David Ponce
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Food & Beverage Expert with a proven track record of enhancing team performance through innovative solutions and effective collaboration. Skilled in project management and visual design, consistently delivering results that align with team goals. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
Evanston, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Associate Producer
Student Film
Chicago, Illinois
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Organized equipment rentals and inventory for filming needs.
- Participated in daily briefings to align team objectives and tasks.
- Recruited and managed event and location crews.
- Established and maintained all product budgets.
- Created detailed reports outlining estimated costs associated with each project.
- Attended all set calls and monitored quality control of scenes being shot.
Production Designer
Student Film
Chicago, Illinois
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed sets and environments for various student film projects.
- Collaborated with directors to create visual concepts and themes.
- Selected props and materials to enhance production quality.
- Designed work to meet project vision, specifications and direction.
- Researched and developed innovative design solutions that met client objectives.
- Created a series of graphics to be used in promotional campaigns.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with the creative team in order to generate fresh ideas.
Cashier
Jewel Osco
Evanston, Illinois
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at local grocery store.
- Maintained accurate cash register and balanced drawer daily.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Animation
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILSome College (No Degree) - Film And Television
Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Visual design
- Budget management
- Equipment management
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- I was at going to be in development at Target to be a Team Lead (Supervisor).
Affiliations
- I am an artist and in my spare time I like to direct small videos with friends.
Timeline
Associate Producer
Student Film
04.2025 - 04.2025
Production Designer
Student Film
11.2023 - 11.2023
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
05.2023 - Current
Cashier
Jewel Osco
01.2022 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Animation
Oakton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Television
Columbia College, Chicago