Rachel Mendez
Greenleaf,Wisconsin
Summary
Creative and passionate college graduate seeking an entry-level position in the publishing industry. Experienced in working in teams and with project clients to accomplish short and long term project goals. Successful at managing multiple priorities and deadlines with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Employee
Kwik Trip
4220 Country Road J
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Monitored kitchen’s stock and invoices, ordering ingredients when necessary and maintaining a low waste percentage.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Teaching Press Manager
UW Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54311
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Book Designer
UW Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54311
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Developed book design layout and concept ideas.
- Collaborated with teammates and clients to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Researched latest market trends and analyzed data.
- Used Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Guest Service Representative
Festival Foods
595 S Taylor Dr
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw fast-paced service desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Supervised all coworkers on registers during shifts.
- Tallied money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05.2024
Skills
- Guest Satisfaction
- Adobe Products
- Time Management Skills
- Client Relations
- Project Scope Analysis
- Prioritization
Accomplishments
Designed the published book Wandering Toft Point: A Nature Journal, creating page layout for inside content. Assisted in managing the overall project from start to finish. Designed cover and inside page layout for published booklet One of a Kind: Five Years in a Voglercraft.
Timeline
Teaching Press Manager
UW Green Bay
06.2023 - 09.2023
Book Designer
UW Green Bay
08.2022 - 12.2022
Kitchen Employee
Kwik Trip
09.2020 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Festival Foods
01.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay