Cedar McDaniel

• Designed engaging digital assets for marketing campaigns and social media platforms.
• Conducted research on design trends to enhance product presentation and packaging.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design ideas and concepts.
• Utilized graphic design software to produce high-quality visual assets for marketing.
• Created high quality visual designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive for users.
• Researched industry trends in digital media, technology, and web design best practices.
• Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Maintained and operated leather-working tools, such as punches, hammers, skivers, and stitching machines.
• Operated sewing machines to assemble garments according to specifications.
• Precisely cut fabric according to design specifications for garments.
• Inspected finished products for quality and consistency before delivery.
• Maintained sewing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
• Utilized pattern-making tools to create custom designs.
• Conducted routine maintenance on soldering equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Inspected solder joints for quality and consistency.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding tasks
• Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
• Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
• Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
• Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
• Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
• Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.

• Prepared icing and fondant using proper techniques and equipment for decorating cakes.
• Applied safe food handling practices during cake decoration to ensure hygiene.
• Experimented with new design techniques to enhance cake presentation skills.
• Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
• Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
• Troubleshot any issues that arose during the cake decorating process.
• Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
• Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
• Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
• Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.

Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.

• Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
• Followed safety protocols while using sharp utensils such as knives or spatulas.
• Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
• Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
• Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes used in the bakery.
• Implemented innovative decorating techniques to create visually stunning and memorable wedding cakes.
• Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
• Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
• Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
• Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
• Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared.
• Monitored color of baking items to raise or lower temperature or remove from oven.
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• Managed office operations and organized filing systems to enhance document retrieval and efficiency.
• Oversaw supply inventory and ordered materials to maintain consistent availability for office needs.
• Coordinated daily site activities to optimize operations and ensure seamless workflow.
• Managed photography projects from concept to completion for client campaigns.
• Edited images using industry-standard software to enhance quality and appeal.
• Trained junior photographers on equipment use and best practices in photography.