Resume
SCOTT GEARING
417 N. Sandusky Ave.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
419.310.2939
sgearing@gmail.com
www.scottgearing.com
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SUMMARY
I am a creative and disciplined talent that thrives in both individual and team settings. I pride myself on my attention to detail, ability to adapt quickly in the work place, and interpersonal communication skills. I’m a self-motivated individual who has done nothing but excel both on the job and in my studies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ART
- BGSU Freshman Art Talent Scholarship Award
- 2004 Undergrad Show, 5 projects accepted
- Stone Sculpture Noodleblisk, 2004, published in McGraw-Hill art education books
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- Launching the Imagination by Mary Stewart
- Art Fundamentals by Otto Ocvirk et al.
- Art in Focus by Gene Mittler
- Interiors by Karla Nielson and David Taylor
SKILLS
Software
- Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Corel Painter, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Word, Power Point
Soft
- Self-Motivated, Enthusiasm, Integrity, Dedication, Dependability, Leadership, Flexibility, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Active Listening, Highly Organized, Detail Oriented, Relationship Building
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
May 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art / 3D Animation
- Overall G.P.A.: 3.37
- Honors: Dean’s List (six semesters)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Owens Community College, Findlay, OH
Aug. 2010 – April 2011
- Overall G.P.A.: 4.0
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- ART 115 Graphic Fundamentals
- ART 215 Digital Design and Typography
- CRT 105 Microcomputer and Apps for Mac
- CRT 115 Digital Imaging
- CRT 120 Vector Graphic Design
- CRT 125 Electronic Page Layout
EXPERIENCE
Bly Photography, Findlay, OH
Aug. 2009 – Present
Sales, Graphic Artist
- Create custom photo composites for customers utilizing Photoshop.
- Schedule photo sessions for athletes and musical performers at swimming and show choir events.
- Assist customers with photo selection, finalize sales, and create additional sales opportunities.
- Actively listen and assist customers with photo selection, order confirmation, and additional sales opportunities.
- Upload, organize, and modify photos in computer to present for sales.
- Entrusted by owner to perform back up photography when called upon.
Meijer, Findlay, OH
Oct. 2009 – Present
Cashier, Service Desk
- Provide excellent customer service while processing customer transactions and seeing that the customer’s needs and concerns are met and resolved.
- Perform all monetary transactions including cash, credit, check, gift card, store credit, traveler’s checks, Western Union, WIC coupons and money orders.
- Handle and diffuse difficult customer situations and resolve conflicts positively to encourage repeat business.
- Perform various office tasks such as customer returns, lottery, United States Postal and mail services, and answering the telephone.
Marty’s IGA & Ben Franklin Super Center, Upper Sandusky, OH
April 2000 -Feb.2009
Manager
- Managed 10 people on average in daily operations for 2 years.
- Oversaw several areas of store operations including cashier, carryout, stock and inventory, receiving, service office, and main office.
- Performed all monetary transactions including cash, credit, check, Western Union, WIC, coupons, money orders, and utility payments.
- Performed various office tasks such as customer returns, lottery, UPS, fax machine, copying machine, answering the telephone, and mail and message delivery.
Receiving
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure accuracy of product quantity, cost, and price from delivery to sale.
- Responsible for creating and printing store signage.
Produce
- Assisted in management of produce department.
- Responsible for all produce department operations including ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking, and customer orders and deliveries when superior department manager was on vacation.
Stock Clerk / Carryout
- Stocked shelves and carried out groceries for customers
Fairhaven Church, Centerville, OH
Sept. 2007- Oct.2007
Freelance Animator
- Communicated regularly with audio / visual editor to develop concept and offer consultation on final project.
- Conceived, designed and created a 3 minute digital animation video to be used during church services and special events.
Senior Animation Project “Fanatic”, Bowling Green State University, OH
Jan. – May 2006
Senior Animator
- Independently developed 2 minute animated short
- Created the short focusing on the range of emotions of a sports fanatic living and dying by the game he loves.
