Dennis Espinoza-Graphic Designer
1202 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98406
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Dennis A. Espinoza
SKILLS
As a high-energy, driven young professional, I have previously been successful in building and managing a business to thrive and meet expectations. I take pride in leading through hands on demonstration and detailed coaching with company standards and procedures. My goal is to become an effective advocate for the company and provide them with the assistance they need, by implementing the skills I have learned. I wish to gain a permanent position where I can grow and utilize my hard work and dedication to detail.
EXPERIENCE
Pimienta Bistro & Bar — Chef de Cuisine
September 2013 - PRESENT
My position as a Chef de Cuisine consists on making dishes on a daily basis, inventory, and order product to have a successful week, manage staff with scheduling, and many other duties as well as manage the front of the house. As a graphic designer I run the restaurant’s social media such as instagram, facebook, yelp, and google to enhance the image of the restaurant. I also created and managed the webpage through wix.
Freelance Designer
June 2018- PRESENT
As I attended Pierce College, I freelanced a different designing jobs for different companies; such as web pages, logos, business cards, restaurant menus, posters, promotional pictures & videos, etc. I have expertise in using Adobe software such as; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premier Pro. I have provided my webpage’s address above showcasing my artwork and projects.
The Social Bar & Grill — Prep-Lead Cook
September 2011- August 2013
Started at the Social Bar & Grill as a prep cook, making sure everything was ready before busy hours to keep the kitchen’s demands flowing smooth and up to par. As time passed I became the lead cook and made sure other workers followed directions and understood what was needed to keep the line as organized and ready as possible.
The Melting Pot — Dishwasher
June 2010 - September 2011
In charge of washing the dishes to make sure the kitchen and serving staff has a nice day of service with the tool needed.
EDUCATION
Gates High School — High School diploma
June 2012, Tacoma, Wa
Graduated in 2012 with an outstanding portfolio scholarship.
Fort Steilacoom Pierce College — Associates of Applied Science in Digital Design
March 2019, Lakewood, Wa
Graduated in March 2019 under the Digital Design Program with a 3.0 gpa.
AWARDS
Distinguished Portfolio/High School
Distinguished portfolio was an award given in high school with a $1000 dollar check towards one college tuition. The award consisted of doing extra work to show on your portfolio that made you stand out from others. The portfolio needed to be presented in front of a board that asked multiple questions and then determined who wins the award.
Varsity Soccer Team/High School
Throughout high school I made the varsity soccer team twice, playing soccer was a really fun activity and it helped me keep good grades and be able to accomplish my educational needs.
King 5 Evening Magazine
Pimienta Bistro & Bar was featured in King 5 Evening magazine on April 16th, 2018. We were ranked one of the best restaurants in Federal Way with a distinctive cuisine from the regular chain restaurants. This was thanks to the hard work and dedication put into my culinary craft throughout the years.
South Sound Magazine
Pimienta Bistro & Bar was featured in the winter edition in December 22nd, 2017. South Sound magazine chose us over other restaurant for our particular form of cuisine,and for standing out from other big restaurants. This was a huge accomplishment for myself and the restaurant.
REFERENCES
Brian Martin — Former Coordinator & professor of the Digital Design program at Pierce College.
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Leigh Rooney — Current Coordinator & professor of the Digital Design program at Pierce College.
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Blanca Rodriguez — Owner|Executive Chef at Pimienta Bistro & Bar.
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Jonathan Tram — Coworker|Friend
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1202 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98406
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Dennis A. Espinoza
SKILLS
As a high-energy, driven young professional, I have previously been successful in building and managing a business to thrive and meet expectations. I take pride in leading through hands on demonstration and detailed coaching with company standards and procedures. My goal is to become an effective advocate for the company and provide them with the assistance they need, by implementing the skills I have learned. I wish to gain a permanent position where I can grow and utilize my hard work and dedication to detail.
EXPERIENCE
Pimienta Bistro & Bar — Chef de Cuisine
September 2013 - PRESENT
My position as a Chef de Cuisine consists on making dishes on a daily basis, inventory, and order product to have a successful week, manage staff with scheduling, and many other duties as well as manage the front of the house. As a graphic designer I run the restaurant’s social media such as instagram, facebook, yelp, and google to enhance the image of the restaurant. I also created and managed the webpage through wix.
Freelance Designer
June 2018- PRESENT
As I attended Pierce College, I freelanced a different designing jobs for different companies; such as web pages, logos, business cards, restaurant menus, posters, promotional pictures & videos, etc. I have expertise in using Adobe software such as; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premier Pro. I have provided my webpage’s address above showcasing my artwork and projects.
The Social Bar & Grill — Prep-Lead Cook
September 2011- August 2013
Started at the Social Bar & Grill as a prep cook, making sure everything was ready before busy hours to keep the kitchen’s demands flowing smooth and up to par. As time passed I became the lead cook and made sure other workers followed directions and understood what was needed to keep the line as organized and ready as possible.
The Melting Pot — Dishwasher
June 2010 - September 2011
In charge of washing the dishes to make sure the kitchen and serving staff has a nice day of service with the tool needed.
EDUCATION
Gates High School — High School diploma
June 2012, Tacoma, Wa
Graduated in 2012 with an outstanding portfolio scholarship.
Fort Steilacoom Pierce College — Associates of Applied Science in Digital Design
March 2019, Lakewood, Wa
Graduated in March 2019 under the Digital Design Program with a 3.0 gpa.
AWARDS
Distinguished Portfolio/High School
Distinguished portfolio was an award given in high school with a $1000 dollar check towards one college tuition. The award consisted of doing extra work to show on your portfolio that made you stand out from others. The portfolio needed to be presented in front of a board that asked multiple questions and then determined who wins the award.
Varsity Soccer Team/High School
Throughout high school I made the varsity soccer team twice, playing soccer was a really fun activity and it helped me keep good grades and be able to accomplish my educational needs.
King 5 Evening Magazine
Pimienta Bistro & Bar was featured in King 5 Evening magazine on April 16th, 2018. We were ranked one of the best restaurants in Federal Way with a distinctive cuisine from the regular chain restaurants. This was thanks to the hard work and dedication put into my culinary craft throughout the years.
South Sound Magazine
Pimienta Bistro & Bar was featured in the winter edition in December 22nd, 2017. South Sound magazine chose us over other restaurant for our particular form of cuisine,and for standing out from other big restaurants. This was a huge accomplishment for myself and the restaurant.
REFERENCES
Brian Martin — Former Coordinator & professor of the Digital Design program at Pierce College.
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Leigh Rooney — Current Coordinator & professor of the Digital Design program at Pierce College.
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Blanca Rodriguez — Owner|Executive Chef at Pimienta Bistro & Bar.
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Jonathan Tram — Coworker|Friend
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