Creative Problem Solver
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Creative Problem Solver

LIZ MCGUIRE
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?PROFILE

Creative problem solver who works well alone or in a group, possessing the attention to detail, motivation, communication skills, and mental flexibility needed to keep up with a fast paced environment, while meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE

SEAMSTRESS, CSUS DEPT OF THEATER AND DANCE, SACRAMENTO, CA —
8/2017-5/2018
Assisted with the creation of costumes for dance and theatre productions at CSUS theater.

STUDENT GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CSUS SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SACRAMENTO, CA — 8/2015-5/2017
Communicated with faculty to develop creative briefs for each departments needs in compliance with Sacramento State branding specifications, to create publicity, information based flyers, posters, and graphics for print and digital display in a fast paced, self directed environment using Adobe Creative Suite software.

RECEPTIONIST/AIDE, CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA —
2/2013-6/2015
Provided excellent customer service in greeting clients and answering phones, created informational flyers and graphics for multiple departments using Microsoft Publisher and Excel in compliance with Rancho Cordova city branding specifications, maintained and scheduled meeting rooms while training interns in the skills necessary for job excellence.

HEAD CASHIER, BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS INC, REDWOOD CITY, CA —
2/2008-11/2012
Provided excellent customer service in sales, product location and recommendation, created visual merchandise displays and marketing strategies designed to increase sales, trained and supervised twenty-three cashiers and booksellers on register, sales floor, use of company software, and prepared daily cash deposits, balanced register totals, and maintained records to track sales percentages in keeping with company objectives.

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO — BS/GRAPHIC DESIGN, In Progress HEALD COLLEGE, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — AA/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2015

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow detailed directions, ability to multi-task, and more than ten years experience in customer service.