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Eliana Witek

Rockford,IL

Summary

Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Experience with working in groups, teambuilding, and problem-solving. Experience handling/solving difficult situations. Pattern recognition skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Artist

Stellar Recognition
Chicago, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with design teams to create visually appealing layouts and graphics.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality print and digital materials.
  • Reviewed project specifications to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and standards.
  • Developed mock-ups and prototypes for client presentations and internal reviews.
  • Created new artwork for use in advertising, marketing and corporate branding projects.
  • Interfaced with art director, designer, production manager and print producer to complete efficient and accurate work.
  • Implemented feedback from clients regarding design modifications.
  • Prepared files for printing according to specifications provided by the client.
  • Utilized knowledge of printing standards to create high quality images.
  • Reviewed proofs from printers prior to final approval for production run.
  • Prepared instructions and guidance for workers assembling final layouts for printing.

Photography Editor

Stuart Rogers Photography
Evanston, IL
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Selected, captioned and color-corrected photos for photo sales, website galleries and slideshows.
  • Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
  • Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
  • Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
  • Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images using computers and specialized software.

Photographer

JC Penney Portraits
Cherry Valley, IL
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
  • Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
  • Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
  • Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
  • Explained price and package details to customers.
  • Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
  • Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
  • Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques.

Drawing Instructor

Young Rembrandts Franchise
Rockford, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
  • Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
  • Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
  • Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
  • Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.
  • Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
  • Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records.
  • Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
  • Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
  • Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.

Instacart Shopper

Instacart Shoppers
Rockford, IL
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
  • Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
  • Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
  • Shopped at customer's chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce and meat and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified.
  • Communicated with customer to confirm clarity of order, shopped at additional stores if necessary and expedited order transfer to delivery driver.
  • Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
  • Followed application instructions closely and reviewed deliveries to minimize errors.
  • Scanned items when pulling from shelves to update system stock information.
  • Secured and stored items until customer pickup.
  • Asked store associates for help locating missing products.
  • Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
  • Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items.

Resident Assistant

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Improved resident outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
  • Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.
  • Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on wing.
  • Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
  • Maintained student safety by enforcing compliance with campus rules.
  • Mediated conflicts among residents and immediately notified supervisors of escalated conflicts.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
  • Completed routine and non-routine resident direct care duties to meet physical and emotional needs residents.
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
  • Assisted students as in developing interpersonal skills and individual responsibility.
  • Supported residents through mental health crises
  • Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings.
  • Communicated regularly with multiple university staff with resident concerns and updates

Dining Services Employee

Creative Dining Service
Deerfield, IL
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Verified compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Distributed supplies, utensils and portable equipment.

Graphic Design Internship

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
  • Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
  • Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
  • Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team.
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Accepted instruction from management regarding assignments and tasks.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events.
  • Worked for on-campus department to gain hands-on experience.
  • Asked questions about tasks to learn techniques and how to operate without supervision.

Warehouse Picker

Lowes Distribution Center
Rockford, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
  • Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
  • Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.

Sales Associate

Target
Rockford, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collected payments and provided 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.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.

Snow Shoveler

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
01.2021 - 05.2021

Shovel snow and put down salt in front of building entrances and on sidewalks

Warehouse Worker

Amazon Air
Rockford, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks and sorted items in staging area
  • Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.

Chipotle Employee

Chipotle
Rockford, IL
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Remained mindful of workplace safety according to predetermined specifications.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
  • Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
  • Greeted and served customers according to company policy

YMCA Kid's Place Worker

YMCA
Rockford, IL
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Delivered direct, supervised care to groups of children between ages 2 and 12.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.

After-School Teacher

Discovery Center Museum
Rockford, IL
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Planned activities and projects for elementary students

Wait Staff Member

Wesley Willows Retirement
Rockford, IL
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware to prepare for large groups.

Education

Bachelor - Graphic Design

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
05.2022

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Inventory organization
  • Work ethic
  • Coordination
  • Basic math
  • People skills
  • Multitasking
  • Collaborator
  • Problem-solver
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Organization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Computer skills
  • Teambuilding
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Logo creation
  • Trend Research
  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Consumer product development
  • Project management abilities
  • Production standards
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Corporate branding
  • Advertising familiarity
  • Digital graphics
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Production Artist

Stellar Recognition
02.2024 - Current

Photography Editor

Stuart Rogers Photography
06.2023 - 12.2023

Photographer

JC Penney Portraits
10.2022 - 06.2023

Drawing Instructor

Young Rembrandts Franchise
10.2022 - 05.2023

Instacart Shopper

Instacart Shoppers
06.2022 - 10.2022

Graphic Design Internship

Trinity International University
09.2021 - 12.2021

Resident Assistant

Trinity International University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Warehouse Picker

Lowes Distribution Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Target
06.2021 - 08.2021

Dining Services Employee

Creative Dining Service
01.2021 - 05.2022

Snow Shoveler

Trinity International University
01.2021 - 05.2021

Warehouse Worker

Amazon Air
06.2020 - 08.2020

Chipotle Employee

Chipotle
05.2019 - 01.2020

YMCA Kid's Place Worker

YMCA
04.2019 - 01.2020

Wait Staff Member

Wesley Willows Retirement
09.2018 - 12.2018

After-School Teacher

Discovery Center Museum
08.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor - Graphic Design

Trinity International University

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College
Eliana Witek