John Duncan
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in multidisciplinary mediums and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Design Fulfilment position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director
Total Art Design & Architecture (TADA)
11.2020 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Collaborated with art director to implement artistic vision.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
Freelance Art & Design
Jenkins2d
05.2012 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Developed art and design concepts.
Art Consultant
Comal County Rebels Art Gallery
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Gave educational art instruction to clients and students.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold and removed items to maintain accurate physical and financial inventory.
- Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
- Facilitated good gallery visitor flow to enhance viewing experiences and minimize accident potential.
- Corresponded with gallery clients to inform of available artwork that complied with preset style and price parameters.
Sales Associate
Pinnacle Phone Sales
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Answered inbound telephone calls from interested customers to persuasively discuss offerings.
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
- Answered calls, took messages and transferred calls to correct individuals.
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
- Assisted with training and orientation of new employees.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
Server
Bonzai Japanese Steakhouse
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Server
Mozies
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Liquor Store Clerk
NB Liquor & Wine
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Received payments by cash, credit and personal check and remitted correct change.
- Educated customers on different promotions, spirits and wines to facilitate buying decisions.
- Denied alcoholic sales to intoxicated customers and contacted management immediately when issues escalated.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Sandwich Artist
Thunder Cloud Subs
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Greeted guests, promoted specials and took orders.
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods and ingredients.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
- Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Austin
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels, TX05.2010
Skills
- Facebook Applications
- Art Direction
- Visual Product Development
- Graphic Arts Design
- Photographic Editing
- Art Composition
- Rough Sketches
- Painting Techniques
- Constructive Feedback
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Mixed Media
- Style Guidelines
- Illustration Preparation
- Copy Arrangement
- Presentation Planning
- Originality and Creativity
- Illustration and Design
- Research Design
- Concept Development
- Type Selection
- Digital Image Generation
- Design Mockups
- Esthetic Design Principles
- Company Logos
- Client Requirements
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Social Media Content Creation
- Team Meetings
- Color Theory
Websites
Timeline
Art Director
Total Art Design & Architecture (TADA)
11.2020 - Current
Art Consultant
Comal County Rebels Art Gallery
01.2020 - 07.2020
Server
Bonzai Japanese Steakhouse
12.2015 - 06.2016
Sales Associate
Pinnacle Phone Sales
08.2015 - 03.2018
Server
Mozies
08.2015 - 01.2016
Liquor Store Clerk
NB Liquor & Wine
08.2014 - 08.2015
Freelance Art & Design
Jenkins2d
05.2012 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Thunder Cloud Subs
08.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Austin
High School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School
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