Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages creativity, interpersonal skills and problem-solving expertise. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Design, Creative & Operations
DNDDICE.COM / King of Crits / SHIPSTARS
04.2020 - Current
Designed products from concept through manufacturing, developing dice sets, dice boxes, dice towers, pins, poker chips, and other gaming accessories to specific production and manufacturing specifications for products that sold hundreds of thousands of units collectively.
Worked autonomously as well as collaborated with team members and incorporated feedback and critique to refine products and deliver designs aligned with product vision.
Created illustrations, product photography, video, packaging, web banners, icons, and other digital and print assets while working within platform, print, resolution, and production specifications.
Developed and maintained cohesive brand identities for DNDDICE, King of Crits, and Ship Stars, including logos, packaging, website graphics, and branded accessories.
Managed product selection, naming, launches, and e-commerce listings across Shopify, Etsy, and Faire as part of a catalog of over 1000 SCUs.
Produced and edited product photography and video using Adobe Creative Suite, creating visual content for e-commerce and marketing.
Managed the full order fulfillment process for retail and wholesale customers, including order preparation, inventory picking, shipping, account-specific requirements, and coordination with carriers to ship out up to hundreds of orders a day.
Managed receiving and inventory operations, including shipment tracking, verifying deliveries, receiving inventory, restocking products, and maintaining inventory records in Shopify.
Led and trained employees and managers in shipping procedures, warehouse operations, and shipping software; coordinated teams to maintain high fulfillment speeds and meet tight shipping deadlines.
Provided customer service through email, Etsy, and in-store interactions, resolving order and shipping issues and coordinating reshipment and returns through ShipStation.
Managed purchasing for sales inventory and wearhouse supplies, while also overseeing custodial scheduling, supplies, and facility maintenance.
Designed wearhouse layouts and physically built warehouse storage systems, optimizing pallet, cubic, and bin storage for efficient picking and shipping while maintaining aisle clearances.
Custodian and Maintenance
Vineyard Church of Evanston
06.2010 - 08.2020
Maintained cleanliness and order in 80,000 Square Foot church facilities, ensuring welcoming environment for a congregation of 1500 and visitors.
Operated cleaning equipment including floor buffers, mowers and vacuums to uphold facility standards.
Worked under supervisor to prepare, repair and paint rooms and install building improvements, and build church decor from scratch.
Worked outside to maintain an attractive church exterior and grounds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2010
Skills
Product design and Visual Arts expertise including illustration, photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Clip studio paint
Organization Expertise and creative problem solving
Craftsman and Handyman
Warehouse and Custodial Operations Experience
Task Oriented with a High Attention to detail
Self Motivated and Friendly, can work Autonomously or as part of a Team as needed