Resume

Kevin Persad

Clearwater, FL

347 229 8075

kevin.persad.14@gmail.com

Education

University of South Florida, Graduate Certificate: Instructional Web Design 2024

New York City College of Technology, CUNY Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design 2016

Experience

Section Leader at Trader Joe's

Tampa, FL

April 2021 - Present

• Write the daily order for the Bakery section, to ensure bread, cakes and desserts are fully stocked.
• Write the daily order for the Pet section, to ensure that pet food and treats are always in stock.
• Rearrange and merchandise products on the shelves to capitalize on sales trends.

Crew Member at Trader Joe's

Phoenix, AZ

July 2020 - April 2021

• Provide friendly customer service with in depth product knowledge.
• Inventory management and shelf product display.
• Quality control of perishable goods and donation management.
• Maintain a consistent work ethic despite store traffic and changes.

Brand Manager at Kaia Bowls Countryside
Clearwater, FL
September 2021 - January 2022

• Update LCD display menus behind the store counter.
• Design 4"x6" promotional flyer cards.
• Design business cards and update store menus.
• Maintain store online presence including Instagram and Yelp pages.

Staff Artist at U-Haul International
Phoenix, AZ
March 2017 - April 2020

• Retouched photoshoots for lifestyle banners and model marketing materials, using Adobe Photoshop.
• Prepared vinyl print files for vans and trucks in Adobe Illustrator.
• Designed building banners for internal and external facility imaging.
• Designed vinyl advertising decals for showroom window displays.
• Created template layouts for window and brick decals.
• Curated photos submitted by customers on social media; for "U-Haul famous" smartphone graphics program.

Field Relief Manager at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island
Triborough, NY
June 2015 - March 2017

• Assisted General Managers in the New York district.
• Trained new managers on company policy.
• Guided new managers on fair judgment practices.
• Researched information and graphics for “Re-Use” decals.
• Recreated vintage vector logo artwork.

General Manager at U-Haul Moving & Storage Cambria Heights
Cambria Heights, NY
May 2011 - June 2015

• Resolved conflicts amongst staff and customers. De-escalated conflicts by fair unbiased leadership.
• Scheduled employee shifts based payroll budget. Managed payroll by store hours and demand.
• Trained employees to repair U-Haul rental equipment. Light electrical work and replaced fixtures.
• Oversaw daily center procedure and enforced company policy with a keen eye for detail and multitasking.

Assistant  Manager at U-Haul Moving & Storage Shea Stadium/Citifield
Flushing, NY
April 2010 - May 2011

• Supervised staff in the absence of the General Manager.
• Led teammates by example of daily duties.
• Inspected storage facilities, trucks, trailers and rental equipment, to maintain operable condition.

Customer Service Representative at U-Haul of St. Albans
Saint Albans, NY
March 2008 - April 2010

• Provided exceptional positive service to stressed customers.
• Guide buyers through hectic moving.
• Install trailer wiring on customer’s vehicles.
• Assisted Hitch Mechanics on Hitch installations.
• Stocked and inventoried boxes and moving supplies.
• Cleaned and organized center showroom.
• Rented and instructed customers how to use rental equipment; vans, trucks and trailers.

Internship at Starlight Accessories
New York, NY
February 2016 - May 2016

• Designed Star Wars themed sunglasses, licensed by Disney.
• Designed MARVEL, Spider-Man and Avengers themed sunglasses.
• Retouched sunglasses photos for marketing materials and mockups.
• Designed kids sunglasses and packaging for "Miraculous" TV show.

Freelance

January 2008 - Present

• Designed business card for vegan chef and florist @the_magic_of_marco 2021
• Redesigned logo and website for www.aztechsciences.com. 2020.
• Designed T-Shirts for Snowflake ski club, Westby, WI Annual Ski jump tournament 20l6 - 2020.
• Customized Shopify website for www.royaltique.com 20l7.
• Designed Flash banners for Zl00's Jingle Ball concert 2008.
• Designed GIF and Flash banners for NFL Super Bowl XL 2008.