Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Janet Brandt

Milwaukie,OR

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management skills, honed as a Personal Assistant with a well known private party. Proven ability to enhance business processes through effective communication and organization. Creative thinker adept at multitasking, with a track record of delivering high-quality design projects on tight deadlines.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphics Designer

Janet Brandt Design
09.1992 - 01.2021
  • Developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
  • Designed the interior layouts for technical manuals and books.
  • Designed the interior layouts for middle school text books.
  • Placed art, graphs, and other visual materials.
  • Readied completed designs for printing.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and meeting tight deadlines consistently.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods

Personal Assistant

Priscilla Bernard Wieden
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
  • Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
  • Wrote philanthropic checks at years end.

Sales Associate

New Seasons Market Concordia
01.2010 - 03.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Mount Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
06-1990

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06-1982

Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying And Merchandizing

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
06-1970

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creative thinking capacity

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Priscilla Bernard Wieden
09.2016 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

New Seasons Market Concordia
01.2010 - 03.2017

Graphics Designer

Janet Brandt Design
09.1992 - 01.2021

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Mount Hood Community College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Portland State University

Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying And Merchandizing

Fashion Institute of Technology

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE