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MacKenzie Hilts

Rome,NY

Summary

Creative professional prepared to bring innovative design solutions to visual challenges. Known for collaborative approach and delivering high-quality results. Reliable with strong ability to adapt to evolving project requirements. Expertise in visual communication and layout design, valued for keen aesthetic sense and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

A&P Master Images
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed a line-up of over 30 orders a day while making phone calls, answering emails, and revising art for customer.Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of design trends, ensuring modern and appealing creations.
  • Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
  • Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.

Assistant Store Manager

Thrifty Shopper
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Assistant Manager

Unlimited Universe
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.

Cashier

Rome Cinemas 8
05.2015 - 06.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Camden High School
Camden, NY
05-2015

Skills

  • Graphic design
  • Logo design
  • Social media design
  • Logo creation
  • Print design
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Illustration
  • Digital graphics
  • Layout design
  • Visual communication
  • Typography design
  • Web design
  • Image manipulation
  • PC and mac platforms
  • Sketching
  • Color theory
  • Graphic and media design
  • Company logos
  • Attention to detail

Interests

  • I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Animal Care
  • Video Gaming
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate

Timeline

Graphic Designer

A&P Master Images
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Thrifty Shopper
03.2022 - 04.2024

Assistant Manager

Unlimited Universe
10.2017 - 10.2020

Cashier

Rome Cinemas 8
05.2015 - 06.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Mohawk Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Camden High School
MacKenzie Hilts