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Overview
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Graphic and logo design
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Michael Horkoff

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a lasting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Glass Blower

Self-employed
07.2017 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with designers to create unique custom pieces, resulting in increased revenue from commissioned works.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by consistently adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.
  • Reduced material waste through careful planning, measurement, and execution of glass designs.
  • Developed new color combinations and patterns for glass products, resulting in an expanded product line offering.
  • Optimized inventory management with meticulous record-keeping of raw materials usage for accurate replenishment orders.
  • Expanded business opportunities by participating in industry events and showcasing work at art galleries and exhibitions.
  • Boosted brand reputation through high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in all finished products.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning among team members.

Sales Associate

Dulux Paints
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Mover

Franks Moving
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise.
  • Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
  • Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and maintained truck and other equipment to maintain optimum working condition.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

Skills

  • Competition Evaluation
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Market Trend Understanding
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Profit Optimization
  • Business Strategies
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Design Specifications
  • Equipment Safety

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of multiple collective works.
  • Managed entirety of self employment duties start to finish including; shipping/receiving, product development, customer relations, accounting, labour and many others.

Graphic and logo design

I enjoy lettering and custom design as a hobby. I have been an artist since I was very young and have excelled in areas of handmade typography and design.

Timeline

Glass Blower

Self-employed
07.2017 - 12.2023

Sales Associate

Dulux Paints
03.2015 - 06.2017

Mover

Franks Moving
04.2013 - 12.2014

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