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Gene Washington

Raleigh,North Carolina

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over [Number] years of industry success. Highly creative interactive design and development professional with experience in business development. Critical thinker offering exceptional skills interacting with clients, peers and stakeholders. Expert user of all adobe software products, including, after effects, photoshop, lightroom, premiere pro. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Elevator Technician

Oracle Elevator
Raleigh , North Carolina
2016.09 - Current
  • Repaired or replaced faulty components to return elevator or escalator to fully operational status.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout of system components and select equipment for installation or repair.
  • Dismantled elevator or escalator units to remove and replace defective parts.
  • Completed thorough tests of installed systems to verify safety systems and correct operation.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Graphic Designer

Self
Raleigh , NC
2013.08 - Current
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
  • Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
  • Worked with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom to design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.

Event Planner

Self
Raleigh , NC
2011.08 - 2019.12
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Launched social media campaign to promote [Type] services.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.

Drone Pilot

Self
Raleigh , NC
2021.05 - Current
  • Followed work specifications to obtain needed photography.
  • Learned and used advanced drone inspection software to stay at forefront of industry.
  • Maneuvered drone around obstacles and obstructions.
  • Helped create and implement innovative drone standards for group.
  • Filed instrument flight plans with air traffic control so flights could be coordinated with other air traffic.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Jesse O. Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2007

Skills

  • Illustration and Design
  • Concept Development
  • Rough Sketching
  • Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Company Logos
  • Color Composition
  • Photography Composition
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Branding Strategy
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Logo Creation
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Adobe Systems Software
  • Selling and Influencing
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite
  • Visual Effects

Additional Information

Hello, my name is Gene Washington and I am a 33 year old self motivated ambitious person, I currently work on elevators for NC State University and am just looking for a career change, I've always had a niche in computers and being in a creative space but never really got the opportunity to showcase my talents. I have worked in a creative space for myself and others for years but never on a fully corporate level. I am not at a point in my life where I want to really follow my goals and dreams. With the pandemic going on it really intrigued me that we only have one life to live and although I've had a very successful career with elevators it became easy and boring for myself as my mind is always rambling for new ideas and new spaces to be creative in. I can honestly say as far as being on paper my credentials may not match up to most, but I have what other people don't have and that is enthusiasm, a work ethic that I can guarantee is unmatched, and I'm very coachable. I am the hardest worker anyone I cross paths with has ever known and I would love to finally be able to showcase my love and admiration for a new field, one that I have been in my whole life. I am a gamble for sure, but Im a high risk gamble with a high reward. I understand that in life most people only get one shot and this is my shot. If you choose me as the best candidate for the job you are trying to fill I can assure you you're gamble will pay off. I just need one shot to truly show how incredible of a person I am and I hope you can see through whats on paper and understand the person you are considering. Thank you for your time and I appreciate the opportunity.

Timeline

Drone Pilot

Self
2021.05 - Current

Elevator Technician

Oracle Elevator
2016.09 - Current

Graphic Designer

Self
2013.08 - Current

Event Planner

Self
2011.08 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Fayetteville State University

High School Diploma -

Jesse O. Sanderson High School
Gene Washington