Oliver Fister
Louisville
Summary
Enthusiastic about working in relation to media and public service. Ambitious and self-motivated budding creator eager to develop and showcase new skills. Passionate about potential future careers in the fields of visual art and media production and excited to be challenged. Approachable, cooperative, patient and friendly, willing to work with anyone. Curious and determined, always eager to learn or improve a skill when confronted with an unfamiliar task. Capable and willing to engage in physically demanding work. Detail-oriented and perfectionistic, always striving to do the best job possible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
09.2024 - Current
- Managed cash register transactions, ensuring proper handling of transactions and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for those entering and leaving the store.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current literary trends and in-store stock, ensuring accurate recommendations for guests, aided by my own personal interests (science-fiction, fantasy, history).
- Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized.
- Created and fulfilled online orders for customers seeking books not currently in stock or on-location.
- Maximized store efficiency by cross-training in multiple departments, allowing for seamless shift coverage.
Residence Hall Assistant
University Of Louisville Housing
08.2022 - Current
- Kept watch over lobby and hall areas from the main desk, greeting and talking with residents as they entered and left.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to issues in accordance with established policies.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to other staff.
- On occasion, contacted local law enforcement as necessary and in accordance to guidelines to handle certain incidents such as fires or belligerent visitors.
Cashier/Cart Associate
Walmart
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to store.
- Helped with bagging customers' items and carrying oversized or overweight items to customer vehicles.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Cashier/Server/Janitorial Cleaner
Aramark
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with accuracy.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other areas according to established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts - Studio Art - Drawing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2024
Minor - Film Studies And Production
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY05.2020
Skills
- Cashiering: Much previous experience in retail and food service that required the handling of money and a working knowledge of related programs and information systems
- Book Selling and Management: Knowledge on current trends and various genres of books, as well as corresponding categorization systems
- Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro): Years of experience editing videos of various lengths for both in-class projects and personal YouTube videos covering a variety of academic, informative, creative and humorous subjects and premises
- Camera Use: Experience handling and operating cameras and related equipment (tripods, dollies, shoulder mounts) for in-class and personal use, taking pictures of friends and family and recording footage for creative short films or videos
- Drawing: Years of experience, personal and academic, of drawing, ranging from figure drawing to character drawing
- Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop): Years of experience working in Adobe Photoshop (and limited experience in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) creating assets such as logos and video thumbnails
- Creative Writing: experience writing scripts for a variety of academic as well as personal projects such as informative videos, short films and stories
Timeline
Bookseller
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
09.2024 - Current
Residence Hall Assistant
University Of Louisville Housing
08.2022 - Current
Cashier/Server/Janitorial Cleaner
Aramark
08.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier/Cart Associate
Walmart
10.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts - Studio Art - Drawing
University of Louisville
Minor - Film Studies And Production
University of Louisville
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
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