KEN WADDELL
Crownsville,USA
Summary
Experienced Designer with a diverse portfolio showcasing expertise in graphic design, architecture, building, and 3D design.
Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
DESIGNER
Design 3 International
01.2019 - Current
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines and delivering high-quality work
- Developed graphic designs and visual concepts for marketing materials and presentations
- Provided design expertise and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment
- Worked closely with clients to understand their design requirements and deliver customized solutions that met their needs
Owner
HOM Woodworking and Fabrication
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
Self Employed
C2C Models
04.2013 - 01.2019
- Architectural model making for various clients
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
MODEL DEPT DIRECTOR
Development Design Group
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Managed staff of approximately 40 people on multiple projects
- Ordered and managed inventory
- managed project budgets
- worked closely with managing partners and clients to deliver the best product
- traveled extensively with teams for model installations in client offices
EAST COAST EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER
World Oceans Media/Launch Magazine
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Freelance photographer capturing professional wakeboarders and portraits for various clients
- Staff photographer for a media company, shooting and editing photos for monthly publication
- Conducted in-depth interviews and photoshoots with various wakeboard professionals
- Wrote articles for monthly publication
- Edited other writers' stories for monthly publication
- Traveled extensively to cover contests and for client photoshoots
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Education
BUSINESS -
UH/Leeward
Honolulu, HI01.1989
Skills
- Project Management
- Design and build
- Graphic Design
- Visual Concept Development
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Inventory Management
- Photography
- Photo Editing
- Interviewing
- Writing
- Editing
- Proficiency in Software
- Managerial Skills
- Design and Building
- Teamwork skills
- Layout design
- Concept development
- Computer literate
- Adobe creative suite
- Project management
Timeline
Owner
HOM Woodworking and Fabrication
01.2020 - 01.2024
DESIGNER
Design 3 International
01.2019 - Current
Self Employed
C2C Models
04.2013 - 01.2019
MODEL DEPT DIRECTOR
Development Design Group
01.2000 - 01.2013
EAST COAST EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER
World Oceans Media/Launch Magazine
01.1996 - 01.2000
BUSINESS -
UH/Leeward
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