Bryant Valdez
Ephrata,WA
Summary
Dynamic Graphic Artist and prior Packaging Manager(who is also proficient in laborious tasks) with a proven track record at 420 Farms LLC, mastering Adobe Creative Suite and inventory management. Excelled in branding strategies and project management, significantly enhancing brand identity and operational efficiency. Skilled in creating impactful visual content and leading teams to exceed production goals. Passionate about innovative design and effective team coaching and team building.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist
420 Farms LLC
Quincy, Washington
10.2019 - Current
- Developed original artwork, illustrations, logos, banners, icons and other design assets.
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters, and other promotional materials.
- Created print materials, such as printed labels for packaging, flyers, and other promotional materials.
- Utilized strong typography skills when creating text heavy designs.
- Developed creative concepts that are in line with brand identity guidelines.
- Proficient in operating an Afina large-volume printer for labels and stickers.
- Maintained inventory and ensured the product was the same amount physically as shown in our records.
- General labor whenever needed
Packaging Manager
PDT Technologies
Quincy, Washington
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Coached packaging employees to improve performance and resolve inconsistency issues.
- Reviewed quality control and ensured that expectations on each order were properly met.
- Packaged items manually by placing in boxes and surrounding with protective materials.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Introduced and enforced new standard operating procedures, including a written version.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Managed inventory, including completely getting our inventory under order and control, as no one created an actual inventory-keeping system prior to my arrival.
Preparation Operator
Lamb Weston
Quincy , Washington
10.2010 - 04.2016
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer product specifications.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Set up tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Desert Sands Charter Highschool
Palmdale, CASkills
- Advertising
- Project management
- Font creation
- Layout design
- Photography background
- Vector artwork
- Branding strategies
- Motion graphics
- Video editing
- Typography design
- Corporate branding
- Digital illustration
- Social media graphics
- Logo design
- Sketching and drawing
- Adobe creative suite
- Logo creation
- Inventory Management
- High volume printer operator
- Grow flow live
Accomplishments
- Broke Production record at Lamb Weston.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Graphic Artist
420 Farms LLC
10.2019 - Current
Packaging Manager
PDT Technologies
09.2016 - 06.2019
Preparation Operator
Lamb Weston
10.2010 - 04.2016
Desert Sands Charter Highschool
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