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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cost EstimationProjected cost and expenses for manufacturing of custom-built estimates presented to owners for commercial and residential signage. Cost estimation included knowledge of all types of signage and materials used in manufacturing, as well as in installation, such as raceways, VHB, power supplies, vinyl, paint, LEDs for channel letters and wall cabinets, and paper patterns. Collaborated with thirty party fabrication engineers for pricing and ordering pan-formed polycarbonate faces, flex face materials, stone and masonry bases for monuments, Cirrus LED Boards, and side lit channel letters not manufactured in house by Signs Unlimited.Labor ProcurementProjected future projects with sign installers across the country and negotiated contract terms. Involved communication with selected contractors before, throughout, and after the process of installation over matters of pricing, construction, permit procurement, and payment. This process included comparing multiple local installers in these areas to find the best workers for the job in terms of performance, communication, and cost effectiveness.DesignWorked in CorelDraw to mock up signage for companies like Subway, ACE Hardware, Take 5, Tire Pros, and more. Mock-ups were used not only to send to the clients for approval but also for the product pricing process (which included measurement of each channel letter, wall cabinet, monument, etc) and also the labor procurement process.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

General MerchandiseWorked in all departments to ensure sales floor is full, zoned and in stock for guests. Pushed and stocked product to sales floor, while also being knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to my area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience. Conducted weekly price change workload and ensure regular and promotional signing is set accurately for all departments.Guest ServiceSupported guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU). Maintained interior and exterior brand, including emptying garbage cans and attending to restroom cleanliness, collecting carts, charged electronic carts, and attended to spills throughout the store as needed. Engaged with guests in a genuine way, asking questions to better understand their specific needs to create a welcoming experience.InboundCompleted scans and system audit functions to ensure inventory accuracy, including daily and weekly backroom audits. Operated power equipment to maintain backroom organization and location accuracy, following equipment guidelines. Accurately executed all pulls (i.e., daily Fills, out of stock, manual and guest requests) and backstock product from all departments.

North Carolina, United States

Aided Professor Taekyom Lee and students in an Introduction to Graphic Design course, which involved working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. The students were taught the design process, how to ideate and transfer sketches to digital format, and extensive use of the pen tool in Illustrator to make final forms of their logos and designs. Instructed the class during absent professor days.