Aaron Ortega
Portland,OR
Summary
Driven professional with a track record of design implementation and building relationships, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and interpersonal skills and producing engaging content for the Dallas Observer. . Proven ability to deliver projects that resonate with audiences, demonstrating creativity and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Whole Foods Market
10.2005 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Writer
Dallas Observer
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
Education
No Degree - Journalism
Brookhaven Community College
Farmers Branch, TXAssociate of Arts - Graphic Design
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2025
Skills
- Project Presentations
- Design implementation
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photography
- Packaging Design
- Color theory
- Illustration
- Computer literate
Timeline
Writer
Dallas Observer
09.2015 - 08.2017
Sales Associate
Whole Foods Market
10.2005 - Current
No Degree - Journalism
Brookhaven Community College
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Portland Community College