Sean Whitney
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional seeking a career in sales, with a genuine passion for helping others, solving problems, and creating innovative solutions. Eager to build meaningful relationships, understand customer needs, and deliver exceptional service while contributing to company growth and success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Self employed
Pasadena, TX
2020.01 - Current
- Conceptualized and created original illustrations and graphic designs for children’s books, educational materials, digital media, and promotional content, enhancing visual storytelling and engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to transform creative concepts into visually engaging designs, incorporating feedback and revisions to ensure alignment with project goals, brand identity, and client expectations.
- Managed multiple creative projects independently, overseeing concept development, illustration, layout, and final production to ensure high-quality standards and timely delivery.
Operations Manager over Inventory / Merchandising / Asset Protection
Best Buy
2005.01 - 2023.01
- Inventory - Managed ordering supplies, completing paperwork, researching missing product, receiving and shipping product, restocking floor, loading & unloading trucks, and organizing warehouse to ensure efficient operations.
- Merchandising - Oversaw ad sets, display functionality, planogram setup, and overall presentation of store to enhance customer experience.
- Asset Protection - Monitored security cameras, deterred theft, implemented product protection standards, and conducted investigations into shrink to safeguard inventory.
Assistant Manager
Grumpys Video
1998.01 - 2005.01
- Led supply ordering, balanced registers, counted deposits, coached and trained new employees, opened and closed store, completed paperwork
- Organized store layout, conducted sales, resolved customer issues
- Supervised Grumpys Video rental counter operations and daily customer service.
- Trained staff on rental policies, returns, and account handling.
- Managed inventory displays, shelf organization, and media restocking.
Education
Certificate - Graphic Design
College of the Mainland
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School
Skills
- Leadership, Creativity, Problem Solving, and People Skills
- Digital illustration
- Character design
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Timeline
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Self employed
2020.01 - Current
Operations Manager over Inventory / Merchandising / Asset Protection
Best Buy
2005.01 - 2023.01
Assistant Manager
Grumpys Video
1998.01 - 2005.01
Certificate - Graphic Design
College of the Mainland
High School Diploma -
Sam Rayburn High School