Experience

Sonoran Desert Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present



A2Z DESIGNS

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • 2017 - Present

  In my current role as Freelance Graphic Designer, I: • Provide outstanding branding services that include logos, custom vinyl stickers, book covers, business cards, promotional items, political designs, invitations, and custom-designed greeting cards. • Successfully rebranded several local companies, including Baseline Animal Clinic, Balloonatix, and Developing Minds Academy. Completed all projects on time and in accordance with customer deadlines and goals. • Studied relevant information and material to plan design concepts and illustrated concepts by designing samples of art arrangement, size, and style before submitting them for approval. • Successfully execute strong graphic design concepts to meet the company’s targets and stay on the lookout for novel ideas and trends in the market to promote business growth. • Create various graphics and layouts for illustrations, logos, and websites with software. Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary. • Conceptualized and implemented a new branding system for a best-selling author, including a new logo, book covers, and advertising campaign. Show less



Paradise Valley Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Records Secretary

  • 2020 - Aug 2023

  In my current role as Records Secretary, I: • Enhance the educational process by registering students, providing accurate attendance accounts within the district, solving attendance-related problems, and guaranteeing compliance with state reporting and documenting requirements. • Facilitate daily communication with stakeholders, including students, school and district staff, and parents/guardians; Respond to inquiries, transfer calls, take messages, and request and convey information via phone calls, electronically, and in-person. • Perform in alignment with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements and maintain a wide range of manual and electronic documents, files, and records with up-to-date information and historical reference. • Ensure accurate tracking documentation of student attendance by maintaining the student attendance system; relay attendance-related information to appropriate parties. • Receive attendance records for student entry and exit from campus during school hours, inform parents or guardians of student absences, conduct student enrollment and withdrawal activities, prepare attendance reports and materials, and look into attendance information or documentation discrepancies. • Serve as a backup to the school staff and closely observe students in a safe, educational environment. Effectively function as a backup to the school nurse, administrative assistant, and duty aide as needed. • Carry out basic office tasks; go the extra mile to provide graphic design services, event planning, and more while attending regular meetings to gather and distribute information. Show less



BALLOONATIX ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

• United States

• Owner and Designer

  • 2001 - 2019

  In my previous role as Owner & Designer, I: • Singlehandedly managed a family-owned business catering to children’s entertainment. Developed business management goals and objectives, tending to the growth and prosperity of the business. • Continually achieved steady sales revenue by an increase in revenue through the company website, social media, and referrals; maintain over 60% of clients as repeat clients. • Developed numerous appropriate programs with people of all ages, from kindergarten to senior citizens, with an attendance of 10 to 10,000 participants. • Worked closely and successfully with clients, including ASU Gammage, Hubbard Swim School, Rustler’s Rooste, Pappaduex, Fender Guitar, Shutterfly, etc. • Facilitated the comprehensive planning and coordination of marketing for several events using up-to-date and relevant applicable graphic designs. • Developed successful unique balloon creations for birthday parties, corporate and school events, company grand openings, and other celebrations. Show less



Big Fun Balloons Inc

• United States
• Wholesale

• Office Manager

  • 2006 - 2010

  In my previous role as Office Manager, I: • Coordinated and supervised the activities and workflow for a wholesale and retail establishment providing balloons for themed events and birthdays, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, etc. • Managed A/R and A/P and avoided late charges by ensuring all bills and invoices were paid on time and clients were billed with accuracy and attention to detail. • Worked closely with service vendors to ensure office equipment was in good working order and service calls were completed according to contract terms. • Facilitated, organized, and attended multiple entertainment and event industry conferences. Worked with clients including Fry’s, Phoenix Flower, Hallmark card store, and a local balloon decor artist. • Tactically negotiated product pricing and terms with vendors and suppliers. • Managed and directed a staff of 10-15 employees while concurrently managing a balanced high-volume inventory with routine tracking and control. Show less