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Luis Padilla

Elkhorn

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in graphic design and hands-on experience in print production, customer service, and marketing support. Skilled in operating professional printing and finishing equipment, managing custom print orders, and delivering tailored marketing solutions in a fast-paced retail environment.

Also a skilled Production Worker offering experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Flour Packing Operator

General Mills
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Running, operating, and monitoring automated packaging machinery.
  • Ensure that specifications are met such as correct bag weights, proper sealing, correct bag coding.
  • Identifying mechanical or electrical issues with packaging machines, addressing minor fixes or working with maintenance teams on larger issues.
  • Daily sanitation tasks of equipment and work areas to comply with food safety regulations.
  • Used forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using windows.

Print and Marketing

Staples
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Use print machines, copy machines, finishing equipment (cutters, binders, laminators, etc.) to produce print jobs.
  • Check finished products for quality (color accuracy, alignment, paper defects, finishing, etc.).
  • Help with marketing related items, advising the customer on promotional materials, branding, layout, paper/finish choices.
  • Take in orders and capture details via order intake tools (software/systems that track print jobs) — specs, quantity, deadlines.

Packaging Operator

Gerkin
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Inspect completed window or door units for defects
  • Wrap foam to protect window components during transport.
  • Move finished and packaged units to staging areas or loading docks.
  • Regular lifting
  • Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
05-2024

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Quality control
  • Deadline management
  • Computer skills
  • Digital printing
  • Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Accomplishments

Worked with "The Miracle League" (a non-profit organization) and developed and designed logos, website, and advertising.



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Flour Packing Operator

General Mills
05.2024 - 01.2025

Print and Marketing

Staples
10.2023 - 05.2024

Packaging Operator

Gerkin
02.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Briar Cliff University
Luis Padilla