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George A. Toups

George A. Toups

Graphic Designer
Westwego,LA

Summary

I am a passionate, hardworking and creative graphic designer with an acute eye for detail. I am highly skilled in character concept and design. I work well with teams and have developed excellent communication and documentation skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch/Technician

Safelite Autoglass
Metairie, LA
02.2017 - 03.2022
  • Manage logistics
  • Allocate work orders to mobile and in-shop technicians
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • Route work orders for the next business day
  • Interact with customers on a daily basis and provide memorable, professional services
  • Maintained equipment and company vehicle
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Set up and performed test activities.
  • Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on Bosch Diagnostic Tablet.
  • Performed routine maintenance on glass repair equipment.

Intern

Mandeville Party Company
Mandeville, LA
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Designed logos per customer specifications
  • Advised supervisor on the best way to approach and design customer logos
  • Modified existing images for the company website.
  • Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.

Emergency Medical Technician

CARE Ambulance Service
Harvey, LA
10.2007 - 10.2012
  • Provided emergency medical care and managed patient vitals in route to facilities
  • National and state licensed medical care provider
  • Certified CPR provider
  • Trained and certified in HAZMAT awareness and defensive driving
  • Managed phone lines and incoming call volumes while in dispatch position
  • Managed on duty ambulances and allocated incoming calls to available units.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.

Security

West Jefferson Medical Center Marreo
, LA
12.2006 - 10.2007
  • Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and employees of the hospital
  • Operated and managed the morgue
  • Assisted visitors with finding various locations on and off the campus and, if necessary, escorting them to desired location
  • Assisted AirMed patient drop off on the helipad
  • Managed and secured patient valuables.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
  • Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.

Meat and Seafood Associate

Winn Dixie
Westwego, LA
02.2004 - 12.2006
  • Assisted customers with meat and seafood related questions and concerns
  • Prepared and boiled live seafood
  • Have knowledge of various cuts of meats and how to prepare and cook them
  • Have knowledge of the various types of seafood that is indigenous to the Gulf Coast area and imported from other states and countries
  • Also have knowledge on how to clean, prepare and cook seafood
  • Practiced safety and sanitation procedures accordingly to the guidelines set forth by the company.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Opened and removed raw materials.

Education

Video Game Design

Xbox Game Studios Game Camp NOLA
New Orleans

Bachelor Of Arts - Graphic Design, Applied Business

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2016

Special FX

Techwork Studios Special Effects Course
Covington, LA
07.2019

Skills

  • Issue Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Rough Sketching
  • Information Research
  • Team Collaboration
  • Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
  • Creative Thinking
  • Concept Development
  • Design Research
  • Attention to Detail
  • Fine Arts Training
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Artistic Design
  • Graphics Creation

Hobbies

Building and painting wargaming models

Paleontology

Archaeology

Ancient History

Studying and appreciating nature.

Reading

Video Games

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb

Timeline

Dispatch/Technician

Safelite Autoglass
02.2017 - 03.2022

Intern

Mandeville Party Company
01.2016 - 04.2016

Emergency Medical Technician

CARE Ambulance Service
10.2007 - 10.2012

Security

West Jefferson Medical Center Marreo
12.2006 - 10.2007

Meat and Seafood Associate

Winn Dixie
02.2004 - 12.2006

Video Game Design

Xbox Game Studios Game Camp NOLA

Bachelor Of Arts - Graphic Design, Applied Business

Tulane University

Special FX

Techwork Studios Special Effects Course
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