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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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