Jesse Dunaway
Cincinnati
Summary
I am a dynamic professional with many skills and experience in a wide range of fields who gets things done effortlessly and always determined learning in my professional career. I have a strong background in Digital Media forms such as 2D/3D digital art and graphic design as well as working on professional level of animation projects. I also have 4 years of high end restaurant professional experience as well as customer service for the Tavern Restaurant Group. I have proven ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service quality and cleanliness. I am also adept at multitasking in high-pressure environments, ensuring efficient operations while fostering positive relationships with customers. I am adept at problem solving to get the best out come possible as well as my ability to learn and work effectively with my team in any field I do.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Tavern Restaurant Group
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
- Addressed guest concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a positive dining atmosphere.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
2D Animator
VIZIO
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Enhanced visual storytelling by designing and animating dynamic 2D characters, environments, and effects.
- Participated in pre-production meetings to establish clear goals and expectations for each animation project.
- Enabled seamless integration of animation with live-action footage through careful planning and technical execution.
- Collaborated closely with directors on character development, ensuring consistency across all animated elements.
- Streamlined animation processes through the implementation of specialized software and tools.
- Contributed to award-winning projects by delivering exceptional animation that captured viewers'' attention.
- Produced comprehensive animatics that effectively communicated the intended pacing, transitions between scenes.
- Participated in post-production process, refining animations based on client feedback to ensure final product exceeded expectations.
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were consistently met.
- Continuously sought opportunities for personal and professional growth by taking on additional responsibilities and seeking feedback from supervisors.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while performing daily tasks, contributing to overall operational success.
- Enhanced productivity with meticulous attention to detail when sorting items for accurate shipment.
- Supported quality control initiatives by inspecting items during the sorting process to identify damages or defects.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking sorted items and reporting discrepancies to supervisors.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to optimize workflow and streamline the sorting process.
- Expedited order fulfillment through efficient use of warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
Education
Fire Service Certificate - Fire Science
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05-2025
Associate of Arts - Applied Media Communications
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2023
Skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital Illustration
- Professional Video Editing
- Graphic Design Comprehension
- Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Animation Design Principles
- Strong Multitasking
- Team Leadership
- Quality Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
Certification
IS-100
IS-200
IS-700
Emergency Medical Technician ( In Progess )
Emergency Vehicle Driving Training Program
Firefighter I ( Expected May 2025 )
Firefighter II ( Expected May 2025 )
Eagle Scout
Applied Media Communications Program
Timeline
2D Animator
VIZIO
03.2022 - 04.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Tavern Restaurant Group
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
01.2019 - 02.2021
Fire Service Certificate - Fire Science
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Associate of Arts - Applied Media Communications
University of Cincinnati
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