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Kaitlyn Kruk

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Detail-oriented Digital Artist offering an outstanding creativity and a passion for technology. Offering a solid background in media and fine arts and a desire to work with a studio creating motion graphics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Manager

Levy Restaurants
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced banquet operations by streamlining communication between kitchen and service staff.
  • Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.
  • Managed budgets for multiple banquets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to attract new clients and increase event bookings.
  • Coordinated with vendors to provide seamless event experiences, from setup to teardown.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety standards among staff members.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and service standards, fostering a cohesive team environment.

Banquet Captain/Server

Milwaukee Marriott West
12.2016 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.
  • Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
  • Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
  • Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.

Branding Design

Simplified Remodeling
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with a start up contracting business in order to create branding for their growing company.
  • Designed business cards, stationary and logos to fit any situation they would need to help their clients.
  • Used Adobe creative cloud programs such as Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in order to create appealing designs for the client.
  • Created a color pallette within the companies branding specifications to represent the companies values
  • Communicated with the company throughout the process to make sure the design was up to their standards, and made edits throughout the project.
  • Created thumbnails and sent them to the client to understand their vision of the project.

Freelance Fabric Design

HC Boutique
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with a small business boutique on an independent project to create a customized fabric for a baby blanket for one of their clients.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Social Media Campaign Designer

Carmex
02.2020 - 02.2020
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality graphics, illustrations and layouts.
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.

Scientific Illustration

McGraw-Hill Education Inc.
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with design teams to develop cohesive visual styles, elevating brand consistency across all platforms.
  • Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient digital illustration techniques and software tools.
  • Contributed to creative brainstorming sessions, generating innovative ideas for new projects or clients'' needs.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and versatility as a digital illustrator.
  • Established strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating creative vision throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Balanced multiple ongoing projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and importance levels.
  • Sought constructive criticism from colleagues and supervisors to ensure continuous improvement in artistic quality and technique mastery.
  • Efficiently managed personal workload by setting clear objectives, scheduling tasks appropriately, and meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Designed medical illustrations for industry journals and publications to enhance clinicians' knowledge and technical expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Milwaukee Institute of Art Design
Milwaukee, WI
04.2023

High School Diploma -

Menomonee Falls High School
Menomonee Falls, WI
06.2017

Skills

  • Guest Experience Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cost Control
  • Team Member Development
  • Digital Illustration
  • Graphic Arts
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Client Communication
  • Storyboard Creation
  • Deadline Management
  • Creative Concept Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Websites

Timeline

Banquet Manager

Levy Restaurants
06.2023 - Current

Branding Design

Simplified Remodeling
11.2022 - 03.2023

Freelance Fabric Design

HC Boutique
10.2021 - 10.2021

Social Media Campaign Designer

Carmex
02.2020 - 02.2020

Scientific Illustration

McGraw-Hill Education Inc.
08.2017 - 05.2018

Banquet Captain/Server

Milwaukee Marriott West
12.2016 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Milwaukee Institute of Art Design

High School Diploma -

Menomonee Falls High School

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