Robert Cortez
Fresno
Summary
Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, successful at multiple priorities with a calm and positive attitude. Reliable and dedicated with a hard working resourceful approach.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Club Demonstration Services associate
CDS Costco
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted food sampling demonstrations to attract customer engagement and enhance product visibility
- Educated customers on product features, benefits, and preparation methods to drive sales conversions
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels for successful product promotion efforts.
CNC Machine Operator/Graphic Designer
Sign Factory
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- used adobe & cnc machine software to get the shapes routed by the machine
- used a letter bender machine to make letter shaped coils
- loaded shipments into the warehouse and helped with constructing certain builds.
Freelance 3D Artist
Runtz
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Consistently met deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Only a contracted job had to make 3D motion graphics & assets for their branding/marketing
Freelance Graphic Designer
Zero Out Lawz
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created graphics for a clothing collection for that season, only a temporary contracted graphic designer for this brand
Screen Printer
Alley Cat Screenprinting
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment and consistent print quality.
- Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-volume orders through effective time management and workflow coordination among team members.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Cleaned and swept the building to maintain a safe and clean environment.
Education
General Education -
Southwest High School
El Centro, CA6 2019
Graphic Design Certification - Graphic Design
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA2 2025
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Display Setup
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stocking and Receiving
- Time Management
- Product Recommendations
- Problem-solving skills
- Graphic Design
- Product Sales
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Merchandising knowledge
Certification
Graphic Design Certification, 12/01/21, Present
Timeline
Club Demonstration Services associate
CDS Costco
09.2025 - Current
CNC Machine Operator/Graphic Designer
Sign Factory
08.2024 - 08.2025
Freelance 3D Artist
Runtz
07.2023 - 08.2023
Freelance Graphic Designer
Zero Out Lawz
08.2021 - 09.2021
Screen Printer
Alley Cat Screenprinting
01.2020 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
08.2019 - 03.2020
General Education -
Southwest High School
Graphic Design Certification - Graphic Design
Imperial Valley College