Deja Williams
SANTA ROSA,CA
Summary
Freelance Artistic Designer with over 10 years of experience working in the Fashion Design field. Highly adept at drawing/painting and creating apparel from scratch. Outstanding time management, organizational and communication skills. Fluency in English and currently learning sign language. Works closely with clients to create original visions, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines. Works well independently or as part of a dynamic design team. Organized and motivated employees eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Fashion Designer
DeJa Renee Llc
Santa Rosa , CA
2020.01 - Current
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of a fashion design team.
- Developed, designed, laid out, and produced a variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs.
- Used Adobe Cloud to create images and layouts.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
- Utilized knowledge of production to create high quality images.
- Adjusted images sizes and selected fonts for advertising projects.
- Developed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks for 20+ projects.
- Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
- Leveraged qualitative and quantitative data and business analytics to drive design insights and solutions.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Delivered designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
- Contributed to workshops, helping others develop design knowledge and acuity.
- Suggested and implemented strategies and tactics to promote designs on social media.
- Researched development methods to facilitate design implementation.
- Partnered across teams to improve accessibility and translatability of design content.
- Participated in several professional workshops, meetings, and conferences for brand marketing, and development.
Barista Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
San Francisco , CA
2016.09 - 2022.01
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain clean and operable standards.
- Generated a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
- Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases by detailing origin, flavor, and pairing recommendations.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and teas.
- Supported the highest standards of conduct and service to support the company's reputation.
- Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment.
- Supported store managers with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring baristas.
- Implemented recycling and compost programs to reduce trash waste and improve green footprint.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
- Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
- Greeted guests with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Oversaw food preparation, production, and presentation according to quality standards.
- Checked building areas to verify working order and cleanliness.
- Arranged merchandise and built eye-catching displays to increase sales.
- Weighed, grounded, and packed coffee to prepare customer orders.
Cashier
Shiekh Shoes
San Jose , CA
2013.06 - 2016.10
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Collected payments and provide accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Preserved the appearance of the store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
West Valley College
Saratoga, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter High School
San Jose, CA05.2016
Skills
- Vendor Contracts
- Document Organization
- Creative thinker
- Active Listening
- Store Appearance
- Creative Design
- Closing Procedures
- Final Sketches
- Cash Register Operations
- Garment Construction
- Multimedia Presentations
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Support
- Precise Measurements
- Communications Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Client Requirements
- Software Applications
- Pattern Making
- Customer Interaction
- Detail Drawings
Certification
- Certified Food Handler - valid until June 16, 2025
- Certified Responsible Beverage Service Handler - valid until June 17, 2025
Painting
I am a cartoonist painter. I create 1-of-1 paintings of movies, books, television shows, celebrities, as well as everyday people and animals. I have created landscaping and abstract canvases. I've painted on denim, cotton, backpacks, purses, shoes, and bodies.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sign
Limited Working
Timeline
Freelance Fashion Designer
DeJa Renee Llc
2020.01 - Current
Barista Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
2016.09 - 2022.01
Cashier
Shiekh Shoes
2013.06 - 2016.10
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
West Valley College
High School Diploma -
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter High School
- Certified Food Handler - valid until June 16, 2025
- Certified Responsible Beverage Service Handler - valid until June 17, 2025
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