Jessica Jarzynka
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
I have a strong background around illustration but am highly passionate about art, technology and the processes for creating.
I am known to have a keen eye for detail, color and composition.
I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a entry-level position. Ready to help achieve company goals and bring any project to life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Designer
Hy-Vee
10.2016 - Current
- EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2017
- Head cake designer
- Decorated and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Designed, decorated and built wedding cakes
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Analyzed customer preferences to design and create tailored products.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
Stay At Home Mom
Home
10.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Associate
Target
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Impress Associate
Office Max
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Guest Assistance
- IMPRESS
- Word
- Publisher
- Laminating
- Photoshop
- Excel
Fashions Associate
Kmart
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Provided product price information to customers.
Filler Operator
Variety Distributions
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Filled orders to be sent out
Fashions Associate
Kmart
05.2007 - 12.2009
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Provided product price information to customers.
Education
BA - Game Art Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Online 06.2025
Illustration
University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC2016
Associate’s Degree - Art
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA2009
HS Diploma -
Tri-Center High
Neola, IA2007
Skills
- Strong illustration skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- Creative Design
- Character Creation
- AutoDesk 3Ds Max Design
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Illustrator
- Mudbox
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Painting
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Cake Designer
Hy-Vee
10.2016 - Current
Stay At Home Mom
Home
10.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Associate
Target
07.2013 - 10.2015
Impress Associate
Office Max
03.2012 - 05.2013
Fashions Associate
Kmart
06.2010 - 03.2012
Filler Operator
Variety Distributions
12.2009 - 06.2010
Fashions Associate
Kmart
05.2007 - 12.2009
BA - Game Art Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Illustration
University of Charlotte
Associate’s Degree - Art
Iowa Western Community College
HS Diploma -
Tri-Center High
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