Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat)
Santiago Dent
Creative Professional
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Dedicated graduate eager to put analytical and problem-solving skills to practice in professional settings; skilled at gathering and analyzing data for research with keen eye for accuracy. Reliable with strong leadership skills for mentoring and supervising others. Flexible with solid adaptability for working in dynamic environments, with certifications in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator, and 4+ years of experience in video production, photography, and design.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Zales The Diamond Store
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Promoted from Sales Associate to Assistant Store Manager in less than a year; entrusted with full store management when the Store Manager took parental leave
- Helped the store deliver over 130% of sales goals consistently while successfully navigating coworker disputes, schedule conflicts and a shortage of labor.
Cashier
HEB
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Awarded 'All-Star Team Member' recognition within first month of being hired
- Won 7 consecutive sales competitions for up-selling of a charity, resulting in approximately $2,050 raised through $5 donations
- One of three people in department to receive all positive ratings on performance review
- Received multiple customer reviews reflecting a high level of customer service and attentiveness.
Crew Manager, Director
Pflugerville Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Operated jumbotron system at district stadium during football games, including sequencing of advertisements and replays
- Scheduled and assigned roles to all camera operators for two high schools
- Trained new employees on operation of equipment and safety standards
- Frequently solved technical issues and filled positions as needed.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
Park Services Team Member
Typhoon Texas
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained waterpark to highest levels of cleanliness, gaining a reputation as one of the cleanest waterparks in Texas
- Provided attentive customer service, receiving reviews on Facebook detailing customer interactions
- Worked proactively with others to solve issues.
Cashier, Food-Runner, Security
Mt. Playmore
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked proficiently in multiple positions to fill roles as needed within a shift
- Provided high level customer service as food-runner and cashier
- Ensured all children left with the correct adults as security
- Frequently solved problems through teamwork and critical thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Consciousness And Human Potential
08.2022 - 06.2024
- GPA: 3.94
- Research and writing-intensive coursework that integrated meditation
- A Bachelor's degree specializing in consciousness from a Vedic and scientific point of view, examining the potential of the human spirit.
College Studies - Astrophysics, Economics, Japanese
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Attended on a full-tuition scholarship, double-majoring in Astrophysics and Macroeconomics while minoring in Japanese; transferred to Maharishi International University
High School Diploma -
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Ranked in top 8% of graduating class, graduated Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 4.3
- Awarded multiple class-specific academic awards each year
- Completed 10 AP courses across all core subjects, and 5 honors courses
- National Honor Society Treasurer
- Business Professionals of America Secretary
- Selected to participate in Boys State simulated government, serving as leader of Press Corps
- Member of multiple volunteering programs including peer tutoring, mentoring of elementary school children in audio/video, and an anti-bullying organization
Skills
Organization
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Advanced, Formal or Technical Writing
Public Speaking
Leadership
Business Management
Cinematography and Photography
Editing (Sound, Video, and Photo)
Graphic Design
AI & Large Language Model Evaluation
Research and Analysis
Software
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Final Cut Pro
CapCut
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Certification
04/2018, Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Photoshop
Accomplishments
- Created multiple videos single-handedly for courses, which instructors encouraged me to submit to film festivals; created PSAs for local organizations that have played in theaters.
- Wrote a comprehensive research field-guide to perspectives that may be published at the suggestion of professors
- Participated in a televised PBS town-hall discussion on the effects of the Vietnam War
Timeline
Maharishi International University - Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science, Consciousness And Human Potential
08.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Store Manager - Zales The Diamond Store
09.2021 - 08.2022
Arizona State University - College Studies, Astrophysics, Economics, Japanese
07.2019 - 06.2022
Cashier - HEB
11.2017 - 10.2021
Crew Manager, Director - Pflugerville Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
Park Services Team Member - Typhoon Texas
04.2017 - 11.2017
Cashier, Food-Runner, Security - Mt. Playmore
12.2016 - 04.2017
Pflugerville High School - High School Diploma,
02.2014 - 06.2019
Interests
Science
Religion
Consciousness
Technology
Philosophy
Art
Media
History