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South Bend, Indiana, United States

• Supervise warehouse safety, cleanliness, machine operations and inventory. Manage stock including hardwood and softwood lumber; plywood; live edge slabs; butcher block countertops; decking; panels and more. • Responsible for millwork operations (processing lumber) to meet customer-specific orders and meet multiple close deadlines. Oversee daily use of industrial machines including Delta 20" Planer; Powermatic 12" Rip Saw; Delta 16" Radial Arm Saw; and H5 64" Panel Saw. • Coordinate… Show more • Supervise warehouse safety, cleanliness, machine operations and inventory. Manage stock including hardwood and softwood lumber; plywood; live edge slabs; butcher block countertops; decking; panels and more. • Responsible for millwork operations (processing lumber) to meet customer-specific orders and meet multiple close deadlines. Oversee daily use of industrial machines including Delta 20" Planer; Powermatic 12" Rip Saw; Delta 16" Radial Arm Saw; and H5 64" Panel Saw. • Coordinate inventory receiving and distribution between branches twice a week. Oversee crew of people to carry out safe hand unloading & forklift loading organization procedures. Execute administrative duties to adjust multiple software systems accordingly with inventory transfers. Supervise shipping and receiving 53’ trailers for freight lines including Dayton Freight, Estes, Moran, Old Dominion, SAIA LTL Freight, XPO Logistics and Yellow/YRC Freight.Coordinate sales of lumber, plywood, millwork operations, machines, power tools & other retail. • Lead warehouse operations including machining schedules, parcel layout and palletization, and forklift training and certification. • Graphic design of stationary, signage, and flyers for South Bend, IN branch. Design of promotional content using free software for print distribution. Show less

• Design and marketing support for clients including:119 productions, American College of Wound Healing & Tissue Repair, Augie's Locker Room, Delta Institute, Futuro Enlightened Academic Advising, Go Green to Clean, Good's Repair LLC, June Gardner Real Estate, MyoBuddy Pro, Northern Trust Real Estate, Q-tine Southern BBQ, "Rockne of Ages," Sunny Days In-Home Care.• Contributing writer for F Newsmagazine.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

• Assisted with production and publication of books: "Rockne of Ages," and "As God's Witness: The Death of Knute Rockne," (hard cover, paperback and eBook formats). Created websites for book promotion and sales. Designed book covers, ads, web graphics and other marketing media; formatted content for various social media, web and print outlets.

Chicago, Il

• Researched, conducted interviews, and wrote feature stories and profile pieces

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Drafted, edited and sent Emergency Communications and updated Emergency Communication procedures for PR & Marketing Dept. (utilized during 2018 Anchorage Earthquake) • Maintained website, designed web and print materials: (banners, ads, rack cards)• Produced photo and video assets for marketing and publicity; created content across social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Managed website content and design using Umbraco platform. Administered social media channels with audience of 21.5 K (Facebook), 11.7 K (Twitter) and 15.9 K (Instagram)• Produced bi-weekly e-newsletter to audience of 23 K (Mailchimp); quarterly print newsletter (6 K distribution)• Ad set design for print (Alaska Dispatch News, 5th Ave. mall standees), monthly ad sets for social media• Catalogued museum programs, guest talks, concerts, classes, receptions and other events for… Show more • Managed website content and design using Umbraco platform. Administered social media channels with audience of 21.5 K (Facebook), 11.7 K (Twitter) and 15.9 K (Instagram)• Produced bi-weekly e-newsletter to audience of 23 K (Mailchimp); quarterly print newsletter (6 K distribution)• Ad set design for print (Alaska Dispatch News, 5th Ave. mall standees), monthly ad sets for social media• Catalogued museum programs, guest talks, concerts, classes, receptions and other events for marketing and publicity purposes• Created integrated messaging across platforms: Wrote and edited content for press releases, website and blog. Assisted with media outreach for local affiliate stations (KTUU, KNBA, Alaska Dispatch News, Anchorage Press) Show less

Chicago, Il

• Managed Facebook page with up to 420,000 unique visitors per week. Increased Facebook followers 305% in the period 2013 to 2015, utilizing self-propagating grassroots campaigns • Created Digital Media Strategy Guide and Communications Calendar for program promotion Organized fundraising activities and development campaigns in connection with special events (Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day) and community and neighborhood cultural events• Drafted all graphic asset materials for exhibits and… Show more • Managed Facebook page with up to 420,000 unique visitors per week. Increased Facebook followers 305% in the period 2013 to 2015, utilizing self-propagating grassroots campaigns • Created Digital Media Strategy Guide and Communications Calendar for program promotion Organized fundraising activities and development campaigns in connection with special events (Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day) and community and neighborhood cultural events• Drafted all graphic asset materials for exhibits and promotion: brochures, business cards, signage, E-vites, and all social media content across various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mailchimp)• Hands-on experience with gallery set up, installation, deinstallation and transporting artwork.• Responsible for all public outreach: writing and editing press releases, communication with staff writers at the Chicago Tribune, the local CBS, NBC, and NPR affiliate stations, as well as with various publications focused on the arts or on veterans affairs Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Led discussion groups, graded essays and exams, and advised students in their undergraduate curriculum.Classes taught: • Survey of Design History Between Object and Ephemera - Spring 2014 • Print Media: Multi-Level Relief - Summer 2014 • Abstract Art: History, Theory, Practice - Spring 2013

• Wrote and edited content for blog and website; managed blog and other media outlets. Designed ads and promotional pieces. Helped organize international conferences, training and other events. Wrote course material for a complete Fellowship program

• Collaborated with in-house marketing and design teams to develop client branded apparel and oversaw projects from initial concept to production• Custom design for T-shirts, corporate logos, and promotional products. Screen printing and heat pressing on the production side

• Served as the creative liaison for the Deans and other staff: designed posters, clothing, and other publicity materials for the office. Provided comprehensive support, configuration and training of technology

• Assisted with the setup of facilities for large-scale banquets, cleaned and sanitized kitchen and dining areas using established practices and procedure. Handling food including: washing, peeling, carving, portioning, chopping, cooking. Managed and organized the storeroom, restocking inventory and distribution

Master Of Arts, Journalism

Activities and Societies: F Newsmagazine

Bachelor Of Arts, Design

Activities and Societies: Armenian Association, Canned Food Drive, Juggler Magazine