Digital art
ADAM RIVERA
Bronx,NY
Summary
Personable individual with strong organization skills, multitasks and relationship-building skills. Adept in prioritizing conflicting business or customer needs. Successful in working within collaborative environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Promoter
Jack and Shirley (JCC)
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed strong relationships with potential customers for improved brand awareness and loyalty.
- Enhanced customer experience at events with exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Provided valuable feedback to management regarding consumer preferences and competitor activities at promotional events.
- Built professional network to establish and maintain relationships with community contacts, providers and others who may refer potential leads.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative ideas for upcoming promotions.
- Enhanced customer experience at events with exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor
Community Gardener
Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Reduced potential safety hazards by identifying and addressing structurally weak limbs.
- Managed pest issues by promptly removing infested or infected branches from affected trees.
- Improved fruit quality and yield with targeted pruning of fruit-bearing trees.
- Enhanced tree health by carefully removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches.
- Promoted vigorous new growth with appropriate dormant season pruning methods.
- Mixed fertilizer with dirt to enrich soil, placed trees in holes and filled holes with dirt.
- Planted new trees, shrubs and plants to fulfill project requirements.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Improved water quality by conducting regular testing and monitoring of various water sources.
- Streamlined garden maintenance tasks by creating an efficient system for tool organization, storage, and usage guidelines
- Improved local biodiversity by planting native species and promoting pollinator-friendly gardens
Building maintenance
Devereux Millwood
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Improved overall building maintenance with regular inspection and repair of fixtures, doors, windows, and furniture.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Supported overall building maintenance efforts by performing various tasks such as changing light bulbs, painting, and minor plumbing repairs.
- Liaised with building maintenance staff to address any facility issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by consistently meeting deadlines while juggling multiple tasks and priorities related to building maintenance services.
- Scheduled, directed and supervised external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of 2 buildings
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by consistently meeting deadlines while juggling multiple tasks and priorities related to building maintenance services
Education
Animation And Motion Graphics -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 05.2001 -
No Degree - Game And Interactive Media Design
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy MS/HS 141
The Bronx, NY 05.2001 - 05.2017
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Professional relationship building
Team Building Practices
Team Leadership
Time Management
Task Prioritization
Computer Skills
Time management abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Professionalism
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Awards
- UFT Better Speech and Hearing Month Award, May 2016
- Principal List, 2014-2015
- Cross Country Award, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
- Honor Society, Fall 2014 to present
- Track and Field Award, Spring 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Van Cortlandt Greenway, Spring, Summer 2015, Managed and assisted with growing plants and vegetables in local gardens, testing the lake for harmful bacteria, and removing vines that were harmful to other plant life from the lake.
- Jack and Shirley(JCC), Fall 2014- present, Promoted events sponsored by JCC. Competed in Disney Half Marathon, participated to compete in marathons with people from around the world.
References
- Ms. Jamie Abreu, Speech-Language Pathologist, jabreu14@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 796-8516
- Mrs. Barbara Martin, Teacher of Spanish, bmartin4@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 796-8516
- Mr. Robert Dicanio, Teacher of Nutrition, rdicanio@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 796-8516
- Mr. Michael Flanagan, Teacher of Economics, mflanag4@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 796-8516
Extracurricular Activities
Creative writing club, 2017-2019 Achilles Running Club, 2018 Hope & Hospitality Race, 2017 Art Club, Fall 2016 Participated to do training, Fall 2013-2015 Track & Field, Fall 2014
Interests
Drawing
Graphic Art
Timeline
Promoter
Jack and Shirley (JCC)
09.2014 - 07.2017
Community Gardener
Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy
04.2014 - 09.2015
Building maintenance
Devereux Millwood
09.2011 - 09.2013
Animation And Motion Graphics -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
05.2001 -
No Degree - Game And Interactive Media Design
SUNY Oneonta
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy MS/HS 141
05.2001 - 05.2017