Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Old Town Playhouse, Benzie Symphony Orchestra, Encore Wind Symphony, Benzie Community Band
Timeline
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Roland Woodring

Traverse City,MI

Summary

Adept at transforming challenges into opportunities, I leveraged my expertise in graphic design at Lerchen Enterprises to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. My background spans graphic design, customer service, and music, showcasing my ability to innovate and drive results through creativity and collaboration. Renowned for reliability and a versatile skill set, I excel in dynamic environments.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service

Lerchen Enterprises
08.2008 - Current
  • Worked in nearly every position in Lerchen Enterprises three restaurants, Joe's Friendly Tavern, The Empire Village Inn and Gemma's Coffee Shop. Prep cook, line cook, server, dish washer, barista and acting manager. The last 10 years I have primarily been the bartender at Joe's Friendly Tavern.


  • Manage the companies social media. Create content for Face Book. Research and share local happenings and interest stories on Face Book. Manage the Email and other communications. Answer Trip Advisor, Yelp and Square Up reviews.


*Graphics. Design all menus and advertising (ads, flyers, etc.), including ads used in Face Book.

Musician

Unity Church
04.2006 - Current
  • Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including, drums, keyboards and percussion.

Graphic Artist

Self Employed Services
05.1990 - Current
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Refined and updated existing design templates to maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels.
  • Used [Software] to create images and layouts.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.

Professional Musician

Self Employed
05.1972 - Current
  • Earned a reputation for professionalism by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and effective communication in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
  • Curated setlists tailored to specific audiences or event themes, ensuring an engaging experience that resonated with listeners.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians to create harmonious ensemble performances, resulting in increased bookings and positive reviews.
  • Managed band finances, including budgeting for recording sessions and tours, (housing, vehicle and equipment leasing) resulting in cost-effective operations without compromising on quality or artistic vision.

Field Representative

Information Resources
09.2006 - 07.2007


  • Collected data for marketing research.


  • Completed paperwork and on line work in full, on time and with high accuracy.
  • Interacted with management and employees at the different retail establishments I collected data in.


Graphic Artist

Bay Supply & Marketing
07.2000 - 05.2002
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Consulted with customers to adapt their artwork for transfer to printed media.

Customer Service / M.I.S. Liaison

Borders Books And Music
03.1992 - 06.1998
  • Coordinated returns between the Borders stores and the Publishing Houses in the Ann Arbor warehouse
  • Customer service, ran the classical music department of the Borders in Traverse City.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communication

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
05.2004

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
05.2004

Skills

  • Experienced in many facets of restaurant operation, front of house and back
  • Experienced in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, In-Design, MS Word, Square Up POS and web design in both Mac & PC applications
  • Worked with customers to develop original artwork as well as adapting designs from illustrations and photographs Utilized a wide variety of mediums to design and illustrate artwork for transfer to printed and digital mediums
  • Coordinated promotion, booking of venues, travel and housing arrangements, equipment and vehicle leasing for touring musical acts
  • Able to multi-task: versatile, organized and self-motivated Reliable and punctual Words well independently and in team environments

Affiliations

  • Old Town Playhouse, Benzie Symphony Orchestra, Encore Wind Symphony, Benzie Community Band

Old Town Playhouse, Benzie Symphony Orchestra, Encore Wind Symphony, Benzie Community Band

I have performed with these organizations since moving to Traverse City in the fall of 1995.

Timeline

Customer Service

Lerchen Enterprises
08.2008 - Current

Field Representative

Information Resources
09.2006 - 07.2007

Musician

Unity Church
04.2006 - Current

Graphic Artist

Bay Supply & Marketing
07.2000 - 05.2002

Customer Service / M.I.S. Liaison

Borders Books And Music
03.1992 - 06.1998

Graphic Artist

Self Employed Services
05.1990 - Current

Professional Musician

Self Employed
05.1972 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communication

Northwestern Michigan College

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Northwestern Michigan College
Roland Woodring