Juan Juarez-Sernas
Salinas,CA
Summary
Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Visual Design and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot Inc
06.2024 - Current
- Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
- Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.
- Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and frequent communication throughout the entire design process.
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of organization and prioritization skills.
- Enhanced kitchen functionality by creating custom designs tailored to individual client needs.
Sales Associate
The Home Depot Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Cashier
Foodsco
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
05.2025
Associate of Arts - Digital Arts
12.2022
High School Diploma -
05.2019
Skills
- Color theory
- Illustrator Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Design Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Sketching
- Team building
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- User Research
- Print design
- Design thinking
- Social Media Design
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Designer - The Home Depot Inc
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate - The Home Depot Inc
01.2021 - Current
Cashier - Foodsco
01.2019 - 12.2020
California State University - Monterey Bay - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
Hartnell College - Associate of Arts, Digital Arts
Everett Alvarez High School - High School Diploma,