Gayle Dar
Victoria,Texas
Summary
Serviced-focused and dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tow Boat Cook
Ingram Marine Group
Paducah, KY
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Collaborated with crew members to streamline meal planning for 12 people.
- Maintain a budget and keep within my monthly allocation
Print Shop Manager/Marketing
Glazer's Beer and Beverage
Victoria, Texas
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Plan, direct, coordinate and design advertisement, banners, digital billboards, outdoor and indoor signage for brands that were sold by the company
- Also worked with the Special Events Manager which allowed me to do the Marketing and Promotions of Special Events
- As a team player, I also learned how to clean beer lines and fix draft installations
- Ordered all printing materials that were used in making brochures, signage, banners, etc
- I had a yearly budget that I was responsible for and maintained
- Managed a small group of people and worked with them closely on what is needed to produce the best product
Owner, Self Employed
Lettuce Wrap It - Drifter’s Bar and Grill
Victoria, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Owner/Operator
- Managed a team of 15
- Weekly food ordering
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Prepped food
- Accounts payable
Print Shop Manager
City of Victoria
Victoria, Texas
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Handled citywide printing operations.
- Developed compelling marketing materials.
- Crafted visuals supporting the promotion of various city departments.
- Directed both sending and receiving of all departmental mail.
- Collaborated with PIO to generate innovative advertising concepts.
- Generated visual aids to enhance branding strategies for The City of Victoria in various media.
Creative Director
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Provided mentorship to over 50 students every semester.
- Instructed on technical layout and design skills with Adobe Creative Suite for print and online advertising.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Houston
TX09.1994
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Concordia University
Austin, TX05.1992
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Corel Draw
- Social Media Marketing
- Project Management
- Project Design
- Beer Draft Cleaner
Certification
Food Handlers Certified
AED Certified
First Aid Certified
TWIC Card
TABC Certification
Timeline
Tow Boat Cook
Ingram Marine Group
04.2025 - Current
Print Shop Manager/Marketing
Glazer's Beer and Beverage
01.2015 - 06.2024
Owner, Self Employed
Lettuce Wrap It - Drifter’s Bar and Grill
01.2013 - 01.2015
Print Shop Manager
City of Victoria
01.2012 - 12.2014
Creative Director
Iowa State University
01.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Houston
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Concordia University