Brandon Ontiveros
Escondido,CA
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service
Swamis Café
Escondido, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Assist servers with table setup and clearing
- Provide excellent customer service by ensuring a tidy and welcoming environment
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction
Licensing Coordinator for Apparel
Mad Engine
San Diego, USA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for reviewing and submitting products, starting from concept, to pre-production, and to final contractual samples.
- Worked in several portal and server sites, such as Nuxeo, Star Labs (WB), Media Box, Disney OPA, Brand Comply, and SharePoint.
- Worked closely with licensing partners to ensure brand compliance and approvals in a timely manner.
Contractor
Medline Industries
Riverside, USA
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for preparing and installing various medical equipment and devices.
- Ensured all equipment was safely installed and operated correctly.
- First responder to emergency floors to deliver medical supplies and safety equipment.
Brand Manager/ Licensing Coordinator/ Creative Development
Rubies Costume Co.
Carlsbad, USA
04.2011 - 04.2020
- Responsible for overseeing as well as developing product for several different studios including but not limited to: Marvel Comics, Disney, Sony, Lionsgate, Scott Games, WWE, 20th Century FOX, WMC Toys
- Would work closely with the licensors to ensure that the product developed was on brand point as well as meeting our safety and cost parameters
- Lead our design team which included pattern makers, sewers, sculptors and painters in the development of multiple product lines
- Developed line plan proposals based on the customers needs, critical for purchasing
- Collaborated with design teams on products from the beginning with concept development through product completion
- Approved all items created by the design team prior to sending out to licensors
- Frequently provided creative changes as necessary
- Responsible for reviewing and submitting product starting with the early concept stage to final contractual samples
- Was in close contact with the licensors to ensure that product was reviewed and approved in a timely manner
- Would work in a 'Think-Tank' type atmosphere on coming up with new and innovative product including: but not limited to costumes, masks, accessories, make-up and statues
- Lead coordinator with our Mexico facility in the manufacturing, shipping and delivery of goods
- Worked in direct sales with customers at several major conventions including: San Diego Comic Con, Blizzcon, Wondercon and Halloween & Party Expo
- Lead a small team at several conventions and events, responsibilities would include setting up the booth, merchandising, sales, and tear down
Mold Making and Chemical Technician
Rubies Costume Co.
Carlsbad, USA
01.2005 - 04.2011
- Worked on the direct creation of hard goods including: masks, weapons, candy bowl holders and collectables
- Responsible for the safety and handling of several different chemicals including: polyurethane, silicones, plaster and fiberglass
Education
Palomar College -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05.2004
Graduate -
Escondido High School
Escondido, CA01.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Customer service oriented
- Skilled multitasker
- Creative
- Critical thinker
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Verbal communication
- Research
- Remote office availability
- Customer relations
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Microsoft office
- Basic math
References
- Barron Henzel, Previous manager and Creative Director at Rubies Costume Company, 619-322-1371, barron@henzeldesign.com
- Arthur Savarese, Former coworker and head of sales for Rubies Costume Company, New York, NY, 516-978-4874, artsavarese@gmail.com
- Jessica Jordan, Previous manager at Mad Engine and VP of Licensing, 760-271-7585, jessica@madengine.com
- Cristian Alba, Current manager at Swamis Café, 858-229-8236, cristian@swamiscafe.com
Timeline
Customer Service
Swamis Café
02.2024 - Current
Licensing Coordinator for Apparel
Mad Engine
01.2021 - 06.2024
Contractor
Medline Industries
04.2020 - 01.2021
Brand Manager/ Licensing Coordinator/ Creative Development
Rubies Costume Co.
04.2011 - 04.2020
Mold Making and Chemical Technician
Rubies Costume Co.
01.2005 - 04.2011
Palomar College -
Palomar College
Graduate -
Escondido High School
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