Terrance Banks
Summary
Entrepreneurial and dedicated professional, passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Seeking a position that allows me to collaborate with others to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Owner
Elite.GLD, LLC
Oakland, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
Founder/Owner
B|E Imaging & Branding, LLC.
SF Bay Area - Greater Los Angeles
07.2013 - Current
- Provided support during photoshoots, contributing to a cohesive visual representation of the brand identity.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop creative ideas for promotional campaigns.
- Managed social media platforms, ensuring consistent and on-brand messaging across all channels.
- Developed relationships with key influencers, leveraging their networks to increase brand exposure.
- Created written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Scheduled social media postings to advertise products and generate site traffic.
- Developed event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
Videographer/Director & Photographer
Freelance
SF Bay Area - Greater Los Angeles
01.2008 - Current
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
- Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Afterimage, Final Cut Studio, etc. to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Delivered impactful storytelling through skillful editing techniques that seamlessly blended visuals, audio elements, and narrative components into cohesive video presentations.
- Assisted clients in developing creative concepts for video projects, resulting in unique and compelling content that effectively communicated their messaging.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of final products to clients.
- Collaborated with clients to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to their unique needs.
- Managed all aspects of pre-production, including location scouting, script development, and budgeting for optimal results.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to secure favorable terms for both parties while maintaining excellent working relationships throughout project duration.
Graphic/Web Designer
Freelance
SF Bay Area - Greater Los Angeles
01.2007 - Current
- Enhanced user experience by designing visually appealing and intuitive web interfaces.
- Developed custom graphics for websites, ensuring consistent branding and visual identity across all platforms.
- Designed interactive multimedia presentations to effectively communicate complex concepts during client meetings.
- Increased website traffic by optimizing design elements for search engines and mobile devices.
- Redesigned outdated websites to improve aesthetics, functionality, and accessibility for various audiences.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
Graphic/Web Designer
The Popular Kid Production Company
Los Angeles, CA
11.2008 - 06.2013
- Enhanced user experience by designing visually appealing and intuitive web interfaces.
- Developed custom graphics for websites, ensuring consistent branding and visual identity across all platforms.
- Implemented responsive design techniques to ensure optimal viewing on multiple devices and screen sizes.
- Increased overall brand awareness through the creation of eye-catching logo designs and cohesive visual identities.
Specialist, Workshop Trainer & Mentor
Apple Inc.
Emeryville, CA
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy retail environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in sales and customer service in retail department.
- Mentored new hires in sales, product knowledge, customer interaction, etc.
Graphic/Web Designer
D-Structure SF Clothing Boutique
San Francisco, CA
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Supported and promoted clothing brand and merchandise via web and social networking site.
- Designed web banners for store site.
- Designed flyers for events and exhibitions that took place in store.
- Designed, developed and maintained social networking sites for clothing brand.
- Designed the clothing brand an advertising campaign.
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for client websites after launch, addressing any technical issues or design updates as needed.
- Increased overall brand awareness through the creation of eye-catching logo designs and cohesive visual identities.
UC Press - Administrative Assistant II
University Of California | Office Of The President
Berkeley, CA
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Created and maintained Excel Spreadsheets and Workbooks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Worked with Microsoft Advance creating graphic charts and reports as well as PowerPoint presentations.
- Check batching/handling, order and lockbox processing.
CEB - Administrative Assistant
University Of California | Office Of The President
12.2005 - 07.2007
- Supported Product Development Manager and team with customer service and store operations.
- Created and maintained Excel Spreadsheets and Workbooks.
- Created and maintained graphic charts, shipment reviews and package claim processing.
- Performed general office duties: filing, maintaining maintenance schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland, CA06.2006
Skills
Team Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Marketing
Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Ethics and integrity
Client Engagement
Contract Negotiation
Organizational Structuring
Visionary leadership
Start-Up Operations
Operations Management
Business Planning
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, etc.]
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Image Ready
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Afterimage
Adobe Flash
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Freehand
Adobe Lightroom
Final Cut Studio
CSS and HTML Coding
Timeline
Founder/Owner
Elite.GLD, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Founder/Owner
B|E Imaging & Branding, LLC.
07.2013 - Current
Specialist, Workshop Trainer & Mentor
Apple Inc.
11.2011 - 11.2012
Graphic/Web Designer
D-Structure SF Clothing Boutique
01.2009 - 06.2009
Graphic/Web Designer
The Popular Kid Production Company
11.2008 - 06.2013
Videographer/Director & Photographer
Freelance
01.2008 - Current
UC Press - Administrative Assistant II
University Of California | Office Of The President
07.2007 - 02.2009
Graphic/Web Designer
Freelance
01.2007 - Current
CEB - Administrative Assistant
University Of California | Office Of The President
12.2005 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Oakland School For The Arts