Raven Kennebeck
Rapid City
Summary
Energetic and motivated with excellent leadership, organization, and planning skills. Focused on community, vendor/customer relationships, and efficient time management. Versed in managing daily direction and communication with a collaborative team and the public.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Apprentice
Convicted Designs Tattoo & Piercing
116 East Blvd. N, Rapid City, SD 57701
06.2024 - Current
- Shadows experienced artists during consultations and tattoo sessions to gain insight into best practices for handling different situations that may arise in the profession.
- Builds rapport with clients through effective communication, contributing to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Ensures proper aftercare instructions were provided to clients following each session, promoting healing and minimizing potential complications post tattooing.
- Develops a strong understanding of various tattoo techniques, enabling the creation of high-quality artwork for clients.
- Aids in social media marketing and shop promotion
Bartender/Barback
Brass Rail Bar
624 St. Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
06.2022 - Current
- Stock refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
- Replenishes bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
- Uses POS system to ring up customers and open and close tabs.
- Checks IDs
- Effectively multitasks within a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Wipes down tables, and removed trash and dirty plates, to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Artist & Graphic Designer
Self Employed
Rapid City, SD
08.2013 - Current
- Participates in local art festivals.
- Connects and collaborates with other artists, businesses, and charities to help and grow the community.
- Designs and screenprints t-shirts for personal designs and business.
- Hired by businesses to distribute personal work as well as help design their own such as logos.
- Featured in and hired by local businesses and to be able to connect with the community through art.
- Develops own website and manages social media and maintains positive online presence.
- Understands and utilizes various art mediums and styles.
- Has designed numerous pieces for individuals and businesses alike such as album covers, book covers, tshirt designs, logos, business cards, theater posters and flyers, paintings, stickers, and a variety of projects that have fueled creative flexibility.
Bulk Lead
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd N, Rapid City, SD 57701
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained and monitored entire bulk section, with a knowledge of an extensive inventory.
- Ordered, received, and reviewed products and sales.
- Completed quarterly inventory counts.
- Collaborated and communicated with company department heads and upper management to grow and promote products, sales, and the store's relationship with the community.
- A part of the member engagement committee which aims to interact with the community and focus on education and connection.
- Built strong and affable connections with vendors and distributors by collaborating with marketing.
- Planned upcoming promotions such as sales, new products, vendor highlights, and community outreach.
- Arranged products based on consumer psychology to improve sales.
- Carried and organized freight ranging from 5 pounds to 75 pounds without assistance.
Event Associate
Uprooted
811 St. Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses, maintaining cost-effective events.
- Facilitated communication between event stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and team members, fostering a collaborative environment for successful events.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to analyze successes and areas for growth, implementing feedback into future planning processes.
- Contributed ideas for unique and engaging event themes and activities.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Designed and implemented promotional material to publicize events.
Lead Cashier and Beauty Sales Associate
Ulta Beauty Inc.
1717 Elgin St., Rapid City, SD 57701
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged with customers to determine needs.
- Answered incoming phone calls to provide store, products, and services information.
- Maintained exemplary weekly membership sign up quota.
- Taught employees use of registers, and merchandising of stock.
- Resolved customer disputes and maintained satisfaction. Strong believer in the "kill them with kindness (& good communication)"
- Increased sales opportunities by upselling and cross selling products using creative methods and appealing to customers initial inquiries and needs.
Catering Server
Hotel Alex Johnson
523 6th St., Rapid City, SD 57701
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Set up and tore down all catering services in banquet halls and at customer locations.
- Loaded supplies and food into delivery vans and unloaded at events.
- Worked multi-course dinners with pre-plated foods.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Prepared for busy periods by restocking stations and maintaining clean work areas.
- Served food to over 100 customers per shift.
- Accustomed to running around for 8-12 hours straight to maintain serving, cleaning, and event time constraints.
Grocery Assistant
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
Rapid City, SD
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store.
- Managed the organization of products on shelves, ensuring proper rotation and adherence to planograms for maximum visual appeal.
- Addressed customer concerns professionally, working towards satisfactory resolutions that fostered loyalty among shoppers.
- Continuously updated knowledge on new products arrivals allowing prompt response to customers'' inquiries about latest additions.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted fellow team members and offered charisma and much needed charm on days where a pun and some fun was needed.
- Prioritizes good communication, collective growth, positive work relationships, and team mentality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SDHigh School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Box Elder, SD05.2015
Skills
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
- CPR Certified
- Schedule Management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procreate
- Raw artistic mediums
- Documentation and Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Specializes in Communication
- Resource Allocation
- Customer/Client Relations
- Curiosity That Fuels A Ceaseless Relationship with Learning
Additional Information
- Seth Johnson (Breadroot Center Store Manager)- (605) 390-5913
- Zech Blasy (Brass Rail Manager)- (605) 430-6658
- Kyle Ludeman (Ulta General Manager) - (307) 290-1008
Timeline
Tattoo Apprentice
Convicted Designs Tattoo & Piercing
06.2024 - Current
Event Associate
Uprooted
03.2024 - 08.2024
Grocery Assistant
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bartender/Barback
Brass Rail Bar
06.2022 - Current
Bulk Lead
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
07.2021 - 10.2024
Lead Cashier and Beauty Sales Associate
Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2021
Catering Server
Hotel Alex Johnson
08.2017 - 01.2020
Artist & Graphic Designer
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing
Black Hills State University
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School