Utku Taner
Chicago,United States
Summary
Energetic and personable individual with strong interpersonal skills. English, Spanish, and native Turkish, facilitating effective communication with diverse groups. Known for consistently finding solutions to complete tasks, even in challenging or unfamiliar situations. Enthusiastic about learning new things, maintaining an open mind and embracing different approaches to problem-solving. A flexible team player who collaborates well with others, including individuals with varying personality types. Quick to intuitively prioritize in dynamic group settings and capable of expertly handling tasks independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/CEO
Libraman Studio LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Marketing Graphic Designer
Compass Commercial Services
05.2020 - Current
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
Security Guard
Asgard Protection Group LLC
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Supervisor
Guarapo Juice Bar II
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Supervisor
Asgard Protection Group
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Graphic Designer
Marcus & Millichap
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
Student Enforcement Officer
Florida Atlantic University Campus Recreation
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Worked closely with public and remained courteous and calm while defusing tense situations.
- Performed interior and exterior security patrols and checks.
- Controlled access to high-security areas, inspecting individuals, property and other vehicles.
- Worked collaboratively with control executive team on application of laws, regulations and corporate policies and controls to mitigate risk.
- Monitored new projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, issued violations and determined necessary corrective actions.
- Verified information on permits and contracts for projects to assess compliance with legal requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Artificial Intelligence
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2016
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2014
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Management
- Talent Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Marketing
- Budget Administration
- Issue Resolution
Certification
FEMA
1. IS-00100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System
2. IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
3. IS-00235.c: Emergency Planning
4. IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
5. IS-00800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Timeline
Security Guard
Asgard Protection Group LLC
09.2022 - 12.2023
Owner/CEO
Libraman Studio LLC
01.2022 - Current
Marketing Graphic Designer
Compass Commercial Services
05.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Guarapo Juice Bar II
02.2020 - 09.2021
Supervisor
Asgard Protection Group
01.2019 - 02.2021
Graphic Designer
Marcus & Millichap
04.2017 - 05.2019
Student Enforcement Officer
Florida Atlantic University Campus Recreation
09.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Artificial Intelligence
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Broward College
FEMA
1. IS-00100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System
2. IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
3. IS-00235.c: Emergency Planning
4. IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
5. IS-00800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
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