory and ordered materials to maintain consistent availability for office needs.
  • Coordinated daily site activities to optimize operations and ensure seamless workflow.
  • Managed photography projects from concept to completion for client campaigns.
  • Edited images using industry-standard software to enhance quality and appeal.
  • Trained junior photographers on equipment use and best practices in photography.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Gregory School
Tucson, AZ
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Pima Culinary College
Tucson, AZ
08-2026

Portfolio

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My digital art
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Materials
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My leather tools
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My embroidery
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My vintage jackets

Skills

  • Graphic design
  • Cake decorating
  • Food handling safety

Certification

  • Baking and Pastry Arts Certified

Affiliations

  • La Rienda Stables
  • Dwight’s Denims

La Rienda and Dwight’s Denim Vintage Retail

  • This is my current part time job, I mostly work in regards to vintage fabrics and repairs to sell on our persona/buisness accounts

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Vintage Designer

ESAM Farms
05.2026 - Current

Office Manager

Jacobson Homes Llc
10.2025 - 05.2026

Cake Decorator-

Culinary School
08.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

The Gregory School

High School Diploma -

Pima Culinary College
Cedar McDaniel