Oliver Young-Apstein
New York,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiobook Narrator
Audible
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Performed and directed multiple projects from documentary narration to entire audiobook series.
- Mastered final mixes of audio tracks according to client specifications.
- Assisted in post-production tasks such as mixing, dubbing, looping, and foley effects creation.
- Utilized a variety of microphones and recording equipment for different types of projects.
- Conducted research into topics related to specific production needs.
- Tested new technologies related to audio engineering processes.
Brick Specialist
LEGO
Century City, CA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Editor
Two Hawks Quarterly
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Read and analyzed a large and perpetual influx of submissions for consideration of publication.
- Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain individual voice and hone unique writing style.
- Decided readiness of fiction, non-fiction and poetry pieces for publication and approved final versions.
- Offered clear and encouraging editorial advice to potential writer so their pieces were up to par for publishing.
Cafe Clerk
Erewhon Market
Calabasas, CA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared foods on per-order basis and kept strong stock of frequently ordered items on-hand.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Built, restocked and cleaned display cases daily to showcase products.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take food beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep necessary machines operational.
Sales Associate
A Shop Called Quest
Upland, CA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Utilized my passionate and vast knowledge of comic books to help customers make thoughtful and satisfactory purchases.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
Malibu, CA
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts & Media
Antioch University
Los Angeles09.2022
Associate of Arts - Acting And Dance
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of The Theater
New York05.2015
Timeline
Audiobook Narrator
Audible
09.2023 - Current
Brick Specialist
LEGO
01.2023 - 07.2023
Editor
Two Hawks Quarterly
01.2020 - 09.2022
Cafe Clerk
Erewhon Market
01.2020 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
A Shop Called Quest
10.2018 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
01.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts & Media
Antioch University
Associate of Arts - Acting And Dance
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of The Theater
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