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Software / Computer / Photography Experience
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Jason COOK

Dallas,TX

Summary

Experienced with coordinating production schedules and resources to ensure timely project completion. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to manage team tasks and resolve issues. Track record of maintaining high-quality standards in fast-paced environments. Results-driven professional ready to excel in production coordination. Extensive experience ensuring smooth operations and meeting tight deadlines. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, consistently contributing to successful project completions. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

AAFES, Headquarters Dallas Tx, EG Corporate Communication
10.2022 - Current
  • Monitored and tracked progress of all pagination tasks for on-time delivery.
  • Coordinated communication between the Liaisons and the Design Team, fostering a collaborative work environment on tabloid paginations.
  • Created and maintained detailed folders for tabloid production.
  • Ensured timely delivery of the Tabloid pagination by closely monitoring schedules and milestones.
  • On average, provided pagination marking of 150 Bugs and Footers, tabloid proof corrections of 225, and 100 Promo Master edits per year.

Visual Merchandiser (S)

AAFES, Robins & Moody AFB Exchanges
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
  • Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
  • Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within the store environment.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in two Main Stores, two Expresses, and 20 other Food and Services Facilities.

Visual Merchandiser

AAFES, Moody AFB Exchange
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Assisted with special event planning and execution, incorporating creative visual elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and support promotional objectives.
  • Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in a Main Store, an Expresses, and 8 other Food and Services Facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
07.2012

Diploma - Game Design

Valdosta Technical College
Valdosta, Georgia
02.2007

Diploma - Engineering Drafting

Valdosta Technical College
Valdosta, Georgia
07.2006

Skills

  • Strong writing skills
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Adaptable problem solver
  • Detail-oriented execution
  • Committed to quality
  • Customer engagement
  • Strong work ethic

References

  • Leah, Miller, Sr. Marketing Manager (Current Boss), (214) 312-2323
  • Keola, Chan, GM JB-Elmendorf-Richardson, (709) 907-753-0232

Social Media Experience

  • As the Robins / Moody AFB VM from 2014 - 2022, I worked social media platforms for the Robins & Moody Exchanges for eight years starting with Facebook and moving onto Instagram and Twitter in the last two years. I have been the administrator for these six accounts since the creation of local Facebook pages for the Exchange. During this tenure, The Robins AFB Exchange Facebook has grown to 2212 followers and Moody AFB Exchange Facebook to 1004 followers. I have included the links below to all the social media pages below for reference.

Software / Computer / Photography Experience

  • I have 18 years of experience with Adobe Creative suite programs to include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, After Effects and 25 years of experience with Microsoft Office software programs Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. I have been using computers with the Microsoft Operating system since Windows 95 and Macintosh since 2009.
  • With this experience, I have learned the resolution requirements of various medium to include printed (300 dpi), computer monitor (96 ppi), mobile (72 ppi) and understand the purpose of Vector and Raster images and their implementation. I am well versed in organizing files in digital format. I currently have my over 300GB of files that I use for Visual Merchandizing organized for ease of access.
  • I have experience with digital photography using point-and-shoot, DLSR cameras and editing the photos if necessary, using Adobe Photoshop. The classes I took in college help provide a foundation to provide the best photograph composition using the appropriate lens, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO setting. I am well verse in the process of setting up items and products for professional pictures for display and production. I am active computer gamer and custom build my own PCs. This knowledge allows me to better understand the inner workings of computers and when I create digital work, I use a stylist tablet that allow me to make precision edits to work efficiently to maximize production.

Timeline

Production Coordinator

AAFES, Headquarters Dallas Tx, EG Corporate Communication
10.2022 - Current

Visual Merchandiser (S)

AAFES, Robins & Moody AFB Exchanges
07.2016 - 09.2022

Visual Merchandiser

AAFES, Moody AFB Exchange
12.2014 - 07.2016

Diploma - Game Design

Valdosta Technical College

Diploma - Engineering Drafting

Valdosta Technical College

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art

Valdosta State University