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Rshad Saunders

Washington,DC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Signage Installer

Artlifeimage
Washington, DC
05.2020 - Current
  • Researched, designed, and produced custom signs for businesses.
  • Provided customer service in person and over the phone regarding orders and product inquiries.
  • Created vinyl lettering and graphics for interior and exterior signage.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly following all safety protocols required by OSHA standards.
  • Delivered completed signs to job sites around town when necessary.
  • Troubleshot technical problems with sign making equipment when needed.
  • Assisted in the design of sign layouts using Adobe Illustrator software programs.
  • Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws, drill presses, sanders.
  • Maintained shop equipment including plotters, routers, laminators, saws, drills and related tools.

Sign Maker/Installer

Art n Graphix
Takoma Park, MD
05.2017 - 12.2024
  • Created vinyl lettering and graphics for interior and exterior signage.
  • Delivered completed signs to job sites around town when necessary.
  • Researched, designed, and produced custom signs for businesses.
  • Cut out shapes from various materials using lasers and router tables.
  • Maintained shop equipment including plotters, routers, laminators, saws, drills and related tools.
  • Inspected products for quality control purposes prior to shipment or installation.
  • Assisted in the design of sign layouts using Adobe Illustrator software programs.
  • Troubleshot technical problems with sign making equipment when needed.
  • Installed interior and exterior signage on various substrates such as metal, wood, glass, acrylics.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly following all safety protocols required by OSHA standards.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Strayer University
Washington, DC

Some College (No Degree) - Network And System Administration

ITT
Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Layout Design
  • Product Launch Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Pricing and Signage Updates
  • Clear Communication
  • Site surveys
  • Prioritization
  • Vendor coordination
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Material Selection
  • Deadline Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Graphic and Media Design

Affiliations

I have young children, and raising them to be strong, independent, and productive actually keep me on my toes as a dad. Always busy, always learning. Balancing being a dad, working, and running a small business.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Signage Installer

Artlifeimage
05.2020 - Current

Sign Maker/Installer

Art n Graphix
05.2017 - 12.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

Strayer University

Some College (No Degree) - Network And System Administration

ITT
Rshad Saunders