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Shanelka Barboan

Durant,OK

Summary

I have an intensive background of Graphic Design, I have created numerous amounts of Graphic Arts including local business logos including my own, business cards, news letters, workshop announcements, and have had artwork displayed at a local coffee shop along with a permanent art work displayed Downtown Durant.

I am currently a Language Apprentice and learning to become a fluent speaker in the Choctaw Language and to eventually teach the Choctaw Language. I hope to used my Graphic Designs degree to achieve an Education degree in Art to assist with becoming a teacher for the Choctaw Nation Language Department.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Language Apprentice

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma
09.2023 - Current
  • Learning 40 hours a week the Choctaw Language to become Choctaw Language Teacher
  • Learning to be fluent in the Choctaw Language

Graphic Design Intern

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
03.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors, and tracking down appropriate images.
  • Provided high quality results in timely manner.
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images and/or graphics
  • Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
  • Knowledge in client database - CenterIC
  • Marketing team

Graphic Designer

Iron Horse Gallery & Gifts
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Computer Knowledge to aid in employer
  • Photoshop knowledge to manipulate photographs into buyable prints
  • Aiding in producing high quality prints

Cage Cashier/OTB Teller

Choctaw Casinos And Resorts
07.2015 - 07.2021
  • Completed casino cage transactions, including redeeming or purchasing chips on behalf of customers.
  • Counted cash and casino chips to accurately reconcile transaction reports.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests in friendly and enthusiastic manner to encourage fun game play environment.
  • Exchanged legal currency for gambling chips and coin money.
  • Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money and gaming equipment efficiently.
  • Accurately take bets for Off-Track Betting (Off-track horse race betting)
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions,including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
  • Requested official identification to verify details, consistently meeting strict legal standards, protecting store operations and minimizing risk to individuals.
  • Verified individual amounts of loose coin and bundled papermoney.
  • Issued gaming coins and tokens to customers for cash.
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.

Dual-Rate Cage Supervisor

Choctaw Casino And Resort
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Verified individual amounts of loose coin and bundled paper money.
  • Issued gaming coins and tokens to customers for cash.
  • Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
12.2026

High School Diploma -

Durant High School
Durant, OK
05.2010

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Layout Design
  • Logo design
  • Concept Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Computer-Based Drawing

Timeline

Language Apprentice

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma
09.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

Iron Horse Gallery & Gifts
10.2019 - 04.2020

Graphic Design Intern

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
03.2019 - 12.2021

Dual-Rate Cage Supervisor

Choctaw Casino And Resort
08.2016 - 07.2019

Cage Cashier/OTB Teller

Choctaw Casinos And Resorts
07.2015 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

High School Diploma -

Durant High School

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