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Kevin Barney

Orem,UT

Summary

I am a multi-faceted individual and team leader offering 7 years of success in corporate environments. Strategic thinker with problem-solving proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and establish customer-client relations, with seamless execution on delegated tasks. I am committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth and being the best team member I can be while constantly working to improve myself and my abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist

Self Employed
06.2017 - Current
  • I create original artwork, music, sound design for commercial and private clients, meeting tight deadlines.
  • I listen closely to client's needs/desires to creatively interpret what they want out of my service.
  • Designed logos and promotional materials for various businesses and independent music artists or individuals.
  • Multi-faceted understanding of creative arts, including sound design, music production, song writing, motion graphics, graphic design, 3D general, video editing.
  • Adept in a handful of industry standard products including Adobe Suite, Ableton Live, Cinema4D, Maya 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • I am constantly learning and growing by studying different techniques and theories to apply to my artistic endeavors.
  • 6 years of free lance experience in visual arts and 15 years of experience in music production.

Event Operations Specialist

Stova Event Mangament Solutions
Bluffdale, UT
01.2016 - 07.2023
  • Attended, participated, and played a role in managing industry events held by companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, HPE to name a few.
  • Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including inventory management, setting up devices for the event, and training brand ambassadors to use Stova's technology for the event.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face and over video calls.
  • Improved client satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Delivered exhibitor and client rented devices to customer locations and managed the data collected with the device so customers and clients had a clear understanding of the data they paid for.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Resolved deadline and communication issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and effectively mediating disagreements.
  • Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
  • Kept clear line of communication between various departments, vendors, and client staff to keep the team unified on the same page and to report any potential roadblocks.
  • Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
  • Upheld high standards of quality and professionalism in all areas of operations.
  • Kept activities moving smoothly by coordinating schedules and personnel.
  • Often worked 12+ hours with little to no breaks in order to make sure the event is running smooth.
  • Was required to have an in depth understanding of Stova's SASS platform as well as the plethora of management and customer portal applications they use to perform internal functions as well as customer functions.
  • Adept understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, often building out various documents to share with clients and team members.
  • Trained many new hires as well as built out training documents for onboarding.
  • Was the lead manager for onsite execution with specific clients/events.

Manufacturing Technician

BioFire Diagnostics
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Manufactured reagent disease test kits in a quick and effective manner while maintaining sanitation standards in a wet-lab environment.
  • Operated automated systems to produce product according to product specifications.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while operating machinery.
  • Maintained a clean work area by disposing of waste materials properly.
  • Worked 12.5 hour shifts with little breaks as to fulfill the needs of patients during the pandemic
  • Followed strict sanitation guidelines, such as touching nothing in the lab environment with bare hands, using a combination of bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and finally water to sanitize the work area as well as wearing many layers of PPE to keep my DNA off of the product.

Crew Lead

Fahrenheit LLC
Mapleton
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings
  • Shared detailed information regarding paint options and other products offered by Lowe's to help customers make decisions
  • Consulted with customers regarding home improvement needs, addressing their concerns with executing their home project in the most cost effective and long lasting way possible
  • Processed customer account orders and changes, using Lowe's Special Orders software
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
  • Exceeded customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that met needs and providing in-depth information about products
  • Helped business maintain healthy sales pipeline by inviting customers to try trial products
  • Greeted every guest enthusiastically, making exemplary customer satisfaction first priority
  • Worked with external paint representatives to address customer needs
  • Operated equipment and heavy machinery such as forklift, cash register, paint mixer, and key cutting machine
  • Before switching to the paint department, I worked as a Front End Loader helping out in all departments of the store and when needed, going to the customer's house to install washers, dryers, and refrigerators.

Customer Service Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
Lehi, UT
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Greeted customers and identified their needs.
  • Provided information about products and services available to customers.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints.
  • Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.
  • Mixed and matched customer requested paint colors as well as special ordered custom blinds for their home
  • Delivered and installed appliances at customer's home
  • Kept work area and shelves neat, clean, and well-stocked at all times.

Education

GED -

Lone Peak Highschool
11.2013

Some College (No Degree) - 3D Animation / Motion Graphics

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Workflow management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team building
  • Operational improvement
  • Relationship development
  • Administrative support
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Supervision and delegation
  • Project Management
  • Team management including
  • Adept understanding of technology and data management
  • Creative approaches to problem resolution
  • Music Production and Sound Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Composition skills
  • Packaging and shipping
  • 3D Generalist
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • People management
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Project Management
  • Adherence to all policies/regulations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manufacturing Technician

BioFire Diagnostics
10.2020 - 07.2021

Freelance Artist

Self Employed
06.2017 - Current

Event Operations Specialist

Stova Event Mangament Solutions
01.2016 - 07.2023

Crew Lead

Fahrenheit LLC
04.2015 - 10.2016

Customer Service Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2013 - 04.2015

GED -

Lone Peak Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - 3D Animation / Motion Graphics

Salt Lake Community College

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