To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. High attention to detail with a great work ethic.
Hi, I’m
Samuel Hawkins
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Graphic Designer
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
Self Employed
Music Producer
12.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized contemporary music production techniques for studio recordings.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Recorded and mixed music for various genres in professional-grade recording studios.
- Collaborated with producers, lyricists and engineers to create unique music compositions.
- Wrote and arranged music in original styles.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Composed and arranged original music successfully for various projects.
Old World Woodcrafters
Cabinet Builder
01.2004 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
- Assembled cabinet components using glue and mechanical fasteners to create strong, durable products.
- Designed furniture using computer-aided drawing programs.
- Designed, constructed and installed cabinetry and woodwork.
- Constructed custom cabinets for residential and commercial spaces using varied hand and power tools.
- Blueprint design understanding
- Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
Hawkins Industries
Plant Supervisor
03.2001 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Dish Network Retailer
Field Manager
02.1999 - 03.2001
Job overview
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Made over 500 home visits to inspect, repair or install satellite systems.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues in order to determine appropriate repair procedures.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Education
Al Collins Graphic Design SchoolTempe, AZ
No Degree from Graphic Design
University Overview
Jackson County High SchoolGainesboro, TN
High School Diploma
05.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Manage Programs
- Image Editing
- Creative Solutions
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Digital Imagery
- Digital Media Expertise
- Artistic Eye
- Digital Image Creation
- Desktop and Laptop Installations
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Installation and Repair
- Computer Troubleshooting
Computer Building and Repair
Computer Building and Repair
I enjoy building gaming pcs. I also repair computers locally, mainly just for fun.
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Self Employed
03.2017 - Current
Music Producer
Self Employed
12.2007 - Current
Cabinet Builder
Old World Woodcrafters
01.2004 - 12.2007
Plant Supervisor
Hawkins Industries
03.2001 - 01.2004
Field Manager
Dish Network Retailer
02.1999 - 03.2001
Al Collins Graphic Design School
No Degree from Graphic Design
Jackson County High School
High School Diploma