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Assistant Store Manager | Web and Graphic Designer

I am a web and graphic designer from the greater Los Angeles area with an ongoing desire to learn new techniques and advancements in the art industry. With an understanding that art and beauty are both subjective, my primary objective is to create conceptually sound and modern artwork. I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art from the California State University of Long Beach. My artistic range varies from lettering and typography to relief printing and weaving. I also possess an extensive background in retail management as a Visual Coordinator with Pottery Barn. I found my luxury home retail work experience extremely beneficial, strengthening my attention to detail and elevating my artistic eye. As a result of my education and work experience, I am resourceful, patient, and receptive to constructive feedback with a strong work ethic and team player disposition. I am well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office with great communication, organization, and time management skills.

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•	Web Administrator.
•	Design logos, store signage, and working papers.
•	Manage daily store operations.
•	Publish weekly work and event schedules.
•	Implement clienteling with a special order and customer service binder.
•	Notify store vendors of inventory levels, monthly payroll, and special orders.
•	Manage and order store supplies.
•	Train and develop associates in sales, customer service, and product knowledge.
•	Monitor vendor sales and revise visual displays accordingly.
•	Reconcile escalated guest service issues.

•	Web Administrator. 
•	Illustrated user interface solutions as visual aide to expedite web development.
•	Develop a brand on target with company objectives.
•	Manage daily operations.
•	Design multipage layouts, packaging, logos, and working papers.
•	Market products and services with weekly public workshops, email newsletters, and social media campaigns.
•	Plan, execute, and supervise the production of weekly public workshops.
•	Prepare and issue several books for public sale with major retail companies.
•	Partner with production teams to ensure all files received are ready for press.
•	Coordinate directives with freelance writers, editors, and marketing assistants.
•	Edit and format images for use on the web, in print, and in digital media.

Web and Graphic Designer

•	Web Administrator.
•	Illustrated user interface solutions as visual aide to expedite web development.
•	Designed multipage layouts, packaging, logos, and working papers.
•	Marketed products and services with weekly email newsletters and social media campaigns.
•	Composed Unique Selling Proposition.
•	Preflight production.
•	Provided clients with creative solutions for print projects.

Web and Graphic Designer, Seasonal

•	Developed several websites simultaneously.
•	Illustrated user interface solutions as visual aides to expedite web development.
•	Instructed daily training sessions demonstrating Joomla CMS.
•	Headed multipage layout design with several assigned interns.
•	Direct contact for client throughout the design process and consultations.

Intern Web Developer

•	Managed all store departments individually; Grand Lobby, Table Top, and Design Studio, before being promoted to Visual Coordinator.
•	Managed daily store operations. 
•	Monitored department sales and revised visual displays accordingly.
•	Trained and develop store and district associates in sales, customer service, product knowledge, and interior design principles.
•	Reconciled escalated guest service issues.
•	Facilitated monthly decorating events to generate store sales.
•	Drafted interior design solutions for all In-Home client consultations.
•	Organized and assisted General Manager with model home installations.
•	Created training manuals, flyers, and event programs.
•	Illustrated display boards promoting store events.

Visual Coordinator

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Robert Cruz: Assistant Store Manager | Web and Graphic Designer in Long Beach, CA

Robert Cruz

MADE in Long Beach, Localism Inc.

Find A Tree

Copywise Inc.

Source Enterprises

Pottery Barn

California State University Long Beach