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Berta Arzate

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Laser Lab Technician
Los Angeles | United States

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Berta

I am an Industrial Designer with a background as a visual stylist/display artist.

I have a long history of successfully developing concepts and bringing them to life. I am a effective communicator and have had success gaining the trust and respect of my teammates through hard work and leading by example. From dealing with vendors to appeasing our corporate office, I’ve found that there is not much that a positive attitude, the ability to prioritize tasks, and manage time can’t accomplish. As a designer my strengths lie in the research and development phase as well as my skills as a model maker. I am an excellent rapid prototyper with the ability to create beautiful finished models. My final model for my thesis work at California College of the Arts garnered an invitation for me to participate in SF Design week in 2016. .

Trajectory

Feb 2017 — Now
Laser Lab Technician · Art Center College of Design
File maintenance and accuracy Assisting students with programs: Adobe Illustrator & CorelDraw, Slicer, SolidWorks Maintaining laser cutters Facilitating orientation for students to use the lab Social media management Graphic design (posters, and other informational items)
Nov 2016 — Feb 2017
Model Builder · Penwal Industries
Translating blueprints into physical models Building models out using various materials (Acrylic, Resin, Wood.) Accuracy in the 1/10,000ths Casting and mold making Airbrushing model parts Tools Used: Mill, Lathe, Table-saw, Band-saw, Various sanders, Airbrushes, Paint Guns
Jun 2015 — Aug 2015
Deign Intern · Pottery Barn
Creating mood boards for Halloween 2016 concept development Collaborating with senior design team Spec sheets Presenting concepts to senior design team Concept development
Feb 2014 — May 2015
Help Desk Assistant II · California College of the Arts (Educational Technology Services)
Answering and logging calls into Google sheets Assisting users with various technical issues Inventorying equipment Updating and installing new programs into computers Creating "How To" sheets for common users issues Generating new hire and termination paperwork
Aug 2014 — Nov 2014
Production Assistant · Kate Koeeppel
Cutting down large wooden panels for laser cutters Finishing panels (filling holes, finishing edges, sanding down panels) Packaging panels for shipment
Feb 2014 — May 2014
Model Shop Monitor · California College of the Arts
Maintaining a safe and clean working environment Assisting model shop users with projects Maintaining tools
Sep 2009 — Aug 2012
Visual Stylist · Bloomingdale's
Forecasting upcoming trends Creating and installing impactful visual moments for vendor shops Training staff Concept development and implementation Styling mannequins Traveling between stores for floor sets and peer training other stylists During this time I was the “unofficial visual lead” and was given the opportunity to manage the visual team while we were between VMS. I maintained great working relationships with my sales team and vendors, which helped my floor achieve the highest numbers that it had ever achieved. Awards: You Rock Award, Save Our Sales, Golden B, Be The Best Collaborating with my team to enhance company directives Photo recaps
Sep 2000 — May 2007
W.A.C Manager, Receiver, Home Manager, Display Artist, Freelance Display Artist, Opening Store Team. · Urban Outfitters Inc.
While at Urban Outfitters I cycled through a range of positions. I started as a sales associate and was promoted to a department lead for the home department. The other positions are as follows: W.A.C Manager, Receiver, Home Manager, Display Artist, Freelance Display Artist, Opening Store Team. My responsibilities while at U.O ranged from Talent acquisition Meeting projected sales numbers Forecasting sales Payroll Ordering supplies Training new staff on Policy and Procedures Dealing with shoplifters Bank deposits Maintaining a strong relationship with our corporate office Assisting customers and resolving any issues that arose Inventory Tagging merchandise Building amazing and compelling displays Meeting strict deadlines for display sets Photo recaps Making sure that everyone was on task and could deliver clean and picturesque closings Building relationships between team members If it’s any indication of how well I work with others, I’d like to add that after I left U.O, I maintained

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BFA | 2012 - 2016

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