Ability to work with a variety of personalities
Ray P. Vargas Jr.
Visual Artist
521 Baker St. Petaluma,California
Summary
Dedicated, innovative, and attentive professional with diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges. Committed to delivering promised results while remaining true to the clients overall vision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Operations
Matts Wholesale
Rohnert Park, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Managed daily operations of warehouse organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Appraised inventory levels every quarter and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.
- Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics of wholesale establishment to improve overall profitability and bring in new clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty by 90%.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
Assistant Construction Manager
Airport Specialty Products
Fresno, CA
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw Safety meetings and improved quality of communication for superintendents and associates.
- Creating commercial jobs start to finish using Procore software and directing the utilization of the mobile software.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Contributed to construction planning process for commercial and residential development projects.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
Photographer
By Ray Patrick
Central Valley/Bay Area, CA
12.2012 - Current
- Photographing specific events and/or activities such as weddings, engagements, graduations, sporting activities, etc.
- Works commercially with gaming, glass, clothing, and rollerblading companies for merchandising innovative brands.
- Scheduling and booking locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Photographing high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Social Media Manager
The old Tobacco House
Fresno, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Manage social community interactions and conversations on multiple brand channels and community forums.
- Light photo/video editing for social content pieces (cropping images for mobile, etc.).
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Curated and segmented editorial content to increase engagement and channel growth.
Social Media Manager
ProLevel Wear
Fresno, CA
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Compile social community feedback to recommend content ideas, improvements, and response.
- Analysis and reporting of all paid and organic marketing efforts.
- Maintaining consistent client communication to provide both PR and event support for clientele.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Managed a team of six to generate original content and moderate online community members.
Photographer
Larson Brothers Photography
Fresno, CA
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Using knowledge of photography principles to coordinate team of photographers during school shoots, set up/manage equipment, and process images through editing software for disbursement.
- Consulted and maintained high levels of satisfaction with clients while providing services.
- Took inventory of supplies, assisted with accounts receivable, and created work schedules for employees.
- Oversaw editing, Completed production on wet lab and large format printers utilizing different mediums.
- Facilitated weekly studio/location appointments for over 50 schools in the central valley.
Manager
Premo Pizza
Fresno, CA
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Department Manager
Sports Authority
Fresno, CA
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Fine Art Photography Certificate -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA 08.2010 - 05.2013
Commercial Photography Certificate -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA 08.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Clovis West High School
Fresno, CA 08.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
PROCORE:
Architect
Project Management
Quality & Safety
Financial Management Building
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE:
Acrobat DC
After Effects
Bridge
InDesign
Lightroom
XD
MICROSOFT OFFICE:
Excel
One Drive
Outlook
PowerPoint
SharePoint
Sway
Teams
Word
Software
Conducts business in a calm and professional manner
Flexible and creative approach to all problems
Additional Information
- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION | | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Director of Operations
Matts Wholesale
06.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Construction Manager
Airport Specialty Products
03.2018 - 06.2020
Social Media Manager
ProLevel Wear
07.2017 - 01.2019
Social Media Manager
The old Tobacco House
01.2017 - 01.2019
Photographer
Larson Brothers Photography
02.2013 - 07.2018
Photographer
By Ray Patrick
12.2012 - Current
Manager
Premo Pizza
05.2012 - 07.2016
Department Manager
Sports Authority
09.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Arts - Arts
Fresno City College
08.2010 - 05.2014
Fine Art Photography Certificate -
Fresno City College
08.2010 - 05.2013
Commercial Photography Certificate -
Fresno City College
08.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Clovis West High School
08.2006 - 06.2010