Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Welcome

Brandon Siddall - The brains behind this mess.
 Hello everyone and welcome to my portfolio. Feel free to browse examples of my work by clicking on the menu options above or get to know me by browsing this page. 

Thank you for visiting. 

-Brandon

Sunday, October 13, 2013

What do I do?

As always I am taking side-jobs helping small businesses with getting their feet off of the ground. I offer work in the form of business cards, letterheads, custom stationary, ad design, and web design.

In my off time I design concert and movie posters for contests and submissions.

Current Professional Work: Currently I am working as the manager of Australian Import Co.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Resume

Brandon T. Siddall
San Jose, CA 95112
brandon.siddall@gmail.com

“I am a highly motivated United States Navy Veteran that is ready to work!”

Current Employer:
Australian Products Company - San Jose, CA 95117
     Title: Manager
     Summary: I am the day-to-day Manager for Aussie Products. I am in charge of correspondence with customers and ordering product from suppliers. I have one employee that works part time. 
  • Maintain website through HTML and CSS with C++ and Dreamweaver.
  • Create and maintain graphics to the owner specifications using Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator. 
  • Maintain visibility on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Reddit, and other social networks.
  • Drive sales through online marketing. 
  • Create in store graphics (ie. Placards, Tags, Signs, etc.) to owner specifications.
  • Maintain computers and networks in house. 
  • Maintain sales on Amazon Seller Central.
  • Handle international clients.

Previous Employers
Pier 1 Imports – San Jose, CA 95123
    Title: Sales Associate
    Dates: October 2010 - June 2013
    Manager: Marek Markuszewski & Alex Flores
    Summary: This job focuses heavily on Customer Service and dealing with customers face to face. This is a retail position that allows me to work with customers from the door to the check-out. I have received numerous accolades in Customer Service while in this position.

Currie Technologies Inc. - Chatsworth, CA - 91311
    Title: Customer Service Technician (Over the phone sales and repairs)
    Dates: March 2007 – April 2008
    Manager: Traci Gunn
    Summary: This is an alternative transportation company that I worked with. I started the position as a Customer Service Associate and was quickly promoted to Customer Service Technician. I would assist our customers, via phone, to repair their products. While with the company I really honed my professionalism.

United States Navy – Pearl Harbor, HI, Great Lakes, IL
    Title: Personnel Specialist, Signalman, Quartermaster
    Dates: March 2002 – March 2007
    Summary: This position started on board the USS Hopper (DDG-70) and ended with me at Naval Station Pearl Harbor's Personnel Department. My primary duties would include organizing and general up-keep of personnel records and pay documents. I would extend contracts and issue orders to military members that are either incoming to Pearl Harbor, or are leaving.


Skills:

    Computer Use – Windows, Mac, Social Networking, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, Dreamweaver, C++, CSS, HTML, HTML5
    Personable – Loves working with others and working directly with customers.
    Customer Service – I understand how to work with customers to benefit both parties.
    Professional – Shows up to work on time, makes sure to always be in a professional and respectful mood. This was also learned and honed in the military.


Schooling:

    College: Monterey Peninsula College, Mission College, & DeAnza College
    Location: Monterey, CA, Santa Clara, CA, & Cupertino, CA (2009 - 2013)
    Status: Graduate
    Major: Associates Graphic Design

    High School: William S. Hart High School 
    Location: Newhall, CA (1997 – 2001)
    Graduated: Yes

Friday, October 11, 2013