Zachary Alexander
ARDEN,NC
Summary
I have a diverse background with significant
experience in the restaurant, manufacturing,
and service industries. My exposure to various
industries has instilled in me the significance
of efficiency, adept time management, and a
robust work ethic. I take pride in my keen
attention to detail and my ability to
collaborate effectively by incorporating
feedback from co-workers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Pratt & Whitney
04.2024 - Current
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Performing daily standard work and complex operations successfully, reading and interpreting processes, design drawings/sheets, gage, debur/grit blast and clean parts, making minor offset changes (if required per standards set by engineers),
Graphic Designer
Aqua Terra Landscape
11.2023 - Current
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved website functionality by redesigning, updating and implementing codes, plug ins and extensions.
- Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
Graphic Designer & Assistant Detailer
Dave Steel Company, Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing method
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Verified detailing files for correct sequences, completeness, sizes, lengths, material substitutions.
- Reviewed and compared information to look for possible combinations of material sizes, thickness, plate lengths, orientations, hole sizes, material grades, copes, and other cuts on material in accordance with DSCO Standards.
Flow Lead
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported resolution of escalating employee issues or concerns.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training to develop high performing staff.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
Graphic Web Designer
CarolinaSportsNut
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Researched how desired animations, movements and events would occur in real-world situations.
- Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design Concentration
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2019
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community
Asheville12-2016
Skills
- Manufacturing experience
- Attention to detail
- Specification compliance
- Quality control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Modifications and adjustments
- Adobe software proficiency
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
- Client communication
- Website optimization
- Creativity and innovation
Accomplishments
First generation college graduate
Leadership
Community engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
SkillShare
Sketchup
Tekla Powerfab
Wordpress
Much more & willing to learn
Timeline
Machine Operator
Pratt & Whitney
04.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
Aqua Terra Landscape
11.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer & Assistant Detailer
Dave Steel Company, Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2024
Flow Lead
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Graphic Web Designer
CarolinaSportsNut
12.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design Concentration
Western Carolina University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community