Hi, I’m
Ariel Zachary
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Art student proficient in Adobe and Figma with an excellent eye for detail. Works independently to complete tasks within deadlines. Collaborated with Heidelberg Inc. on magazine designs to enhance publication skills.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cracker BarrelMarietta, GA
Retail Sales Associate
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Conducted training sessions and provided coaching to employees across various retail sites, including both existing stores and new store startups.
- Assisted in full store audits in adherence to the company audit schedule.
- Collaborated in managing Promotional Price Changes, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Handling, and Inventory Control.
- Attended meetings with store, district, and regional managers.
Heritage Baptist ChurchDouglasville, GA
Childcare Assistant
11.2017 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Coordinated and organized special holiday and spiritual events to boost community interest.
O'Charley'sDouglasville, GA
Hostess
09.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Education
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Communications
05-2025
University Overview
- Fall 2022, 2020, 2019- Dean's List
- Hope Scholarship- Recipient
- Awarded Pell Grant, Department of Education
- Additional Coursework in Typography, Digital Illustration, Interactive Media Design, Publication Design, and Art History; enrolled in User Experience and Packaging Design
- 3.12 GPA
Chapel Hill High SchoolDouglasville, GA
High School Diploma
05-2019
University Overview
- Superintendent's Scholar Award Recipient- 2018
- Fall 2018 - Honor Roll
- World History AP Course- 1
- Language and Composition AP Course- 2
- Statistics AP Course- 1
- 3.72 GPA
- Entrepreneurship Pathway
- Fine Arts and Academic Seals
- Member of National Honors Society, 2019
- Member of National Art Honors Society, 2019
- Key Club Member, 2019
- Participated in Color Guard Marching Band, Fall 2016, 2017, and 2018
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Figma
- Branding
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
- Design Research
- Documentation
- Product Illustration
- Image Sourcing
- Esthetic Design Layout, and Typography strategies
- Logo, Website, App, Kiosk, Brochure, Magazine, and Poster Design Creation
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeInternshipLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementLanguages
English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel
06.2020 - Current
Hostess
O'Charley's
09.2019 - 03.2020
Childcare Assistant
Heritage Baptist Church
11.2017 - 01.2024
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Communications
Chapel Hill High School
High School Diploma