Experience

eRetailing Associates LLC

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Jr. Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022



Headstrong Design / Dan Suvanto Art

• Powell , Ohio

• Freelance Graphic Designer / Artist / Screen Printer

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Headstrong Design prides itself on working with each client to provide a unique design that exceeds their expectations. We offer a wide range of design services including but not limited to corporate logos, product concept and package design, graphic illustration and t-shirt designs. In early 2017, Headstrong Design expanded into custom screen printing under the name Dan Suvanto Art. Currently, Dan Suvanto Art prints and sells state-themed apparel and totes online and in brick and mortar stores. Responsibilities include but not limited to: *Product package concept and design or the revamping of existing packaging to appeal to current consumer trends. *Product concept and design or the revamping of existing products to appeal to current consumer trends. *Logo concept and design with brand development in mind for new and existing companies and clients. *Collaborate with clients on design needs, branding strategies and visual expectations. *Formulate and craft raw ideas from the concept stage to finalized, eye-catching design assets. *Prepare design assets for use in both traditional and digital formats. *Design artwork following current style and design trends for sale both online and in brick and mortar stores. *Promote Headstrong Design via email blasts, online ads and posts across multiple social media platforms. *Complete full operation of a screen print press from the coating and burning of screens to the printing and drying of finished products. *Manage quality control, product inventory and ordering of raw supplies for screen print business. Show less



Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager / Bar Manager / Bartender

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2015

  The world famous Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, situated in the heart of Chicago's Boystown, is a restaurant well known and frequented for its extensive martini list and drag show. My responsibilities were as follows: *Promoted to Bar Manager within one year of employment and Assistant General Manager within three years. *Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed all bar employees. *Managed ordering and control of all liquor, beer and wine, and all supplies associated with the bar. *Responsible for the creation of new martinis, cocktails and shots for seasonal drink menus, nightly specials, and for the purpose of refreshing and updating an extensive 200+ drink menu. *Oversaw operations of the bar and restaurant, including server check-in/check-out and customer satisfaction checks. *Balanced nightly paperwork and sales of the high volume, fast paced restaurant and bar. *Created weekly schedule for 11 bar employees. *Created custom designs for promotional use, i.e. t-shirts, posters, and banners. Show less



Neapolitan Inc.

• Chicago, Il

• Digital Designer

  • Jan 2007 - May 2012

  I worked for Neapolitan Inc., a LGBT social networking website based out of Chicago, IL. My responsibilities were as follows: *Created the corporate identity, design and functionality of the site. *Designed all advertisements, digital and traditional, email blasts and social media posts used on Google ads, Facebook and other LGBT friendly sites. *Worked hands-on with the web designer providing all necessary items for the site’s creation. *Curated an online store and designed merchandise for sale within store. *Managed photo shoots and created all photos for use within store. *Oversaw quality control, product inventory and order fufillment of store merchandise. Show less



TGI Fridays

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bartender/ Head Server/ Head Server Trainer

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2004

  Along with working serving and bartending shifts and the duties they entail, my additional responsibilities included: *Promoted to acting shift manager within 6 months of employment. *Taught all new server classes and maintained server standards in accordance with T.G.I. Fridays levels of excellence. *Oversaw daily operations of the bar and restaurant, including server check-in/ check-out and customer satisfaction checks. Along with working serving and bartending shifts and the duties they entail, my additional responsibilities included: *Promoted to acting shift manager within 6 months of employment. *Taught all new server classes and maintained server standards in accordance with T.G.I. Fridays levels of excellence. *Oversaw daily operations of the bar and restaurant, including server check-in/ check-out and customer satisfaction checks.



Allegra Print and Design

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2001 - Apr 2002

  Allegra Print and Design is your standard printing and copy house that also offers graphic design services. My responsibilities were as follows: *Designed custom logos, letterheads, and 2D promotional materials. *Assisted customers with their design needs for flyers, posters, yearbooks, business cards, corporate identity, etc. *Aided in the physical production of print and design work. Allegra Print and Design is your standard printing and copy house that also offers graphic design services. My responsibilities were as follows: *Designed custom logos, letterheads, and 2D promotional materials. *Assisted customers with their design needs for flyers, posters, yearbooks, business cards, corporate identity, etc. *Aided in the physical production of print and design work.



Lexington Aquatic Academy

• Lexington, Ky

• Swim Coach

  • Nov 1996 - Apr 2002

  Lexington Aquatic Academy was one of Lexington's premiere club swim teams and swim instruction schools. Numbers were kept intentionally small to provide more focus on the swimmer and stroke development rather than just swimming for swimming's sake. Lexington Aquatic Academy was one of Lexington's premiere club swim teams and swim instruction schools. Numbers were kept intentionally small to provide more focus on the swimmer and stroke development rather than just swimming for swimming's sake.



Brass Reminders

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer/Production Artist

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2001

  Brass Reminders is a wholesale provider of custom engraved and sandcarved merchandise as well as custom vinyl transfer decals. My responsibilities were as follows: *Responsible for taking customer’s ideas from the concept stage to finished product. *Converted mock-up drawings to digitized final proofs. *Prepared art files for their specific destination, i.e. engraving, sand carving, or vinyl cutting. *Quality control of final product. *Maintained and kept website current with up-to-date products.. Show less