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Ricardo Garcia

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Creative media manager proficient in writing, presenting and managing communications for diverse audiences and needs, while anticipating roadblocks to proactively manage concerns. Success in increasing followers and partnering with top influencers through cohesive digital strategy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Manager

Voss Events
New York, NY
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Evaluated and analyzed product performance to develop optimal improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop and launch targeted strategies and initiatives.
  • Maintained physical inventory of merchandise and implemented systems to monitor costs.
  • Set direction for supervisory team and front-line staff to drive consistency of guest experience.
  • Achieved successful interactions and effective communication by adapting to various personalities

Creative Director

Naomi Smalls
New York, NY
02.2020 - 04.2024
  • Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
  • Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
  • Conveyed and developed creative team design vision by defining group direction and goals.

Graphic Designer

RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens
New York, NY
02.2021 - 04.2024
  • Generated digital image files for social media use, and traditional printing for T-shirts and posters.
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, apparel, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.

Education

Art History / Graphic Design

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
05-2015

Skills

  • Promotional Planning
  • Seasonal Planning
  • Trends Analysis
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Merchandise Manager

Voss Events
08.2022 - 12.2023

Graphic Designer

RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens
02.2021 - 04.2024

Creative Director

Naomi Smalls
02.2020 - 04.2024

Art History / Graphic Design

Pasadena City College
Ricardo Garcia