Freddie Ipac Franco
Las Vegas
Summary
Would like to change the pace and work flow in a different industry where I’m able to grow learning new procedures .
Professional Painter by trade looking to secure a position with a reputable company. Passionate about artistic expression using acrylic paint ,aerosol cans, digital and other media. Offering years of experience on a wide variety of projects with the use of tools making me capable for any type of job from the office to product assembly.
Currently employed in the cannabis industry for more than 8 years as a consultant while also creating content for their social media and marketing department.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cannabis Consultant / Graphic Designer
420 Sahara Wellness
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - Current
- Welcomed customers as they browsed in the dispensary, helped them become familiar with how things worked in a cannabis retail store. Then finding out how they would like to use the products based on their needs
- Count inventory, Create/Label products
- Perform store procedures opening and closing cash registers including back drawers
- Cleaned and organized the store. Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding shirts, making new labels, cleaning the break room
- Create videos, graphics, and other marketing tools as needed by our General Manager
- Designed compelling visual content for digital and print media to enhance brand identity.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop cohesive advertising campaigns and promotional materials.
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client specifications and timelines.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Cannabis Consultant
The Apothecary Shoppe
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Welcomed customers as they browsed in the dispensary, helped them become familiar with how things worked in a cannabis retail store. Then finding out how they would like to use the products based on their needs
- Count inventory, Create/Label products
- Perform store procedures opening and closing cash registers including back drawers, having the trust of management to handle large amounts of cash with access to the vault
- Cleaned and organized the store. Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding shirts, making new labels, cleaning the break room
Sales Associate / Office Assistant
Blu Marble
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Daily use of computers and a variety of office software applications including Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Shopkeep, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Assist in creating or maintaining the department’s web pages with up to date merchandise
- Responsible for department supplies and inventory in the warehouse and store
- Track the status on orders, purchases from online/ physical locations and distribute merchandise as needed
- Perform store procedures upon opening/ closing cash register
- Clean and organize glassware on display
Paint Booth OP
Deco West
Las Vegas, NV
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Paint glassware in batches consistently w/ limited runs and good coverage
- Keeping a well cleaned work area so contaminants won’t affect the appearance and quality of glassware
- Monitor color of paint consistency in accordance with the guidelines throughout production runs to ensure standards are met
- Make sure deadlines are met based on each orders urgencies
- Operate silk screen presses following all safety guidelines
Education
Diploma -
Desert Pines Academy of Communication and Technology
Las Vegas, NV01.2008
Skills
- Superior customer service and communication skills
- Proficient in graphic design and photo editing tools using Procreate
- Interpersonal skills and friendly demeanor
- Proficient cash handling and POS systems
- Foreign language
- Attention to detail
- Client relationships
Accomplishments
- Won best in Design for StartUp Grind in 2016 which is a competition to develop an app over the course of 3 days
- Supervised team of 3 staff members To execute a mural to be finished within a weekend
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cannabis Consultant / Graphic Designer
420 Sahara Wellness
04.2022 - Current
Cannabis Consultant
The Apothecary Shoppe
06.2017 - 02.2020
Sales Associate / Office Assistant
Blu Marble
01.2014 - 07.2016
Paint Booth OP
Deco West
01.2011 - 01.2014
Diploma -
Desert Pines Academy of Communication and Technology
AWARDS
Won best design at StartUp Grind 2016.