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Al McCarthy

Chicago,IL

Summary

Upbeat and energetic individual with extensive artistic experience and a variety of other transferable skills. Always willing to learn. I take pride in doing an excellent job in professional roles. Self-confident Customer Services Representative with two years of experience. Offering comprehensive understanding of creative, constructive management and exemplifying excellent customer service. Successful in delivering one-of-a-kind services to a hotel or hospitality industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Knitwear Designer/Fabricator

02.2021 - Current
  • Design, pattern, execute, and sell hand-knit, machine knit, and crochet goods
  • Work intimately with clients to ensure quality customer service and perfect products

Guest Services + All Day Play

Wag Hotels
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provide specialized and group care to dogs of all ages and sizes to keep them well cared for and safe
  • Thoroughly clean areas dogs are kept and do their dishes
  • Manage time well
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

T-Shirt Printer

T-Shirt Deli
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Organize inventory and stock
  • Wrap and prepare shirts for shipment
  • Design customer requests and provide impeccable customer service

Babysitter

01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Entertain children with outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games
  • Cook for and feed children, and provide emotional support

Costuming Assistant

Watertown Children's Theatre
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Sort and organize clothing for productions
  • Manage dressing rooms and communicate with parents and actors

Stage Hand/Backstage Assistant

Watertown Children's Theatre
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Move heavy set pieces and direct children backstage
  • Reset props and manage backstage mishaps

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 05.2026

High School Diploma -

Waltham Sr High School
Waltham
06.2020

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop (6 years)
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Photography
  • Millinery (2 years)
  • Sewing (5 years)
  • Organizational skills
  • Research
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Presentation Skills
  • Customer service standards
  • Greeting customers
  • Exceptional communication

Timeline

Guest Services + All Day Play

Wag Hotels
08.2023 - 11.2023

T-Shirt Printer

T-Shirt Deli
04.2023 - 08.2023

Freelance Knitwear Designer/Fabricator

02.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2026

Costuming Assistant

Watertown Children's Theatre
01.2018 - 12.2019

Stage Hand/Backstage Assistant

Watertown Children's Theatre
01.2018 - 12.2019

Babysitter

01.2015 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Waltham Sr High School
Al McCarthy