Mark hernandez
weatherford
Summary
Creative artist with a strong background in music production at Ritkogs Production, where I enhanced project quality through original music and effective collaboration. Skilled in music composition and social media engagement, I successfully increased audience following and music sales while mentoring junior artists in best practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Ritkogs Production
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with production team to ensure alignment on creative vision and project goals.
- Created original artwork using various mediums to enhance production quality.
- Mentored junior artists in techniques and best practices for efficient workflow execution.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Led collaborative musical projects in my community spaces,
- Increased music sales and level of following on social media platforms with effective promotion and audience engagement.
- charged with music production and lyrical content creation
Truck Unloader
UPS
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently unload truck shipments.
- Sorted and organized packages for distribution in compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline unloading processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and reported discrepancies to management.
Cook
Nueovo Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and supplies.
- Developed new recipes while adhering to dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Warehouse Worker
ManpowerGroup
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy of orders
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for improved workflow
- Coordinated with management to identify process improvements and reduce downtime
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
- Reduced waste, implementing recycling procedures for packaging materials.
Cook
Red Robins
Burleson, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Bouncer
Old School Texas West
Weatherford, TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored venue to ensure guest safety and adherence to rules.
- Responded promptly to altercations, de-escalating conflicts effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining order during events, managing crowd control efficiently.
- Collaborated with security team to execute emergency procedures seamlessly.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises for potential safety hazards.
- Enforced age restrictions and checked identification to prevent underage entry.
- Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
- Conducted thorough ID checks for age verification, preventing underage entry to the establishment.
- Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
- Reduced conflicts and maintained a positive atmosphere through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Called police to report criminal acts.
- Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
Gutter Technician
Ryans Gutters
Weatherford, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Installed and maintained gutter systems to ensure optimal water flow and prevent property damage.
- Conducted thorough inspections of gutters and downspouts, identifying blockages and structural issues.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize installation processes and improve efficiency on job sites.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols, tools usage, and best practices in gutter maintenance.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and reduce rework instances.
- Installed downspouts, elbows and materials in existing and new construction homes.
- Loaded materials onto trucks and logged usage.
Plumber
Clarks Plumbing
Weatherford, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Diagnosed issues with pipes, fixtures, and appliances to determine necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent future issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency during service calls.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crosstimbers Academy
Weatherford, TX08-2020
Skills
- Visual art creation
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- Strong attention to detail
- Teaching experience
- Studio recording experience
- Song composition
- Versatile
- Mixing skills
- Schedule management
- Live performances
- Music composition
- Extensive performance background
- Studio recordings
- Musical arrangements
- Original songwriter
- Sound engineering
- Music writing
- Private lessons
- Music technology
- Recording techniques
- Writing lyrics
- Stage presence
- Lyric writing
- Live sessions
- Dynamic control
- Rhythm mastery
- Marketing
- Music marketing
- Social media engagement
Accomplishments
over 10 million social media followers
my first album ever within less than a year hit 17k streams
the largest show I've sold out to date is 500 standing tickets
Timeline
Artist
Ritkogs Production
01.2024 - Current
Truck Unloader
UPS
10.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Nueovo Chicago
04.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Worker
ManpowerGroup
01.2023 - 03.2023
Cook
Red Robins
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bouncer
Old School Texas West
06.2022 - 08.2022
Gutter Technician
Ryans Gutters
01.2022 - 05.2022
Plumber
Clarks Plumbing
01.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Crosstimbers Academy