Ilysa Miller
Kingston,OH
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply design skills and techniques in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand competency while facilitating company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Learning Volunteer
Self
Lancaster, OH
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked in conjunction with teachers and other parents to help provide learning assistance for grades pre-k through first grade.
- Conducted research and drafted documents to aid in virtual learning.
- Communicated through various telecommunication methods with teachers.
- Frequent use of digital equipment to illustrate and communicate activities during virtual learning.
- Joined IEP and small group meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Communicated technical issues with the IT department to address problems that arose with equipment and/or software.
Content Writer & Blogger
The Burr Magazine
Kent, OH
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Edited posts for clarity and grammar before publishing.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Wrote stories, articles or newsletters for publication.
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
- Took photos of related subject matter and edited according to blog needs.
- Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Store Associate
Office Max
Lancaster/Stow, OH
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed keen multitasking skills to achieve optimal success.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency.
- Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Answered telephone to give callers store information and look up order details.
Reset Specialist Lead
Kmart
Lancaster/Streetsboro, OH
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Applied skills to complete new store builds, full store resets and specific department updates.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Utilized handheld device to scan merchandise and confirm placement accuracy.
- Removed outdated signage from walls and replaced them with new designs as needed.
- Built and installed fixtures to match schematic designs.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Digital Multimedia Design
The Pennsylvania State University
World Campus05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Magazine & Digital (Transfer)
Kent State University
Kent, OH2014
Skills
- Color Theory & Layout
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Graphic Design
- Website Design
- Information & Design Research
- Print Layout
- Photographic & Design Modification
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Written and Verbal Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Virtual Learning Volunteer
Self
03.2020 - 05.2022
Content Writer & Blogger
The Burr Magazine
01.2012 - 01.2014
Store Associate
Office Max
06.2011 - 04.2014
Reset Specialist Lead
Kmart
08.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Design - Digital Multimedia Design
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Magazine & Digital (Transfer)
Kent State University