- Clothing design and graphics
- Video editing
- Photography and videography
- Surfing, skating, snowboarding
Garrett Connors
Santa Cruz,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Designs Assistant
Designs In Bloom
11.2018 - Current
- Helped with setup and breakdown at wedding venues in Santa Cruz and Carmel.
- Sourced flowers from local farms for floral designs used for wedding and event decor.
Screen Printer
Kustom Culture Designs
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared, mixed and loaded screen ink.
- Cleaned, adjusted and repaired screen printing machines.
- Performed quality checks and cured, folded and packed completed articles.
- Copied customer designs and translated to functional print screens.
Event Caterer
Sand Rock Farm
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Ensured timely delivery and proper setup of food stations, buffet tables, and beverage bars
- Contributed to the setup and breakdown of event venues, including table arrangements, decorations, and equipment.
- Served guests plated buffet and family style meals.
Lifeguard
California State Parks
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around the ocean at State Parks.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Worked alongside law enforcement, fireman, paramedics.
Sales Associate
O'neill Surf Shop Main Location
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Busser/Security
The Crows Nest Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Additionally, assisted in managing security for large events and concerts to ensure a safe environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Soquel High School
Soquel, CAAssociate of Arts - Communication Studies
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CABachelor of Arts - Communication Studies - Current Student
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Customer loyalty
- Team player
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
- Eager to learn new skills
- Experienced in Adobe Software including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Certification
- California Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
- Food Handler Training Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Busser/Security
The Crows Nest Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Screen Printer
Kustom Culture Designs
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
O'neill Surf Shop Main Location
09.2020 - 06.2021
Lifeguard
California State Parks
05.2019 - 09.2020
Event Designs Assistant
Designs In Bloom
11.2018 - Current
Event Caterer
Sand Rock Farm
11.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Soquel High School
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Cabrillo College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies - Current Student
University of California, Santa Barbara
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