Edwin Santana-Velazquez
Aspiring Tattoo Artist
Stoughton,MA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and leadership qualities, experienced at SUBWAY® Restaurants in enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Proficient in digital design tools and tattoo shading, I excel in problem-solving and adaptability, ensuring compliance with industry standards while promoting a positive workplace culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Study Student
Century College
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in different work situations.
- Shadowed experienced artists during consultations and tattoo sessions to gain insight into best practices for handling different situations that may arise in the profession.
- Ensured proper aftercare instructions were provided to clients following each session, promoting healing and minimizing potential complications post tattooing.
- Expanded knowledge of tattoo-related health concerns and safety precautions to provide a safe experience for clients during consultations, tattooing sessions and class.
- Demonstrated adaptability by embracing new challenges throughout the apprenticeship, developing resilience and problem-solving abilities essential for success in the tattoo industry.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
Recycling Sorter
Municipal of Carolina
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained strong attention to detail while performing fast-paced manual sorting tasks, ensuring maximum efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
- Upheld high cleanliness standards within the facility, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on process inefficiencies and suggesting potential solutions.
- Promoted a positive company culture by demonstrating professionalism and dedication to environmental responsibility throughout all work-related activities.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
Manager of Operations
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2008 - 10.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for increased productivity, profitability, and overall business growth.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
Certification - Visual And Fine Arts
Century College
San Juan, Puerto Rico09-2023
Skills
- Fluent In Spanish
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Digital design tools
- Tattoo shading
- Line work precision
- Drawing and sketching
- Strong work ethic
- Design skills
- Hand-eye coordination
Certification
- Century College Tattoo Artist Program - (2022-2023)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Work Study Student
Century College
09.2022 - 09.2023
Recycling Sorter
Municipal of Carolina
05.2017 - 05.2019
Manager of Operations
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2008 - 10.2017
Certification - Visual And Fine Arts
Century College
Similar Profiles
Kolin WilliamsKolin Williams
Assistant Baseball Coach at Century CollegeAssistant Baseball Coach at Century College
Andrew RodgersAndrew Rodgers
General Maintenance Worker at Century CollegeGeneral Maintenance Worker at Century College
Sheila RyanSheila Ryan
TLC Tutor at Century CollegeTLC Tutor at Century College
Jammie BastineJammie Bastine
Front Desk at Giri HotelFront Desk at Giri Hotel
Alphonsus Kalu OkoreAlphonsus Kalu Okore
Teaching Assistant at May InstituteTeaching Assistant at May Institute