Leon Watson III
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To secure employment that will allow me to utilize my strong work ethic, organization, time-management, and coordination skills to help facilitate company success.
Responsible, diligent, motivated, and dependable team player with proven customer service skills. Solid computer skills, ability to work independently, and strong willingness to learn. Innovative Graphic Designer with background in creating compelling designs for both print and digital media. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, and have strong conceptual design skills paired with strategic thinking. Known for delivering creative solutions under stringent deadlines, while maintaining brand consistency. Previous work has significantly improved client exposure through effective visual communication strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer Manager
Interior Logic Group (Home Design Systems)
Phoenix, AZ
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Initiative-taking, meticulous, and well-organized leader.
- A Home Design Systems Graphic Designer creates floor plans utilizing Adobe Photoshop Elements, builder marketing materials, or blueprints, and the HDS tracer, which coordinates with the HDS pricing.
- The coordinating tools enable a buyer to see their flooring product selections with pricing.
- We have added interactive diagrams, which require floorplans to be created in Adobe Illustrator on several different layers, to enable buyers and designers to see all options with the standard flooring layout.
- I also utilize the SketchUp program to create and adjust all counter and wall images.
- We also maintain, update, and adjust previously completed plans in the system at buyer or designers' requests.
- Supported multiple regions and accommodated national hours.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Contributed ideas to brainstorming sessions regarding new products or features.
Security Supervisor
Securitas
Tempe, AZ
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Secures premises & personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment & access points
- Investigates security breaches, incidents, and any other alarming behavior
- Controls traffic by logging and directing drivers
- Completes daily reports by recording observations, Information, occurrences & surveillance activities.
Maintenance Supervisor
Franklin Highlands
Boston, MA
01.2006 - 05.2011
- Assess newly vacant units, develop a plan of action to return the unit to favorable condition and successfully implement the plan within timing and funding constraints
- Perform routine preventive maintenance in units as well as public areas to reduce disruptions to residence and costly emergencies
- On call 24 hours to respond to urgent residence call
- Inspect, operate, or assess machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Became the favorite of residence at multiple properties.
Assistant Store Manager
J & J Athletics
Boston, MA
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Developed and maintained relationships with various clothing/sneaker wholesale representatives, including Stall & Dean, New Era, Reebok, and others, to determine clothing selection for J & J Athletics
- Provided excellent customer service assistance to all store clientele, designed, and implemented window displays, received inventory and stocked store shelves, cleaned, and vacuumed all facilities including showroom, stockroom, and restroom
- Also provided store security.
Security Officer/Assistant Control Center Supervisor
Control Security Corporation
Boston, MA
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Supervised the control center and logged all security officers’ reports (in Microsoft Excel) for the graveyard shift, observed surveillance camera, secured upper & lower mall levels, rear corridors, doors, garages, and maintained sharpness and alertness while working double shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeremiah E Burke High School
Boston, MA06-2001
Skills
- Visual design
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Image manipulation
- Graphic Design
- Logo creation
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Development
Volunteer Experience
2024 Coaching 11-13 & 12-14 Basketball at Deer Valley Community Center
2000, 2001, Algebra Tutor, Jeremiah E. Burke High School
Extracurricular Activities
2024, Co-hosting a weekly sports & entertainment podcast, 2004, Player on the Boston Medical Center’s Gentlemen’s Basketball League, 2000, 2001, Participant, Boston Neighborhood Basketball League, BNBL 2000, 2001, Participant, Varsity Basketball Team, City of Boston semi-finals 1999, 2000, Participant, Varsity Basketball Team
Timeline
Graphic Designer Manager
Interior Logic Group (Home Design Systems)
04.2016 - 12.2023
Security Supervisor
Securitas
09.2013 - 04.2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Franklin Highlands
01.2006 - 05.2011
Assistant Store Manager
J & J Athletics
06.2003 - 07.2004
Security Officer/Assistant Control Center Supervisor
Control Security Corporation
09.2001 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Jeremiah E Burke High School
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