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Overview

Work History

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Justin Gaeta

Lake Stevens,WA

Summary

A worldly traveling brand strategist and military veteran, I am an interaction designer focusing on the intersection of people and technology in both the physical and digital worlds. Currently pursuing a BS in Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University, I intend to combine what I have learned through years of experience, travel, and education to build meaningful programs through the web, branding, physical spaces, and virtual reality.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor & Technician

Home Depot

05.2020 - Current

Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety.
Developed and continuously updated training manual for employees to reference to perform their job duties safely and efficiently.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Evaluated employee performance, coached, and trained to improve weak areas.
Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.

Ux Designer

Cubeseed Africa - Volunteer

03.2023 - 09.2023

Applied both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to improve end-user experiences continuously.
Created low- and high-fidelity wireframes and mockups through an iterative team-based collaboration process.
Monitored emerging UX design trends and practices for useful techniques and cutting-edge developments suitable for integration into future projects.
Met with the CEO to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Conducted live user testing of components and functionality to evaluate the effectiveness of designs and enhancements.

CXO & Co-founder

Axis Mundi Media

05.2020 - 07.2023

Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Designer & Consult

Maldo Music

08.2017 - 01.2022

Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Created broad range of work using various design techniques.

First Line Manager, Aviation Maintenance

Marine Corps

10.2012 - 08.2017

Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Maintained accountability for over $1.6 million in military assets.
Monitored unit operations in dynamic, challenging environments with high level of situational awareness.