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Kimberly Merrill

Kimberly Merrill

Rexburg,ID

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with years of experience in graphic design, entrepreneurship, illustration, Childcare, and Customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

The Collective Market
Chandler, AZ
09.2025 - 01.2026
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems to ensure accurate sales reporting.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and inventory levels to provide relevant customer recommendations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize store layout, enhancing product visibility and customer flow.

Deseret Bookstore

Deseret book store Mesa
Mesa, AZ
02.2023 - 12.2025
  • As a Deseret book associate I was responsible for answering questions, organizing stock, making myself knowledgeable on current church literature, and creating an inviting spiritual environment and personalized experience for shoppers while presenting myself in a professional manner to uphold the standards of the company.

Graphic Designer

KM Signs Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • As a graphic designer for KM signs it was my responsibility to be organized and efficient in communicating with customers through all steps of the design process, printing, and billing. It was my duty to prepare our clients desired designs for printing while maintaining positive client relationships. I also managed social media, clerical work, and large format printing on multiple industrial printers.

Farmer's Market Vendor

Self Employed
Arizona
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory and displayed products to enhance customer engagement.
  • Implemented efficient sales strategies to maximize daily revenue.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to continuously improve product offerings.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized booth environment according to health department standards.
  • set up events, created stock, and created long lasting client relationships.

In-Home Nanny

Private Home
Mesa, AZ
10.2025 - 01.2026
  • Developed engaging educational activities to foster cognitive and social development in children.
  • Managed daily routines, ensuring timely meals, naps, and playtime for optimal child well-being.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies to promote positive interactions and conflict resolution among siblings.
  • Coordinated with parents to establish consistent discipline methods and developmental milestones tracking.

Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood Education

Mesa community College FWS in Education
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Within my time working as an assistant teacher for the MCC EED I worked hands on with young children teaching them via explorative learning. Guiding them to their own discoveries and nurturing their many unique talents and interests. I had the responsibility of paying attention to where our students were struggling and working with them individually to keep them engaged in their individual growth.

Sweet Retreat Sales Associate

Sweet Retreat Mesa
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • As a Sweet retreat associate I was responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary shop to ensure the safety and enjoyment of customers. I brought a welcoming energy to the shop that ensured a positive dining experience for new and returning customers.

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelance
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • I worked closely with an author and editor to make a visually appealing educational book for Elementary aged children. I was responsible for character design, illustrations, and revisions.

In Home Respite Care Provider

Growing Abilities Mesa
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • In my work for growing abilities I worked with several families with adult children with disabilities giving the families assistance in working towards goals, helping my clients to better engage with the world around them, and providing ease to clients when they become overstimulated or frustrated.

Engineering Intern

Valley metro in collaboration with Boys and girls club of America
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • I worked in a small group alongside various other interns taking real world problems and working together collaboratively to come up with creative and realistic solutions to issues presented by industry professionals.

Buffet Attendant

Jake's unlimited Mesa Arizona
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • I maintained a clean and sanitary dining area whilst ensuring customers had a enjoyable and memorable family experience.

Vendor

The Collective Market
Chandler, AZ
01.2026 - Current

I used my illustration skills to create a small business and now communicate with partners to manage stock out of state. I often work with fellow vendors to make an enjoyable shopping experience and create long lasting connections with customers through my work.

Education

Associates in Illustration and Sequential Art -

Mesa community college
01-2025

Highschool Diploma - undefined

Mountain view Highschool
01-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID
07-2027

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Early childhood education
  • Individual and group Collaboration
  • Graphic Design and artistic expression
  • Experience nurturing and encouraging youth self expression
  • Empathetic, compassionate, and patient
  • Experience working with a diversity of groups and cultures
  • Ability to organize events and communicate between departments
  • Flexible in work variations
  • Proficient in technology
  • Enthusiastic and friendly professional with a passion for helping others and building positive relationships
  • Artistic skills
  • Illustration
  • Video editing
  • Acting theatre experience
  • Animation
  • Marketing design
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Sales presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Point of sale operation
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Food safety and sanitation

Accomplishments

  • BYU-I Bookmark design competition
  • BYU-I Caricature artist
  • 2024 & 2025 Tempe Artist guild scholarship winner
  • 100+ hours of volunteer work

-Feed starving children

-Animation for cat rescue

-Lego robotics tournament for youth

-Special Olympics

-Volunteer animator for Arizona Museum of Natural history.

-Service hours at the MCC daycare.

-Taught volunteer art lessons at a local home school

  • A member of several student clubs
  • MCC study abroad program
  • LDSSA at MCC institute of religion
  • MCC art and animation club
  • MCC stage door players.
  • Entrepreneur selling self made stickers, illustrations, and custom portraits at local vending events.
  • Artwork auctioned at the Heroes of Education charity event at Phoenix art museum.
  • Created daycare fliers for Mesa community college, now apart of the colleges permanent collection.

Certification

  • Training certifications via Childcare Education Institute
  • CPR and First aid
  • AZ Food handlers License
  • Certificate in illustration
  • Diversity training
  • Drivers License
  • Finger print clearance card

Timeline

Vendor

The Collective Market
01.2026 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Private Home
10.2025 - 01.2026

Sales Associate

The Collective Market
09.2025 - 01.2026

Graphic Designer

KM Signs Gilbert
01.2024 - 08.2024

Farmer's Market Vendor

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood Education

Mesa community College FWS in Education
01.2024 - 01.2025

Sweet Retreat Sales Associate

Sweet Retreat Mesa
01.2024 - 01.2025

Deseret Bookstore

Deseret book store Mesa
02.2023 - 12.2025

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelance
01.2022 - 01.2025

In Home Respite Care Provider

Growing Abilities Mesa
01.2021 - 01.2025

Engineering Intern

Valley metro in collaboration with Boys and girls club of America
01.2021 - 01.2021

Buffet Attendant

Jake's unlimited Mesa Arizona
01.2020 - 01.2021

Highschool Diploma - undefined

Mountain view Highschool

Associates in Illustration and Sequential Art -

Mesa community college

Bachelor of Arts - Illustration

Brigham Young University